While we should be kind to our planet every single day of the year, Earth Day is a special reminder to really pay attention to taking care of our planet. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular holiday in the world. For anyone looking for ways to be an active participant in Earth Day…
America’s Best Restaurants. Best Middle Eastern Chefs. Restaurants of the Year. These are a few of the prestigious lists on which Maydan has landed over the past few years, curated by the likes of Bon Appetit, GQ, and Food & Wine magazines. That’s thanks to the overall experience cultivated at Maydan, which is named for…
OK, it isn’t spring yet, but we are going to chat about Spring cleaning! The Spruce discusses six helpful tips on how you can better kickstart your spring season with a clean house. Spring cleaning is a common practice that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often…
There are lots of places you can go ice-skating in D.C. as the winter weather holds, but only one of them promises an immersive art lesson at the same time. The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink sits smack dab in the center of the sculpture garden, lined by masterpieces from the likes…
Chocolate-covered Oreos. Cashew turtles. Almond butter crisps. Regardless of the type of treat that usually entices your sweetheart, you’ll be able to find them the perfect gift at Chocolate Moose. True to its name, the locally owned shop specializes in artisan candies first and foremost—including Leonidas Belgian chocolates that you won’t find anywhere else in…
There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…
There’s no time like the New Year to try something, well, new! And that’s exactly what Gourmand Grill is. The New American eatery just opened in a modest sub-street level spot in Woodley Park a stone’s throw from the Woodley Park Zoo/Adams Morgan transit stop, but it’s already amassing rave reviews from customers. Stop in…
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
Your holiday traditions probably looked a little bit different last year. So for 2021, you may be looking forward to getting back to a somewhat normal holiday season. Make The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker part of the equation this year. Whether you’ve always gone to the theater for the holidays or you’re starting traditions anew,…
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…