Because the best presents are the ones you can savor and share. The countdown is officially on. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect host gift or a little sparkle for the foodie in your life we’ve done the sleigh-work for you. This year’s Gift Guide is packed with joyful finds, from advent calendars that pour, scoop, or shake, to chef-crafted kits, artisan treats, and gifts that support our community. It’s all delicious.So cozy up, and dive into our curated picks for giving (and let’s be honest… receiving).Countdown to the Holidays:Meliora Forever’s 12 Days of Christmas Calendar: A cocktail lover’s dream. Each of the 12 doors reveals two cocktail cubes infused with award-winning bitters, just add whiskey and stir. From this female-founded brand, expect low sugar, high craft. $50; More information, here. In Good Taste’s Wine Advent Calendar: A sip-by-sip celebration. Behind every door: a new mini bottle — reds, whites, rosés — sourced from world-class wine regions. More information at https://InGoodTaste.com  For the Foodie: Centrolina Chef Amy’s Pasta Kit 2.0: Chef Amy Brandwein brings Italy home with six house-made pastas, Parmigiano, and three luxe sauces including forest mushroom ragù and white veal-and-beef bolognese. $175; More information here. Yume Sushi and Kyojin - Holiday Treasure Box: Chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute presents a gift of Sea Treasure Chirashi, artisan chocolates, curated teas, and a $50 gift card to either KYOJIN or YUME. $99; purchase via the websites, here and here. Sweet Stocking Stuffers from Van Leeuwen: Fill the stockings with Van Loot Coins — biodegradable tokens redeemable for one kid’s scoop nationwide. Cute, clever, and sweet. More information, here.Hosting & Hostess Gifts with Cheesetique: Think cheese-and-charcuterie displays, festive Mac ’n’ Trees, seasonal cheesecakes, and curated wine picks with holiday packaging. Find even more, here.Katz’s Holiday Box: Recreate a Katz’s pastrami on rye and a corned beef Reuben at home. A taste of NYC’s iconic Jewish deli delivered anywhere. More into, here. https://katzsdelicatessen.com/holiday-box.html For the One Who’s Always Ready to Raise a Toast: Perry’s Mystery Sake Box: A special edition of Perry’s sake club featuring unique selections chosen by Chef Masako Morishita and Devin Sparks. $80; For more information, visit Perry’s website.Paul John Christmas Edition 2025: An unpeated single malt matured in bourbon casks and finished in cream liqueur barrels — honeyed, spiced, and holiday-ready. $85; pauljohnwhisky.comDCanter Wine Boutique Wine Concierge: A custom-curated monthly wine service tailored to taste, lifestyle, and budget — complete with tasting notes and pairings. Concierge fee is $25/month; bottles start at $15.Bluejacket Brewery 2026 Officers’ Club: Exclusive brews, limited bottles, merch discounts, and VIP access to events like Snallygaster. For the craft beer fan who wants year-round bragging rights. More information, here.Casa Teresa @ Home Holiday Gift Boxes: Bring the warmth and flavor of Spain with curated Holiday Gift Boxes. Options range from a simple party-perfect pairing to grand tasting experiences. More info here. https://teresadc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-Gift-Boxes-from-Casa-Teresa.pdf  For Something a Little Bit More Tangible:Immigrant Food - “Immigrants Make America Great” Merch: Hats, tees, totes, aprons, and dog bandanas that support Immigrant Food’s gastro-advocacy mission. Order here. Fish Shop - Handmade Holiday Finds: From crab-shaped salt & pepper shakers by Kevin Andrew Morris to Jane Carr’s marine-print, Italian-finished scarves, these gifts bring coastal charm to the holidays. 2fifty Texas BBQ Collab Knives: Choose from a cozy hoodie or branded Victorinox knives — ideal for the BBQ die-hard. More information here. Giving Guide: Toy & Coat Drives:Fairmont Toy Drive for Horton’s Kids: Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown will be accepting toy donations for Horton’s Kid until December 10. Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life. Winter Coat & Accessories Drive Lapis: The Popal Group’s drive supports Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA). Through December 14, they will collect new or like-new coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for refugees, immigrants, and local neighbors in need. Donations can be dropped off daily at Lapis between 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. 1847 Columbia Road NW.Salvation Army Angel Tree at Tysons Corner Center: Support local families in need by selecting a tag from the Angel Tree and fulfilling a holiday wish for a child in the community through the Salvation Army. Available through December 24, in the Santa Wing, on the lower level of Tysons I, near Wasabi.Find even more seasonal shopping inspiration in our List of Holiday Markets, here, updated daily.

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DC Cocktail Week is back, celebrating the anniversary of the end of Prohibition with a weeklong showcase of the region’s top bartenders, chefs, and beverage teams. Featuring more than 130 participating bars and restaurants across the DMV, the event offers exclusive cocktail and bite pairings at a set price through Sunday. Highlights this year range from decadent wagyu-infused cocktails to nostalgic mini martini pairings, along with special events like tastings, classes, pairing dinners, rooftop parties, and the grand finale—the DC Bartenders Guild’s 16th Annual Repeal Day Ball. Full details and participating locations can be found at dccocktailweek.com.

Hey, it’s Nycci! Welcome to Industry Night: my pod/vod love letter to the people who feed us, pour for us, and keep the DMV delicious. We’re posted up in Georgetown at Rimtang —huge thanks to Cici Yang, Chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute, and Chef Prapit “Mama” La Femina — for hosting this shiny new residency.Today’s guest! My friend Chef Rock Harper. You know him, Hell’s Kitchen winner, community builder, Queen Mother’s fried-chicken maestro, and now the mind behind Hush Harbor, DC’s first phone-free bar on H Street NE. We talk about presence over doomscrolling, Southern-leaning comfort, and what hospitality in the DMV and across the country looks like right now. Then, Rimtang. “Rimtang” means “by the roadside,” and that’s the vibe: Thai comfort, family recipes, and Mama-level hospitality that tastes like home. Peter and Mama join me to chat about roots, and the growing YUME family.Plug in and let’s eat, talk, and actually look each other in the eye. You can watch the whole video here or listen to it here.