The DC Traveler

The French are known for throwing a great party and this holiday season is no exception.
The second annual black tie Monte Carlo Holiday Gala at the French Embassy on Saturday, December 9th, will feature French food and cocktails, a live orchestra and DJ for ballroom and nightclub style dancing, a special Monte Carlo casino (mock gambling) and special French holiday treats.
You can also donate a toy for Santa to personally deliver to a hospitalized child at the National Children’s Hospital.
The Embassy’s chefs will prepare a special holiday buffet with classic French favorites; along with “les desserts” that would have impressed …read more

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You might not think of our Nation’s Capital as a place for jazz, but DC has some rich jazz history. There are a couple top places for hearing live jazz that have been around for years.
Blues Alley
Located in an alley in historic Georgetown, just a block from Wisconsin Ave. and M Street, Blues Alley has been a music mainstay in DC since 1965. It  bills itself as the oldest continuing jazz supper club in the country. 
They offer a full dinner menu with all their dishes named for famous performers that have played the club, such as Maynard Ferguson’s Shrimp and Pepper Pasta or …read more

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