Michelle Goldchain
Local Journalist, Social Media Manager, Photographer and Videographer at WTOP-FM (Washington, DC)
Social Media & Video Editor for @WTOP // 'Splainer on @Artsplained // Author of DC by Metro: A History & Guide // Previously: @VoxMedia @WCP
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1 week ago |
wtop.com | Michelle Goldchain
For its 33rd year, the annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle is back with live musical performances, live art, dance battles, family-friendly events, demonstrations and some of the best barbecue in the nation. The event is hosted along Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 with Go-Go legends like EU featuring Sugar Bear, Junkyard Band and the Chuck Brown Band.
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2 weeks ago |
wtop.com | Michelle Goldchain
Making a Labubu-themed festival was a happy accident for Diana Keat and C.K. Keat, the co-founders and food content creators of Hypefoodies. In an interview with WTOP, the two foodies and social media gurus said their Hypefoodies Festival on Saturday will include multiple artist vendors that sell the popular Labubu toy, with some food vendors making Labubu macarons and there’s even a Labubu DJ. “Might as well change the name to Labubu Festival,” C.K. said, while laughing.
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3 weeks ago |
wtop.com | Michelle Goldchain
Throughout June, WTOP is celebrating Pride and recognizing and honoring the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in the region. This year’s Pride Month events will be “bigger and better than past years,” as part of the WorldPride celebrations in the District. That’s what Giovanni Rocco, with the Capital Pride Alliance, told WTOP.
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3 weeks ago |
wtop.com | Michelle Goldchain
This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant opened Tuesday inside The Morrow Hotel in D.C.’s Union Market District. The menu at the New American restaurant, Marcus D.C., combines Samuelsson’s “personal” international flavors with local influences from Executive Chef Anthony Jones, who is a Maryland native.
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4 weeks ago |
wtop.com | Michelle Goldchain
If you’re interested in dining and drinking while enjoying some of the best views of this year’s Pride parade, WTOP has rounded up a handful of restaurants and bars along the parade route that are worth considering. Many of the following locations allow guests to celebrate with themed drinks and other specials with direct views of the ornate floats, grand marshals and flag-waving attendees.
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This Saturday's Hypefoodies Festival in Northeast D.C. is perfect for lovers of food, music, art ... and Labubu! Learn more about this and other local events in my "Things to Do" article on @WTOP: https://t.co/Xfr7Uj0YRN
Does anyone know why the Friendship Heights Metro station is sooooo windy? It's like a tornado in there! @wmataGM @WashProbs
Ever heard of "Swediopian" flavors? I got an inside look at the menu at chef Marcus Samuelsson's new D.C. restaurant — with an interview with the celebrity chef, himself! Check out my article and video on @WTOP: https://t.co/I9gMbbM6Yb
