Allison Robicelli

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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Columnist at The Washington Post

Food/bev/travel writer & humorist | words in WaPo | Substack food pornographer | Moved my brand of bullshit to IG stories (at) allisonrobicelli

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The Best New Restaurants In Washington DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Omnia Saed |Madeline Weinfield |Mekita Rivas |Allison Robicelli |Kym Backer |Jonathan Smith

The official guide to the new restaurants in DC you need to know.
Look to your pantry for a sweet, salty and sour virgin margarita

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Allison Robicelli

Virgin margarita on the rocks. Scott Suchman/photo; Lisa Cherkasky/food styling, for The Washington Post Though there’s no shortage of exceptional ice-cold nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy on a hot summer day, there are times when it feels like nothing but a frosty margarita will do.
Sober sorcery: Look to your pantry to make a sweet, salty and sour virgin margarita

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Allison Robicelli

The creative use of pantry ingredients — namely, blue agave syrup and Earl Grey tea — combine for a tasty nonalcoholic margarita. Photo by Scott Suchman; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post Though there’s no shortage of exceptional ice-cold nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy on a hot summer day, there are times when it feels like nothing but a frosty margarita will do.
Look to your pantry for a sweet, salty and sour virgin margarita

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Allison Robicelli

Look to your pantry for a sweet, salty and sour virgin margarita (washingtonpost.com) Look to your pantry for a sweet, salty and sour virgin margarita By Allison Robicelli 2025061315001400 Though there's no shortage of exceptional ice-cold nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy on a hot summer day, there are times when it feels like nothing but a frosty margarita will do.
The best nonalcoholic canned cocktails, including margaritas and spritzes

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Allison Robicelli

The best nonalcoholic canned cocktails, including margaritas and spritzes (washingtonpost.com) The best nonalcoholic canned cocktails, including margaritas and spritzes By Allison Robicelli 2025052217001300 Canned cocktails are a godsend for anyone — including me — who enjoys the occasional swanky libation while relaxing on the couch but bristles at the idea of exerting any effort in pursuit of said swankiness.
Where To Eat Dinner With Your Parents In DC

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Omnia Saed |Allison Robicelli |Madeline Weinfield |Mekita Rivas

Just AddedIf your parents want to experience a bit of DC history outside of tour groups and museums, The Occidental is your spot. Originally opened in 1906 a stone’s throw from the White House, generations of presidents, senators, and journalists have flocked here to make history, or drink their way out of it. (The end of the Cuban Missile Crisis was sparked here over a plate of pork chops.) Order the beef stroganoff and let your dad pretend he's a Cold War diplomat.
You’ve Been Eating Cheese Wrong—Here’s the Right Way to Enjoy It

1 month ago | rd.com | Allison Robicelli

SOLSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES RD.COM Food Food Tips SOLSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES Published on May 08, 2025 You might think you know how to enjoy cheese ... but are you missing out? Now Trending The world of cheese is vast, from the crumbliest cheddar to the butteriest Gouda to the softest Camembert. There are thousands of different types of cheese, each one with its own distinct, special characteristics. We’re getting hungry just thinking about it! But how can you be sure you’re truly experiencing all that...
Verdita is the fruity, herby, spicy cocktail that shines without booze

1 month ago | fredericknewspost.com | Allison Robicelli

One of the sillier concerns I had before becoming sober was that getting off the sauce would mean I’d never drink anything interesting again. Mind you, this was over a decade ago, back before the terms like “sober-curious” or “mindful drinking” entered our collective vocabulary. Back then, asking a barkeep for something nonalcoholic meant getting an unholy mocktail made with every mixer behind the bar. This concern, of course, was unfounded.
This Is Why Pasta Always Tastes Better at Restaurants

2 months ago | rd.com | Allison Robicelli

SIMPLEIMAGES/GETTY IMAGES RD.COM Food Food Tips SIMPLEIMAGES/GETTY IMAGES Published on Apr.
Here’s Why Pasta Always Tastes Better at Restaurants

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Allison Robicelli

NowThe Nail Crown Trend Gets the Kylie Jenner Stamp of ApprovalA design that both minimal and maximalist beauty lovers can get behind. Kylie Jenner is once again proving the versatility of nail crowns. On April 28, the entrepreneur posted a picture of her latest manicure on Instagram, letting the world know how much she adores her new designs.