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2012 Political Hotel Headquarters

Washington, DC (September 4, 2012) – The 2012 political convention season is upon us and as the last of the Republicans have made their exit from Tampa, Florida the Democrats have fully occupied Charlotte, North Carolina. What we learned is [...]

National Museum of the American Indian Rotunda. Photo by Michael Woestehoff.

Dupont Circle Hotel Launches Instagram Contest

Washington, DC (July 28, 2012) – The Dupont Circle Hotel is hosting a photo contest until August 31, 2012 and inviting all your Instagram shots capturing the spirit of Washington, DC with  focus on a circular shape, or a reference [...]

(Starting clockwise from upper left) Zaytinya's Greek Easter menu will feature Asparagus Salata, the Attica, a rose-infused gin with lemon juice and house-made grenadine, and kfleftico with kefalograviera cheese. Tapas photos courtesy of Greg Powers.

Zaytinya Hosts Greek Easter Menu

Washington, DC (March 27, 2012) – From April 8th through April 22nd, Zaytinya will celebrate the Greek Easter festival featuring delectable Mediterranean-inspired dishes presented by Head Chef Michael Costa.  Throughout the two-week festival, guests can enjoy a Chef’s Experience menu [...]

Carrie Ann Inaba to Host Humane Society Awards at Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills, CA (January 30, 2012) – Dancing with the Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba will take time out from prepping for the 14th season of the hit ABC show to host The Humane Society of the United States’ 26th Genesis [...]

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Review: Residence Inn Munich City East

Munich, Bavaria (December 20, 2011) – This past week, my love of lobbies took me across the world to Germany, in a town called München, located in Bavaria. This is the first Residence Inn in Eastern Europe and offers a [...]

Tyson’s Ritz-Carlton Now Showcasing a Gingerbread Wonderland

Tysons Corner, VA (November 30, 2011) – The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner has unveiled a life size Gingerbread Wonderland Boutique. Designed by the hotels talented culinary team and lead by Executive Chef Matthew Morrison and Executive Pastry Chef Frederick Barasse, the [...]

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Grand Lucayan Bahamas Opens Its Doors

Freeport, Bahamas (November 28, 2011) – Musical artists and performers descended to the Grand Lucayan, Bahamas, in Grand Bahama Island on November 11 and 12 for the Inaugural Grand Lucayan Celebrity Weekend. Grand Lucayan, Bahamas, is a AAA Four-Diamond award [...]

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Streets of Georgetown Open Their Doors (Video)

Washington, DC (November 16, 2011) – On November 9th, HMX Group opened the second of its new “Streets” retail concepts with “Streets of Georgetown” in Washington, D.C. The retail space showcases HMX Group men’s wear brands under one roof including; [...]

Firefly Updates Menu for Fall

Washington, DC (October 31, 2011) – Firefly Restaurant has launched a new, seasonally-inspired cocktail menu, conceived by assistant general manager Eric Santiago. Santiago along with chef and general manager Daniel Bortnick, have worked closely to translate Firefly’s modern American comfort [...]

Zentan Offers 2011 Fall Menu

  Washington, DC (October 20, 2011) – Recently returning from his world travels, Chef Susur Lee brings a few new items to this already inventive global Asian cuisine at Zentan, located in Donovan House – a Thompson Hotel. Susur Lee [...]

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