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THE HARP CASK & KLIN
3126 12th Street NE Ruairi Deburca, Jacob Schoonover, and Ashley Lee have teamed up to open The Harp Cask and Kiln, a modern Irish pub, in Brookland. Located in the former home of Brookland’s Finest, The Harp builds on the legacy of the popular neighborhood gathering place while introducing a new concept focused on quality food and well-made drinks with Irish influences, and welcoming hospitality. Deburca oversees operations, with Schoonover leading the beverage program and Lee heading the kitchen. The menu blends traditional Irish comfort with modern influences, featuring dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie Croquettes, Fish & Chips, and Ox Tongue Pie. The bar program highlights Guinness on tap, an extensive Irish whiskey list, and a cocktail menu that combines classic technique with house-made ingredients. Many of the drinks feature names in Irish, more commonly known as Gaelic, with English translations in parentheses
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PHIA
PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2026 304 Carroll Street NW Phia will be opening early next year on the Takoma Park/Takoma DC border, bringing Appalachian tradition and cooking to DC and Montgomery County. Founded by Brad Feickert, Phia is named after his grandmother and her story serves as the inspiration for the new restaurant. Feickert hopes to make the concept not only about food, but a place where people feel at home.
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Chefs For Equality Is Back & Everywhere All At...
The region’s starriest celebration of food × LGBTQ+ equality returns Monday, October 27, 2025—and this year it’s reimagined. Instead of one giant gala, Chefs for Equality (CFE) is going intimate with five exclusive collaborative dinners (60–80 guests each) hosted by top chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs from across the DMV. Expect bold flavors, powerful storytelling, and spaces designed to spark conversation. Each evening kicks off with a 5:30 PM cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course paired dinner and special guest appearances.The Lineup:CUT by Wolfgang Puck — Host Chef Wolfgang Puck with Andrew Ho & Ligia Barros (CUT), Amy Brandwein (Centrolina), Harley Peet (Bas Rouge), Bryan Voltaggio (Wye Oak Tavern)Moon Rabbit — Host Chefs Kevin Tien & Susan Bae with Rob Rubba (Oyster Oyster), Ryan Ratino (Bresca, Jônt), Ellin Yin (a.kitchen+bar), Satang Ruangsangwatana & Prapavadee Limvatana (Six Ways to Sunday), Seng Luangrath (Baan Mae), Paolo Dungca (Kaya)The Duck & The Peach — Host Chefs Katarina Petonito & Rochelle Cooper with Johanna Hellrigl (Ama), Matt Adler (Caruso’s Grocery), Carlos Delgado (Causa), Jova Urriolla (Colada Shop), Mike Friedman & Robert Cain (Red Hen), Simon Lam (Tiger Fork), Ria Montes (Fish Shop Bar & Restaurant), Kareem Queeman(Mr. Bake)Acqua Bistecca — Host Chef Colin Clark with Tatiana Mora & Miguel Guerra (MITA), Ruben Garcia (Casa Teresa), Tony Chittum (Iron Gate, Vermillion), Matt Conroy & Isabel Coss (Pascual), Scott Drewno (Fried Rice Collective)Perry’s — Host Chef Masako Morishita with Audrey Angeles (Forst & Flourish) and David Guas (Neutral Ground)Tickets are on sale now at chefsforequality.org for all five dinner experiences. An online auction runs October 20–27 with one-of-a-kind culinary packages and experiences. From October 27–November 2, participating restaurants and bars across the DMV will feature specials and donate a portion of sales to the HRC Foundation. For the full list of auction items and participating venues, visit chefsforequality.org.Now in its 13th year, CFE is one of the country’s most powerful intersections of food and activism, bringing together culinary luminaries, drag performers, and advocates to raise funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ rights. HRC plans a return to the traditional gala format in Fall 2026. For more information, please visit chefsforequality.org
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Industry Night: Hot Seat & Happy Pours:...
It’s hard when the mic turns on me—I’m wired to ask the questions. But today I’m in the hot seat for a special crossover: Industry Night × When You Just Want a Glass of Wine with Zena Polin & Renee Gentry. We’re recording on Historic 23rd Street at Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, presented by the National Landing BID (cheers to a neighborhood that spans Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard and keeps raising the dining bar —> think Water Park vibes, new hits like Bar Colline, Bar Chinois on Crystal Drive, NiHao, Taqueria Xochi, Surreal, plus stalwarts like Beauty).We’re toasting with Barboursville—a Fiano and a Nebbiolo—and swapping wine “a-ha” moments, DMV dining stories, and a few confessions. I learn more about Zena & Renee’s journeys; they pry out mine. Glasses up & let’s go.Listen to the full episode here and watch it here.
