Alison runs a wine consulting business called Bon Vivant DC out of her Capitol Hill home. In addition to teaching wine classes and conducting private wine events for her clients, Alison publishes a weekly wine blog, and creates custom Virginia wine country outings. Her writing has been published in lifestyle publications such as Domicile. On […]
Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you there are few things I like about winter (is it summer yet?), but hot chocolate definitely makes the list. There’s no better way to warm up than with a steamy cup of liquid chocolate topped with gooey marshmallows, am I right? There is no shortage […]
Union Market is not exactly on the Hill but it’s too great of a place to not include in our gift guide. Aside from the many food options in the market, you can get gifts for just about everyone on your list. Cheese, meat, spices and more – the regular and temporary pop up stands offer […]
There are many nearby Virginia wineries producing top-notch and critically-acclaimed wines. This year, why not try a wine from this list to pair with your Thanksgiving meal and drink local? There’s no one right wine to pair with Thanksgiving, but some choices are better than others! Whether you prefer red, white or rosé, you’ll want […]
So you got out of dealing with the family crazy this Thanksgiving and you’re staying in town… congratulations! Making an entire Thanksgiving meal yourself can be daunting, so we checked out some of the places that are open on the Hill for your Thanksgiving dining pleasure. Bistro Cacao (320 Mass. Ave., NE) is open from […]