Anju is celebrating their 7th Anniversary with $7 Food and Drink Specials.$7 Food Specials: Texas 250 Brisket Ramyun, Brisket, ramen, and Korean-inspired toppings.Tornado Potato, Crispy spiral-cut potato with Anju-style seasonings.Mandu, House-made Korean dumplings.Korean Fried Chicken, Crispy chicken with Anju’s signature preparation.Kimbap, Choice of vegetable or bulgogi.Kimchi Slaw Dog, Korean-inspired hot dog topped with kimchi slaw.Chicken “Japchae” Empanadas, Crispy empanadas filled with chicken and japchae.$7 Anniversary Drinks:7 & 7, Seagram’s 7 and 7UP Tropical.Shandy, Beer and citrus refreshment.Soju Spritz, Soju, sparkling elements, and seasonal flavors.Lychee Martini, Lychee-forward martini with a bright, refreshing finish.

Oasis Sushi & The Listening Bar is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an exclusive one-night guest shift featuring Chompon "Boong" Boonnak, Beverage Director and Co-Owner of Boston’s acclaimed Mahaniyom and Merai. Boonnak, recipient of The MICHELIN Guide 2025 Exceptional Cocktails Award, will bring his inventive, ingredient-driven cocktail philosophy to the D.C. area. For this milestone 1st Anniversary collaboration, Boonnak has created a bespoke à la carte cocktail menu featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options that recontextualize iconic Thai and Southeast Asian flavors through modern mixology techniques and genuine Thai hospitality. Reservations available via Resy  HERE.

Primrose and Lightwell Survey are firing up the grill for The Summer BBQ from 4:30–7 p.m. The afternoon will feature the debut of new wines from Lightwell Survey alongside grilled snacks from Chef Patrick; Reservations!

The Yards invites you to experience Camp Yards, a two-day summer camp adventure packed with special offers and nostalgic fun hosted by local retailers and restaurants.Camp is officially in session, and this year, The Yards is the campground. As you explore the neighborhood, they’ll complete activities at participating retailers and restaurants to earn exclusive camp-inspired merit patches. The more experiences they complete, the more patches they collect. After collecting their patches, you can head to The Yards Sundeck to heat-press them onto a complimentary custom tote bag while enjoying live acoustic music, camp-themed games and more!

The Satire in Alexandria is very excited to be hosting a sound bath with Lalita Method. The event will begin with a reformer Pilates class in the on-site studio and then move to the hotel's beautiful cinema room for the restorative sound bath. Additionally, there will be a complimentary electrolyte tasting from SRC for you to experience. There are two sessions with very limited space, at 12:15pm and 12:50pm.

Brasero Atlantico welcomes Brisa for a special preview ahead of its highly anticipated summer opening at Buzzard Point. Led by Culinary Director Carlos Delgado, Michelin starred and named 2025 James Beard Best Chef Mid Atlantic, alongside Executive Chef Favio Gonzalez, Brisa channels the sun washed flavors and soulful traditions of Latin America's coastlines, from the Pacific to the Caribbean. Guests will get a taste of what's to come with snacks like guacamole with seven sauces and tlayuda chips, empanada de ropa vieja, and scallop aguachile, plus shareable dishes including cachapa steak, duck breast in mole rojo, and pescado a la talla. Cocktails from Floreria Atlantico and Brisa’s bar director Paola Salinas  round out the evening with the same spirit of creativity and celebration. Reserve HERE!

PubKey will open at 11:00 a.m. to screen the pre-race show with special food and drink offerings available through the race, including beer buckets, cocktail specials, a brunch-y Bacon, Egg & Cheese featuring Nueske's bacon, fried egg, and American cheese on an English muffin; and a Pulled Pork Sandwich with slow-braised pork belly with PubKey’s house BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.

At 6:30 p.m., Crimson Lane Vineyards invites you to Sip, Smoke & Savor the Sunset, an evening celebrating the classic pairing of fine wine and cigars. Wine Ambassador Chris Jenkins will lead a guided tasting of three wines chosen for their compatibility with cigars, followed by an open evening of sipping, savoring, and relaxing. You can enjoy charcuterie and light bites while taking in sunset views over Virginia wine country. The event welcomes both seasoned cigar enthusiasts and curious first timers. $45 per person, maximum party size of 6. Reserve HERE.

Whitlow's on U Street is bringing the laughs and high-octane energy of Talladega Nights to life with a Ricky Bobby-themed party celebrating the night of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Guests are encouraged to pull out their cut-off flannels and jorts for a night of themed fun featuring specialty cocktails like the "Shake and Bake Spicy Margarita" and the "Pit Stop Paloma." The restaurant will be decked out in Talladega Nights décor, while staff will embrace the theme in NASCAR jumpsuits, cut-off flannels, jorts, and trucker hats. Jose Cuervo representatives will be on site handing out swag and temporary tattoos, and DJs Killabeats24 and Davy Jones will keep the party going with music all night long.

Wine lovers can explore the world of skin contact wines at 50 Shades of Grapes on Sunday, August 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Eastern. This guided tasting will feature four wines with varying levels of skin contact, offering guests the opportunity to discover the unique flavors, textures, and techniques behind this distinctive style. The class will be led by The Eastern's Wine Director, Eric Morris, alongside D.C.-based sommelier and Massanois wine representative Alexa Jaenicke, who will share insights from the importer’s curated portfolio of family-owned wineries. Click HERE to purchase your ticket.