The holiday season officially begins with a clink: DC Cocktail Week is back December 1–7, bringing more than 130 bars and restaurants together for a weeklong celebration of the region’s mixology and culinary creativity. Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) in partnership with Events DC, this annual favorite invites everyone to explore exclusive cocktail-and-bite pairings at one set price. Talk about a delicious way to toast the season. DC Cocktail Week’s roster reads like a who’s who of the region’s award-winning dining scene. Look for specials and pairings from:– Jane Jane – 2025 RAMMYS Cocktail Program of the Year– Tune Inn– 2025 RAMMYS Best Bar of the Year– Baan Mae – From Seng Luangrath, 2025 RAMMYS Restaurateur of the Year– Tapori – From Suresh Sundas, 2025 RAMMYS Rising Culinary Star– Bresca – Michelin One Star– Amparo Fondita, Laos in Town, Oyamel, Resident’s Cafe, Sababa – All Michelin Bib Gourmand honorees Each participating spot builds its own signature pairing, showcasing the talent and palate of the region’s best bartenders and chefs. Throughout the week, look for: Cocktail classes, pairing dinners, spirited happy hours and tasting events Special Events to Get on Your Radar inlcude:– Dec. 1–7, 3–6 PM – Holiday-Themed Social Hour on the heated waterfront terrace at Jula’s on the Potomac (Old Town)– Wed, Dec. 3, 5–8 PM – The History of the Cocktail: A Spirited Progression dinner at Matt & Tony’s (Del Ray)– Thu, Dec. 4, 5–7 PM – Local spirits tasting with Baltimore Spirits Co., Capitoline & Aperitivi at Motorkat (Takoma Park)– Fri, Dec. 5, 4–8 PM – Holiday cheer at Merry Pin (Petworth)– Sat, Dec. 6, 5–9 PM – Holiday Boat Parade Rooftop Party at the InterContinental at The Wharf (tickets required) Explore participating restaurants, and the full lineup of events at dccocktailweek.com.

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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.

Today I am not at one of my Industry Night residencies. No City Ridge, no restaurant, no bar. I am actually home, surrounded by my plants… and, believe it or not, a frankly ridiculous amount of whiskey.I went to my own bar and pulled a little selection for today because I am very honored to be joined by someone who has probably forgotten more about whiskey than most of us will ever know: Noah Rothbaum.Noah is the spirits editor at Men’s Journal, one of the world’s leading authorities on cocktails and spirits, a James Beard Award winner, and a fellow at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky.He’s written The Art of American Whiskey, The Business of Spirits, and he was associate editor of the award-winning Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails.And now he’s back with a brand new doorstop of a book:The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Spirit — more than 600 pages of history, secrets, lore, producers, timelines, and 60 cocktail recipes that cover everything. So let’s pour a little something, and talk about how you take all this knowledge and tasting and turn it into a bible. Listen to the full episode here and watch it here.