June has been a busy month and it’s good to be back in the WineLair, with an amazing camera crew (Hi Ata!) and with an incredible group of guests.

But first, where have I been and what have I been doing?

-Well, I was at the James Beard Awards in Chicago

-I cheered all the winners and the gorgeous Pati Jinich at the Media Awards

-Stayed in a fabulous suite at the Waldorf Astoria

-Partied with Karaoke king Danny Lee at Perilla (a fundraiser for the Asian American Foundation)

-Dinner at the recently opened Asador Bastian

-So many cocktails by Singapore’s famous Proof & Co

-Dinner at Girl & the Goat - cause that’s what  we do

-Me! On! The! Red! Carpet!at the James Beard Awards talking to tall the stars: Carla Hall, Eric Adjepong, Andrew Zimmern, Rick Bayless, Gail Simmons and so many more …

-All the parties after the awards with a very necessary trip to Pernod’s for ooey-gooey deep deep dish.

In DC I’ve been eating around as well

Chris Morgan’s Joon in Tysons

A stop in at Central

Ssammmmm board at Anju

Venezuelan Tastes at Alma Cocina in Baltimore

Beach trip! Blue Moon in Rehobeth, Thrasher’s on the boardwalk and Fractured Prune for breakfast

Five years ago, Bresca and it’s sexy Parisian bistro vibe opened up on 14th street here in DC taking the local, national, and international food illiterati by storm. Chef Ryan Ratino is inspired by French cuisine but know that what is delivered on your plate is all him Which is ehy since 2019 Bresca has been recognized with a Michelin star. And, don’t think that their cocktail program is anything to side eye about, Beverage Director Will Patton and his team shake, stir, and pour creative concoctions in glassware this glass-obsessed girl just drools over. Hello?! 2023 Tale of the Cocktail Spirited Award nominee. And then they totally up the ante — by creating a 2 star Micihelin concept, Jônt — up the stairs from Bresca — a true culinary experience with an enviable wine program that General Manager Andrew Elder has it finger prints all over

I’ve got three Michelin stars in with me today, with great thoughts on hospitality, tricks of the trade (hint Sunday nights) and 240 Kg of Petrossian - tune in.

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https://www.instagram.com/jont_dc/

Will Patton: https://www.instagram.com/ramseydanger/

Andrew Elder: https://www.instagram.com/aelder315/

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