Every year Jack Rose anticipates the chance to glimpse some of their favorite distilleries at full cask strength! The Diageo Special Releases 2025 have landed at Jack Rose and we're putting together a cross section of their favorites. They will taste from elderly sherried Dailuaine to sharp, salty Talisker and dig into the nuts and bolts of stills they love.

Prepare to sleigh the season in style at our Holiday Drag Brunch and immerse yourself in glitz, glamour, and holiday joy. Join them for a festive celebration featuring your favorite kings and queens who will dazzle you with their performances. From 1:30-2:15pm, their performers will take the “stage” and captivate you with show-stopping numbers.

Sip, Shop & Celebrate the Season at Wunder Garten! Shop small, sip big, and get into the holiday spirit! Sip & Shop by Pop Up Gallery is popping back up at Wunder Garten with festive vibes, seasonal sips, and the best lineup of local makers. Come browse unique gifts, enjoy cozy cocktails, and bring your furry friends along — it's totally pet-friendly!

Planet Wine will host a festive Holiday Beer Tasting with Greg Engert  at 2:00 p.m. The ticket price is $44.52. You will have the opportunity to sample a curated selection of exceptional seasonal craft beers in a relaxed, celebratory setting. You can taste from this year’s “Holiday Pops” mixed beer packs, chosen for both taste and holiday spirit, and afterward have the option to purchase the featured beers in convenient pre-assembled packs — ideal for gifting or entertaining. The event promises a lively atmosphere, expert insight from a respected beer connoisseur, and plenty of holiday cheer for beer lovers and casual sippers alike.

Join for a Doggy Brunch at Barrel House Café and Bar, complete with a winter-themed Wisher cocktail menu! We invite you to bring your pups for holiday photos and to create keepsake paw prints while you enjoy Barrell House Cafe's delectable brunch with crepes galore in a cheerful atmosphere. There will also be board games, a raffle for Wisher Vodka and other prizes, and plenty of chances to capture a holiday moment with your furry friends.

Wisher Vodka is teaming up with Wunder Garten for an Après Ski Late Night Happy Hour. We’re extending their happy hour into the evening with a special Wisher cocktail menu and espresso martinis provided by Tz’ikin Cafe. Come bundled up for cozy, seasonal touches, including a wreath-making station, a Christmas market, and even a place onsite to purchase Christmas trees. It’ll be a fun, festive environment to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a winter night out in DC.

Matt & Tony’s invites guests to kick off the holiday spirit with a festive Holiday Movie Night on December 18th, featuring a special screening of the beloved classic A Christmas Story paired with an immersive Peking Duck dinner experience. With the sound on and the movie front and center, diners will enjoy a curated food and cocktail tasting menu timed to key scenes, including an Ovaltine cocktail, a Thanksgiving roast, Peking duck, roasted chestnuts, and plum pudding. Pre-sale tickets and reservations will be available via OpenTable beginning December 1st. Click HERE to make your reservation.

Light the candles, flip the latkes, pass the sufganiyot! Hanukkah 2025 begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14 and runs through Monday, December 22. The DMV’s got celebratory menus, pop-ups, and take-home spreads to keep every night glowing. Think brisket and kugel, modern spins, and plenty of jelly-filled joy.We’re updating as details roll in, check hours, pre-order deadlines, and availability before you go here!

Feasting on Fish — Let’s do Christmas Eve, Italian-style. Start a new tradition or update an old one this Christmas Eve and treat the family to the Italian-style Feast of Seven Fishes. While not necessarily a tradition in Italy, there is a tradition of eating fish on Christmas Eve that hails back to the Roman Catholics abstaining from meat on the eve of certain holidays, like Christmas. Regardless, feasting on seven fish is delicious and you can get in on all of the goodness too. You know the drill - as we receive more information, we will pass it on to you here!

Presents: opened. Wrapping: everywhere. Dishes? Absolutely not. Time to eat. Whether you’re after pajama-friendly brunch, a leisurely lunch, or a dressed-up dinner, the DMV has options! From prime rib dinner with figgy pudding and the classic dim sum + a movie combo, as long as you book early, someone else will do the cooking (and the cleaning). We’re updating listings as they come in—always check hours, menus, and availability before you go, and confirm your reservation. Check out our list here. Merry munching!