Doing, Reading, Eating, Watching – July 10th, 2023

July 10, 2023 – July 17, 2023

Doing 

It’s one of my favorite times of the year!! It’s Broccoli City Festival time and this years line up is one of the best yet!!

Broccoli City Festival Week

Coco Butter On the Rooftop
What: Join us for the Broccoli City Weekend Kickoff Party with Coco Butter On the Rooftop! Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with incredible music, amazing vibes, and a breathtaking view of the iconic wharf. Get ready to dance the night away to the sensational beats curated by none other than DJ Kmeta and DJ Olo.
Where: 12 Stories Rooftop, 75 District Square SW 12^th Floor, Washington, DC 20024
When: Jul 14, 2023 | 9pm – 2am
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coco-butter-on-the-rooftop-tickets-666344072057 

Essence of Summer
What: Join us for an early, energetic start to the highly anticipated Broccoli City Festival! Vibe with us at our Opening Brunch, where a live DJ will be spinning the latest hip-hop beats to kick off the festivities. This exclusive pre-festival event offers you a chance to mingle, connect, and embrace the vibrant energy of the Broccoli City community. Plus, RSVP is free until 1pm, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to fuel up and dance your way into an unforgettable experience. Secure your spot now and let’s brunch, vibe, and celebrate together! We invite all to come and you do not need to eat, you can just come to pre-game with a few cocktails before the festival starts.
Where: Dirty Habit DC, 555 8^th ST NW, Washington, DC 20004
When: Jul 15, 2023 | 11am – 4pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essence-of-summer-brunch-tickets-672152976647 

Sneaky Link hosted by Tia Corine
What: Visit Soundcheck DC on July 15th, for the official Broccoli City Festival Afterparty hosted by Tia Corine! Sneaky Link will include state-of-the-art lighting, exceptional sound, and an intimate underground setting. Come out and be sneaky!
Where: Soundcheck, 1420 K St NW, Washington DC 20005
When: Jul 15, 2023 | 10pm – 2am
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/tiacorine-tickets/artist/2973836 

Broccoli City Festival
What: Broccoli City is a Black-owned social enterprise that focuses on people and progress. We foster creativity and community growth by building innovative experiences that intersect technology, music, art, and social impact. Hosted by Little Bacon Bear and Mouse Jones. DJ sets by Jae Murphy, Everything Nice, & DJ Flow.
Where: RFK Festival Grounds, 2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
When: Jul 15, 2023 – Jul 16, 2023 | Doors Open at 12pm
Tickets: https://broccolicity.frontgatetickets.com/

Everything Else

DMV Farmers/Flea Market at the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus
What: An Open Air Farmers Market that plays a crucial role in providing fresh food to District residents from local farms and artisans.
Where: 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: Jul 10, 2023| 7:30am – 3pm
Tickets: https://eventsdc.com/events/dmv-farmersflea-market-festival-grounds-rfk-campus-84 

Street Food: The Mekong
What: When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets – from food trucks, carts, and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast Asia – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam. Try your hand at crafting this delectable street food alongside Chef Mark Haskell.
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 11, 2023 | 6 – 8pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/street-food-the-mekong-july/ 

Profs & Pints DC: A World Heritage of Tattooing
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author, or editor of several books on tattooing around the world, and former host of the Discovery Channel’s Tattoo Hunter.
Where: 801 E St NW Washington, DC 20004
When: Jul 11, 2023| 6 – 8:30pm
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/ink/ 

Lapis + LaPop: What are Afghan cocktails? Experimental Cocktail Night series kicks off 
What: On 7/12 and now 7/13 (based on demand!) at 5pm at LaPop (the vinyl cocktail bar underneath Lapis), The Popal Group will explore the answer to the question “What Are Afghan Cocktails.” Since there isn’t a prolific alcohol consumption culture in Afghanistan, the group will explore how Afghan flavors complement alcohol by partnering with specific distilleries or spirit producers. For this first event in the ongoing series, the Popal Group has partnered with Westward Distillery (rated one of Whiskey Advocates’ Top Five Whiskeys). Each $5 ticket must be purchased before the day of, and provides guests with a welcome taster of a house made infusion or liqueur. Guests can expect fun cocktails and curated small plates from Chef Shamim Popal and the Lapis kitchen.
Where: LaPop (the vinyl cocktail bar underneath Lapis)
When: Wednesday 7/12 + Thursday 7/13
Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/lapis/event/422171/experimental-cocktails-at-lapop-feat-westward-distillery

Playdoh Kolo / Té Drake / Boy Meets Pearl
What: “Playdoh Presents…Namaslay”, a comedy puppet musical premiered in the 2023 New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival. This touring show features a soundtrack of original musical numbers that are fun and thought-provoking for people of all ages. It deals with themes of gentrification, greenwashing, labor exploitation, toxic positivity, and wellness culture in the age of social media. There is occasional explicit language. 
Where: 6950 Maple ST NW Washington, DC 20012, USA
When: Jul 12, 2023 | 7 – 10pm
Tickets: https://withfriends.co/event/16300870/ 

Fringe Festival July 12 – 23 – Capital Fringe
What: The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, our annual celebration of theatre and freedom of expression. In 2023, the Capital Fringe Festival will feature almost entirely original theatre, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 275 cast and crew members, 75% of whom are from the DMV area and 25% from other states across the country.
Where: 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
When: Jul 12, 2023 | 6 – 11pm
Tickets: https://capitalfringe.org/fringe-festival-july-12-23/ 

Profs & Pints DC: District of Coyotes
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote Project.
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington, DC 20003
When: Jul 13, 2023 | 6 – 8:30pm
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/acme/details 

Washingtonian Best of Washington
What: Join us at Washingtonian’s Best of Washington tasting event for an evening filled with over 50 of Washingtonian’s favorite restaurants, unlimited irresistible food, open bar, and non-stop entertainment.
Where: 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
When: Jul 13, 2023 | 6pm – 10pm
Tickets: https://bestofwashington.splashthat.com/ 

Jake Tapper Sixth & I + Politics and Prose
What: CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper takes us back to one of the wildest and most dangerous decades in American history in All the Demons Are Here, his heart-pounding new thriller. Tapper will be in conversation with Kristen Welker, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Co-Anchor of “Weekend TODAY” with Politics and Prose.
Where: Sixth & I 600 I St NW Washington, DC 20001 
When: Jul 13, 2023 | 7pm 
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jake-tapper-tickets-642587124387 

Bastille Day Blind Wine Tasting
What: 1789 was an excellent day for France and a rough day for Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI In celebration of Bastille Day, join us for a wine tasting inspired by history, revolution, and EXCELLENT alcoholic grape juice.  An inviting and fun challenge to blind taste four wines from four classic grape-growing French regions.
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 14, 2023 | 5:30 – 7pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/bastille-day-blind-wine-tasting/ 

2023 Daily Tickets | Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
What: The gardens of Dumbarton Oaks are an oasis within the city. Designed by renowned landscape gardener Beatrix Farrand in collaboration with Mildred Bliss, the garden extends over ten acres of terraced gardens and vistas, orchards, and kitchen gardens. Farrand and Bliss worked together for almost thirty years to achieve their vision of the garden which includes many fine decorative ornaments—benches, gates, finials, and sculptures.
Where: 3101 R Street Northwest Washington, DC 20007
When: Jul 14, 2023 | 2 – 6pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-daily-tickets-dumbarton-oaks-gardens-tickets-523912294777?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

A Trip to Morocco: Chicken w/ Preserved Lemons, Carrot Salad, and Mint Tea
What: In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Morocco! Learn to make one of the most famous Moroccan stews and your own preserved lemons. This chicken Moroccan stew will fill you up with cozy and anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and cumin. Chef Tshihamba will also walk guests through a recipe for preserved lemons, a common condiment in Morocco. The flavor goes well with any savory dish, but especially fish, olives, and all vegetables!
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 15, 2023 | 11am – 2pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-morocco-chicken-with-preserved-lemons-carrot-salad-and-mint-tea/ 

A String of Pearls: The Films of Camille Billops and James Hatch (Part II)
What: Centering Black cultural life and storytelling on screen, Camille Billops and James Hatch expanded the documentary form and artfully wove together personal histories and social issues in their work. In The KKK Boutique Ain’t Just Rednecks, they trace the ways in which Americans have tried to ignore, deny, suppress, contain, tolerate, legislate, mock, and exploit racial discrimination in the United States.
Where: 4th St and Constitution Ave NW Enter and exit from 4th Street.
When: Jul 16, 2023 | 2 – 4:30pm
Tickets: https://tickets.nga.gov/events/01886986-31bf-0ab9-9cd5-fe95636bb4e9

AfroCode DC {SUNDAYS} | HipHop; AfroBeats; Soca + Day Party
What: Join us for an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes. A crossover of genres a fusion of cultures. A Hip Hop, AfroBeats and Soca party.
Where: 1219 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036 
When: Jul 16, 2023 | 4 – 9 pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afrocode-dc-sundays-hiphop-afrobeats-soca-day-party-tickets-511258787797?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Reading 

Author: Vanessa Riley
Title: Queen of Exiles: A Novel
Description: Queen of Exiles is the tale of a remarkable Black woman of history—a canny and bold survivor who chooses the fire and ideals of political struggle, and then is forced to rebuild her life on her own terms, forever a queen.
Publisher: ‎William Morrow
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023 

Author: Ebony Janice
Title: All The Black Girls Are Activists
Description: All The Black Girls Are Activists is a love letter to Black girls and Black women, asking and attempting to offer some answers to “Who would black women get to be if we did not have to create from a place of resistance?” by naming Black women’s wellness, wholeness, and survival as the radical revolution we have been waiting for.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023

Author: Donovan X. Ramsey
Title: When Crack Was King: A People’s History of a Misunderstood Era
Description: Ramsey’s exacting analysis traces the path from the last triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement to the devastating realities we live with today: a racist criminal justice system, continued mass incarceration and gentrification, and increased police brutality.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023

Author: Terrance Hayes
Title: So To Speak
Description: In So to Speak, the dazzling new collection by Terrance Hayes, the poet seeks to understand how we see ourselves now. He draws the reader into fabulous fables, American sonnets, and do-it-yourself sestinas as he roves among the predicaments of the present and recent past, piecing together a new map of our times.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jul 18, 2023

Author: Jodie Slaughter
Title: Play to win: A novel
Description: Play to Win is Jodie Slaughter’s upcoming rom-com about a marriage-in-trouble/second chance romance between Miriam and Leo when they’re forced to come together after 8 years of silence when Miriam wins a multi-million lottery.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023

Eating

Congrats to All the Rammy Winners: 
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice
New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia
Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar
Beer Program of the Year: Shelter
Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour
Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Marcelle Afram, Shababi Palestinian Rotisserie Chicken
Favorite Gathering Place: Tiki on 18th/The Game Sports Pub
Best Brunch: Urban Roast
Best Bar: Exiles
Favorite Fast Bites: RASA
Hottest Sandwich Spot: Compliments Only
Employee of the Year: Nabil Moussa, Le Diplomate
Manager of the Year: Brittany Dye, Circa Foggy Bottom
Service Program of the Year: Lutèce
Casual Restaurant of the Year: Pennyroyal Station
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: L’Ardente
Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year: Teresa Velazquez, Baked and Wired, A Baked Joint
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Chef of the Year: Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit
Restaurateur of the Year: Rose Previte, No White Plates: Compass Rose, Maydan, Kirby Club

Quadrant: Chef Enrique Limardo mixes drinks behind the bar at Quadrant’s first industry night TONIGHT! (7/10) Starting tonight, 7/10, Seven Reasons Group invites industry members to their cocktail bar, Quadrant, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. All restaurant industry members will receive 20% off food and beverage. To kick off the offering, for one time only MICHELIN-starred Chef Enrique Limardo will be mixing and pouring drinks starting at 7pm! Cocktails here. 

Alma Cocina Latina: First ever comprehensive arepa cookbook launches next week! (July 18th) – Founder of the popular Venezuelan restaurant in Baltimore, MD, Alma Cocina Latina, will launch the first ever arepa cookbook, Arepa, Classic & Contemporary Recipes for Venezuela’s Daily Bread, on July 18th. The cookbook is a love letter to Arepas, and her home country of Venezuela. The book not only showcases 50+ recipes, but also tells the story of the Venezuelan diaspora and how the mass migration of 7 million people has led to the rise of this culinary treasure in new parts of the globe. Cookbooks can be ordered here.

Bistro Du Jour: Celebrate Bastille Day with LTO offers and Parisian vibes – Stop by the Wharf on Bastille Day during breakfast, lunch, or dinner to get a little slice of Paris right in our nation’s capital. The Bistro Du Jour team will have specials for one day only where you can celebrate the national day of France with a glass of champagne and your favorite french dish.

Lutèce: Bastille Day Steak Frites, Ratatouille, & wine specials! (7/14 – 7/16) – Celebrate the national day of France, Bastille Day! The neo-bistro will celebrate the July 14th holiday from Friday – Sunday (7/14 – 7/16) with classic French specials like Ratatouille and Steak Frites for Chef Matt Conroy. Advanced Sommelier Chris Ray also selected three featured wines, a sparkling, a white, and a red. For sparkling, Chris is pouring the Champ Divin’s Cremant du Jura (Organic, Biodynamic, Brut Zero, yet balanced and bursting with flavor from the fruit ripeness). For white, a Chardonnay made by Fabrice Dodane, also from Jura (savory and rich — worlds away from the vanilla, butter bombs that are most often on display in Chardonnay). And for red, a Syrah from Hervé Souhaut (A generous fruity exuberance and softness of texture with savory notes that make Syrah so unique like bacon fat, black pepper, and smoke.)

Pupatella: Celebrate National Picnic Month this July with Pupatella’s charcuterie pizza board – It’s National Picnic Month this July and Pupatella’s new “Tagliere Charcuterie” pizza’s got all your picnic needs covered. Their unique take on a traditional Italian charcuterie board includes a variety of meats and cheeses like salami, mortadella, brie, and mozzarella as well as additional fixings like fig spread, pistachios, roasted red peppers and pepperoncinis. The twist? Instead of a baguette or crackers, the boards are made atop their hand-made, signature Neapolitan pizza crust. Pick one up on its own for just $18 or purchase it in combination with their house bottles of wine for $35! 

Immigrant Food at Planet Word: Summer Cocktail Flight, “The Mule,” just launched! – After the huge success with their Spring Martini Flight, Immigrant Food at Planet Word just launched its Summer Mule Flight. For $24, guests can try three of their six new mules: The Southern Belle (A Peachy spin on a southern cocktail), The Watermelon Sugar…High (Made w/ watermelon infused Tito’s vodka), The Paloma Mule (a twist on a classic Mexican beach cocktail), The Arancia Rosmarino (A tangy London mule), Tokyo Flower Power (refreshing summer cocktail made w/ Japanese Shochu), and The Tropics (A classic with a fruity Caribbean twist). Guests can also purchase the cocktails individually. Pairs well with IF’s new dishes, including the Miso Caesar and Tamarind BBQ Ribs. 

Ghostburger: Bottomless Brunch and New “Burger” of the Month (except it’s a hotdog!) – Ghostburger’s new brunch leans heavily into classic Philly diner food, and features $4 off brunch cocktail pitchers, bottomless mimosas, and their entire cocktail list. Highlights from the menu include the “Jersey Shakshuka” and the “Kinda Like Avocado Toast” (toasted sarcone’s roll, avocado, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, crispy prosciutto), among others. Plus, they just launched their “Burger of the Month” which happens to be a Chicago Style Dog complete with relish, peppers, tomato, pickle, mustard, and celery salt.

Spain Wine Bar: Snack on tapas and sip on rooftop cocktails during your next summer escape to Ocean City, MD – Check out one of Ocean City’s hottest rooftop restaurants, Spain Wine Bar, on your next visit to the beach this summer! The Spanish tapas-style restaurant serves up a variety of traditional dishes like mussels with chorizo and paella, as well as a classic sangria or unique summer cocktails like the “El Fuerte” with habanero tequila or the “Alhambra” with pomegranate, aperol and orange blossom. Their waterfront rooftop boasts some of the best views in Ocean City all summer long. 

Gravitas: Eat your Cocktail with Chef Aisha Momaney’s Latest Creation! – TREND ALERT: Your favorite cocktails, made in dessert form are showing up on menus across the country- and Pastry Chef Aisha Momaney is on it. Her Pimm’s No. 1401 made with Pimm’s Ginger ale Foam, Lemon Basil Ice cream and Orange Cremeux is reminiscent of the classic Pimm’s Cocktail in dessert form:). Experience this on Chef Matt Baker’s new menu at MICHELIN-starred Gravitas- which turned five years old this July, a milestone in the industry.

Choptank (Annapolis, MD): Waterfront dining with new softshell specials!  – Head to the Choptank on your next trip to Annapolis, and dine on the waterfront deck overlooking the Chesapeake Bay on Ego Alley! Enjoy Mid-Atlantic menu offerings including new softshell crab specials, lobster rolls and oysters.

ilili DC: Celebrate National Kebab Day with Lebanese inspired fare (FRI, 7/14) – Ilili DC, located at The Wharf, is offering a mixed grill perfect for enjoying on National Kebab Day! Featuring Chicken shish taouk, Wagyu beef kebab, Kafta, Lamb chops, Toum duo, Harissa, and Seasonal grilled vegetables, this dish is perfect for enjoying with friends alongside a selection of mezza like hummus and muhammara paired with housemade pita.  

Nama Ko: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with soft serve (SUN, 7/16) – Head to Nama Ko and experience Chef Alex Levin’s soft-serve ice cream this National Ice Cream Day, with flavors like the black truffle miso honey sundae with chocolate toffee and chocolate and caramel sauces, and the amarino cherry sundae topped with date syrup and candied walnuts.

Conrad DC: Cool off on National Caviar Day with Crème Fraiche Ice Cream + Cones (7/18) – Estuary at Conrad DC is offering a playful Summer twist for National Caviar Day on July 18th, with Kaviari Caviar & Crème Fraiche Ice Cream ($110). The dish includes Kaviari Caviar (1oz), and Crème Fraiche ice cream served on 6 mini waffle cones – available at Estuary for the month of July, it’s the perfect spin to cool off this Summer with these two beloved favorites.

Blue Rock: Celebrate National Caviar Day with a playful Summer special (7/20-7/23) – Beat the heat at Blue Rock with a limited offering of roasted potato ice cream with caviar. The dish features a small plate of roasted potato ice cream topped with Private Reserve White Sturgeon Caviar, crispy shoestring potatoes and scallions ($30 per serving). Enjoy this refreshing and uniquely fun pairing at Blue Rock’s Tasting Room and The Restaurant from July 20th-23rd. 

Summer Happy Hour at Ellington Park Bistro – Experience the bustling energy of D.C. with our vibrant happy hour. Join us daily this summer from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $6 beers, $9 wines, $12 cocktails, and discounted bites at the Bistro Bar. All guests can also enjoy 30% off wine by the bottle on Sundays. https://www.opentable.com/r/ellington-park-bistro-district-of-columbia 

Destino: Move over, Cronut. The ChurClair (churro + eclair) is the new dessert of the summer (+ new items!) – Inspired by the fusion of a Churro and Eclair, Destino’s new Chur-Clair features churros sliced open and filled with mousse de mole negro, topped with platanos, toasted sesame, and mint. The Chur-Clair launches on the Destino menu alongside other fun summer creations, like their new vegan Olive Oil Cake (with chamoy, tajin roasted hazelnuts, and peach sorbet) and new Enchilada with wild boar chorizo with mole rojo. 

WHERE TO FIND #BARBIECORE VIBES IN DC

Immigrant Food at Planet Word: #Barbiecore Mules! – Immigrant recently introduced two new #barbiecore mules as part of their Summer Cocktail Flight: The “Tokyo Flower Power” and “Arancia Rosmarino.” The Tokyo Flower Power features Japanese Shochu, infused lavender, Junmai sake and hibiscus ginger beer. The Arancia Rosmarino features Malfy Arancia Gin, blood orange and rosemary syrup, lime, and blood orange ginger beer. Guests can try these two cocktails + a third to create Immigrant Food’s $24 flight, or order them individually.

Conrad DC: The ultimate “Barbie World” experience – themed cocktails, movie tickets & more! – For one weekend only, Conrad DC is offering a special Barbie themed experience throughout the hotel! The Barbie beverage menu includes thematic cocktails like “Barbie Land Sunset,” “Ken’s Special-TEA”, “Barbie Fever” and more available at both Estuary and SUMMIT Rooftop. SUMMIT will also offer free Barbie movie tickets at nearby Landmark Theater when you reserve a Pod.

Ghostburger: Try the “Barbie Girl” Burger in Ghostburger’s newly updated hot pink dining room! – Ghostburger is known for its iconic pink interior, which recently got a revamp with new photos taken all around Philly by the owner himself, Josh Phillips! If the hot pink walls and decor weren’t enough to get your Barbie fix, Ghostburger also offers their “Barbie Girl” burger, made with provolone, pickled jalapeño, red onion, cabbage chipotle mayo, and arugula.

MI VIDA: Find Barbie pink design at all three of the MI VIDA locations 

If Barbie needed a restaurant to match her aesthetic in DC, MI VIDA would be a no-brainer. From a hot pink hand-painted exterior on 14th street, to a pink back lit bar, and pink fin entryways, MI VIDA’s hot pink design that translates between all locations is the perfect fit if you are looking for a barbie approved atmosphere.

JOY by Seven Reasons: Hot pink decor and Barbie approved pink drinks! – If you’re looking for Barbie vibes outside of DC, look no further than Chevy Chase’s JOY by Seven Reasons. Complete with hot pink interior elements like neon pink lighting and decor, JOY is the perfect place to bring the whole family! Prink drinks like the “Never Been Kissed” (Ilegal Mezcal, Singani, Sherry, Lime, Beets, Thyme, Strawberry, Egg Whites, Ice Queen Ice) are also available to fulfill all your Barbie dreams!

Wilson Hardware: Sip pink cocktails in true Barbie fashion on Wilson Hardware’s hot pink rooftop – Looking for a spot to channel your inner Barbie? Look no further than Northern Virginia’s “Best Rooftop” bar, Wilson Hardware! Their hot pink rooftop decked out in floral decor will transport you to Barbie Land as you sip on their signature pink drinks like the “Screw Him” with lychee and hibiscus ($12) or their new “Grapefruit Rose Spritz” made with Ketel One Botanicals and rose syrup ($14).

Lucha Rosa: Barbie pink colored cocktails! – Head to Lucha Rosa for all things pink including the Bed of Roses cocktail featuring olmeca altos plata tequila, campari, grapefruit, rose, and pink peppercorn. The space itself also features hues of Barbie pink.

Blue Rock offers Barbie-vibes with their Blue Ridge Blossom cocktail – With a perfectly pink hue, this versatile cocktail is available with Ketel One Citroen or Botanist Gin – it includes Cointreau, Blackberry Basil Syrup, Fresh Lemon, and Egg White, garnished with an edible flower. The specialty cocktail can be found at Blue Rock’s Tasting Room and The Restaurant from July 21st-23rd, perfectly paired with the movie’s premiere weekend. 

Watching

Through My Window: Across the Sea
Genre: Romantic Film
Release date: Jun 23, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Jul 13, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix

Anthem
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Jun 28, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu

Secret Invasion
Genre: Action
Release date: Jun 21, 2023
Where to Stream: Disney+

FreeKs
Genre: Drama
Release date: Jun 28, 2023
Where to Stream: Disney+

They Cloned Tyrone
Genre: Mystery/Fantasy
Release date: Jul 14, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix

The Upshaws
Genre: Sitcom
Release date: Aug 21, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix

Below Deck Down Under
Genre: Reality Tv
Release date: Mar 17, 2023
Where to Stream: Peacock

Who Killed Robert Wone?
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Mar 7, 2023
Where to Stream: Peacock

Booked: First Day In
Genre: Tv Show
Release date: Jun 15, 2023
Where to Stream: AppleTV