Hi there! Visiting this weekend and trying to decide between Il Canale and Caruso’s Grocery. Any reason to pick one over the other?

Hosting a community event in Alexandria this Saturday and we are looking for a food truck to sell their food to our attendees. Any last minute takers/ recommendations?

I recently tried The Friendly in Oxon Hill and got a great meal for only $10! The food was yummy, and the worker was super nice, so I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!

Now I’m curious what other Too Good To Go bags in the area are worth trying. Any recommendations for spots you’ve had a good experience with?

It’s my boyfriend’s favorite and his birthday is coming up. Would love to find the best in dc, and bonus if it’s pretty… 🍰

Hi r/DCEats — I’m a journalist (sophialaurenzi.com) working on a piece for Slate about spinach and artichoke dip, the restaurants that serve it, and what dining out in America feels like right now.

I put together a short survey (about three minutes): https://forms.gle/fSvEFJ2Cf4Yp7ouw9.

But I’d also love to hear from you in the comments! Where's the best dip in DC? And how much are DC restaurants charging for apps like this these days?

I'm happy to answer questions about the story.

Would like to eat some Azerbaijani food while in the area, noticing Sharbat and Baku Delicious are some options. If I went to Sharbat, would I regret not getting something specific that only Baku Delicious serves? (Interested in specifically Azerbaijani dishes). Thx in advance!

HI, my family is celebrating a thing in the next few weeks and we are looking for an easy place to have friends meet up the night before as they come in to town before people break off for dinners. My thought was somthing very DC like Old Ebbit but its SO crowded we'll never get space at the bar. We also tried the Hamilton this weekend but its SO loud.

Is there an easy hotel bar or restaurant with a large bar area that isnt packed but also isnt dead? We'll have people of all ages, so looking for something cool and hip for us, but not too loud for the grandparents!

Some other ideas, but we haven't been to any in almost a decade: Georgetown Ritz (the Living Room?), St. Regis Bar, Waldorf.

Thank you!!

Hey DC eaters. Back with another weekly thread of food/drink events and group meetups around the district.

## Wednesday 10/14

**LGBTQ+ Happy Hour at Spark Social — 6pm, U Street**

Casual group happy hour with food and cocktails available. Free to attend, RSVP requested.

[Event info](https://www.meetup.com/outinnova/events/316535893/)

## Thursday 10/15

**Club-Wide Happy Hour at Dacha — 6–8pm, Navy Yard**

DC Tri Club’s monthly happy hour at Dacha Beer Garden. Open to club members and prospective members.

[Event info](https://www.dctriclub.org/event/march-club-wide-happy-hour-2-9/)

**Parliamo! Italian Conversation Happy Hour — 6pm, Chevy Chase**

Small Italian conversation happy hour at Italian Bar with a flight of spritzes, wine, or NA drinks included. $21.

[Event info](https://www.italianbardc.com/event-details/parliamo-italian-conversation-happy-hour-2026-10-15-18-00-2)

## Friday 10/16

**Howard Homecoming Dinner Party at Lima Twist — 8pm, Downtown**

Small-group dinner meetup at Lima Twist before late-night Homecoming festivities. Organizer has a table reserved for seven.

[Event info](https://www.meetup.com/sistasgoingout-dmv/events/316922842/)

## Saturday 10/17

**Bi Brunch at As You Are — 12–2pm, Capitol Hill**

Recurring community brunch at As You Are near Eastern Market. Order off the regular menu.

[Event info](https://www.meetup.com/centerbiplus/events/pwbcbvyjcnbnb/)

## Sunday 10/18

**Lunch at Chef Tan — 12:30pm, Vienna**

Group lunch focused on Hunan/Szechuan food at Chef Tan. Separate checks; currently showing a waitlist.

[Event info](https://www.meetup.com/global-food-and-culture/events/316828994/)

Hi friends! I'm looking for a good (early bird) dinner spot for a group of 10 including two toddlers and the majority of the folks are vegetarian.

Half the group will be coming in from Bethesda and the other from Capital Hill so I'm looking for a midpoint spot.

OpenTable options for a group of 10 aren't turning up many kid-friendly looking locations though I could be picking up the vibes wrong. I'm thinking if we do a 5 o'clock hour meal with the possibility of breaking into two tables, maybe a no reservation spot would work.

Would love some suggestions!

Hi all! I am having a friend come to DC for thanksgiving and we'd like to go out for a nice thanksgiving lunch in a nice atmosphere (i.e. not a ton of kids running around) with traditional thanksgiving food. No budget, and we're open to suggestions in DC (not Maryland or VA as we won't have a car).

Fine with a nice buffet or a sit down meal. I looked through prior posts on this subject, but they were pretty out of date. Thanks in advance!

Hi. I’m running the marathon in two weeks and family is coming into town to cheer me on and celebrate my mom’s birthday. I’m looking for a restaurant that can be a lovely place to celebrate my mom’s birthday and give me needed sustenance after the race! Any thoughts!

Which farmers market and specific stalls do you recommend? I feel like there are so many. I’m a bit overwhelmed with where to start!

I’m based in NW DC so looking for something around there

Can’t wait for this. Love Astoria and Copycat and can’t get enough of a good tiki bar. Also RIP Little Serrow, one of DC’s best restaurants.

Hey DC eaters. I’ve noticed a lot of interest on events when people post/host. I’m gonna try having a weekly thread with interesting events in and around the district. Feel free to leave suggestions as well.

Monday 10/5
Blind Wine Tasting at Maxwell Park — 6:15pm, Shaw
Blind tasting at Maxwell Park Wine Bar hosted by Blind Wine Tasting DC. Prepayment required.
Event info

Wednesday 10/7
The Sommelier’s Supper at Pink Tiger — 6:30pm
Multi-course dinner paired with a guided wine and spirits tasting. $98.
Event info

Thursday 10/8
A Night on the Farm — 6:30–8:30pm, LeDroit Park
Common Good City Farm’s fall dinner event with dishes from several local chefs, produce grown on the farm and handcrafted cocktails. Tickets start at $77.
Event info

Pitorro Making Class at Qui Qui — 6:30pm
Learn about Puerto Rican pitorro and infuse your own bottle with Puerto Rico Distillery co-founder Ángel Rivera. $60.
Event info

Friday 10/9
DC Metro Dining at Afghania — 7:20pm, Georgetown
Small seated group dinner at Afghania focused on Afghan frontier cuisine. Currently showing open seats.
Event info

Craft Cocktails Club at Chloe — 5pm, Navy Yard
Small cocktail meetup at Chloe. Attendance capped at 12.
Event info

10 Wines That Explain the Loire Valley — 6:30–8pm, Friendship Heights
Taste ten wines from across the Loire with Capital Wine School. $95.
Event info

Saturday 10/10
10 Wines That Explain Tuscany — 5:30–7pm, Friendship Heights
Ten-wine guided tasting covering Tuscany and Sangiovese at Capital Wine School. $95.
Event info

Sunday 10/11
Oyster Wars — 2–6pm, Navy Yard
The Salt Line’s oyster festival with chef tasting stations, oyster shucking, bites, beer, wine and cocktails. 21+.
Event info

Qui Qui DC 1-Year Anniversary — Shaw
Food and drink specials throughout the day plus a DJ.
Event info

Saw the signs go up on 6th and Mass. I know it’s a chain. Have folks gone to other locations? Thoughts?

We've taken the best happy hour website in the DC metro region and made it the best brunch website in the DC metro region... we hope you find it helpful in finding a great brunch this weekend! https://dchappyhours.com/brunch

Hi all! New to the DMV - does anyone know where I can get some South African food in the DMV (either a store or a restaurant)? Particularly missing some biltong. Thanks!

Where can I get some please? 😋

Looking for an italian restaurant in DC (not Georgetown) that has an intimate dimly lit vibe? Also looking for a menu that has good vegetarian options. Thanks!