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It all began with a love of sharing good food with better people. Bailey had started an Instagram account dedicated to documenting her food finds around Raleigh, North Carolina and beyond. She wanted a form of self-expression, a way to build community, and an outlet to connect with people through a delicious bond. Thus, @bitesbrewsandbooze was born!
Instagram Collaborations
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Where Roman street-style pizza meets the DMV! Bailey was invited out to try their slices and is already going back for more. Peep the reel linked here!
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The DMV newest and hottest coffee shop is located right in Fairfax, VA! This spot is definitely not one to miss for good drinks, food and overall vibes.
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The name does this spot absolute justice: Cozy District Cafe in Fairfax has the vibes, greens, and a fabulous menu for all of your coziest days. Peep Bai’s reel here!
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Named after New York City’s 5 Boroughs, For Five boasts (and roasts) delicious coffee, treats, meals & even happy hours. Check out their collab reel with Bailey here.
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Where warm & cozy dreams come to life. Yu Noodles just opened their Rosslyn location and Bailey could not wait to get in on it. From their lovely staff to the delicious food, Bailey captured her bites in their collab reel here.
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It was a @bitesbrewsandbooze first, her debut giveaway! Bailey was offered a chance to promote a local fav, Brass Rabbit Pub, with great deals and better food. She hosted her giveaway over a weekend and crowned the winner with a $25 gift card. Check it all out here!
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What dream influencer events are made of — Bailey was invited out to the grand reopening of Royal Restaurant in Alexandria. She came, she ate, she blogged and squeezed out a collab post from the visit too after charming the owners and staff. Click here to see how food influencers live it up in style!
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Sometimes, you just need to take some Me Time — which is exactly what Bailey did. Promoting Silk Rose Spa was as soothing as it was creatively rejuvenating. Their team is full of all-stars and, as shown in her collab reel here, knows how to take care of you!
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Buena Vida is one of Clarendon’s best spots for all of your foodie needs. If you’re there for brunch, lunch, dinner, or Bailey’s favorite, rooftop happy hour, you will not be disappointed. Want to know what she got? Check it out here in her collab reel!
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One of Bailey’s favorite dumpling spots in the DMV, Tiger Dumplings hosts her one of her all time dishes - Wagyu Truffle Dumplings. Want to see more? Check out her collab with them here!
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Another hometown favorite, this local KBBQ Spot, Meat Project, hosts bold flavors and select cuts. Bring friends, a date, or just yourself and you are in for a good time. Check out Bailey’s highlight post here.
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The iconic Quirk Hotel in Richmond met its creative match in this dream collaboration. Want to check out their rooftop happy hour? Look no further than the @bitesbrewsandbooze exclusive post!
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Is it me, or is it hot in here? You can catch Bailey weekly at her favorite DC sauna house, Pure Sweat + Float Studio. She loves it so much, she decided to collab with them in a giveaway to share in the sweaty joy to promote wellness. Check it out (and enter by Thursday, 7/3) here!
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The hype behind this food truck is so real! Flavor Hive has grown into an internet sensation and there is definitely a reason behind it! Check out what Bai got in her walking taco in their collab reel here, her most successful post to date!
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The DMV’s first stuffed cookies are a viral sensation and deserve all of the praise according to Bai. Paris x Puff knows what they are doing from great cookies and cute logos. Check out Bai’s favorites here in their collab reel!
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Where cozy Chinese food meets elevated dining, TNR Cafe is an Arlington staple! Bai enjoyed some menu favorites of her own that you have to check out in their collab reel here!
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Looking for the cutest new coffee shop to hang out or get some work done? Then you have to check out Mae’s Market & Cafe in Arlington where Bai tested out the viral Strawberry Matcha that is sweeping the internet. Check out her collab highlight here!
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Don’t let the name fool you — it’s a Putt Putt place! Bai went back in time to one of her favorite activities as a child and was hosted to enjoy the full Swingers US experience. Check out everything they did here — it is SO much more than Putt Putt!
Want to see more of the fun had at Swingers US? Check out Bailey’s meme reel showcasing her fiancé’s PGA-level putting that had everyone enjoying the experience even more!
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A true Arlington staple, Simona Cafe is a true favorite of Bailey’s. She went over to test out their brunch menu and try some menu delicacies. Check it all out here!
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The DMV’s newest Thai Street Food & Culture Festival is all the rage. Check out the fun at NVA Thai’s Website as well as everything Bai tried during her visit in their collab reel here.
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Bailey was back and ready to document her fiancé’s PGA Tour submission with Swingers. Check out her funny collab with them here!
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Coffee or wine? Who is to say what Bailey may bring you back from Concorde Espresso Bar. Check out her collab reel to find out!
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A true DMV staple, Colada Shop is amping up its summer with a Piña Colada Festival featuring new menu items. Watch Bai’s reel with their team to see everything she tried on their menu!
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It was a night to remember…Bai went out to Dirty Habit for their outdoor concert series presented by Concert Under the Stars. Though the rain proved to be troublesome, it did not stop them or the band from having a good time with the best of ABBA! Check it out here in their collab reel here.
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One of DC’s favorite spots sailed across the Potomac to National Landing. Bar Chinois boasts a great happy hour that Bai had to check out for herself. See what she got in the collab reel here!
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The DMV’s newest matcha-lovers cafe, DRiP Cà Phê - Espresso Bar is the place to be for all things cute cafe & amazing drinks. Bai went to test out their famous Matcha Flights and found that they all went beyond expectations! Check out everything she got here in their collab reel!
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One of Bailey’s favorite spots in Alexandria, Josephine is the home of her engagement photos as well as her favorite memories. Check out her static collab post featuring one of her favorite pictures she has ever taken.
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A new restaurant to the DMV, La Posada whips up great cocktails and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. Check out everything Bailey got in her collaboration reel here!
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One of Alexandria’s local breweries, Port City Brewing serves up specialty brews made right on VA soil. Partnering with La Tingeria on site, you can’t go wrong with beers and tacos. Check out everything Bailey & her family got to eat & see here in her collab reel!
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A pop-up of the century, this locally distilled spirit is spending its summer with Le Mont Royal in Adams Morgan. Chacho is Colombian-inspired and packs a punch. Best served by itself or you can add it to a refreshing & spicy cocktail. Check out the best of both with Bailey’s collaboration reel here.
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Taking the Weekly Local to a whole new level, Bailey checked out Commonwealth Joe in Crystal City. From home-brewed coffee to their new seasonal menu and decor, she was blown away by their whole vibe. Check out everything she ate, drank and saw here in their collab.
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Arlington’s newest Social Club has touched down in Clarendon. Hosted at The Arlington Beer Garden, the Chilly Beans Club is the newest, and hottest social club focused on wellness and community even offering on-site vendors and cold plunges. Bailey was invited out to join in on the fun and recapped her experience in a voice-over collab here!
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One of Bailey’s newest editions to her D.C. Favorite’s List, Cordelia Fishbar is a force to be reckoned with. From great food, stellar drinks, and a fabulous staff, Bailey had a TIME on National Oyster Day and will be back for so much more. Check out everything she got here in their collab!
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Back again at this local DMV Brewery, Bailey teamed up with Port City Brewing to promote their upcoming Port to Port Beer Festival. Check it out and enter via the collab reel here!
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Another local DMV favorite, Sera Luce Spritz is bringing la dolce vita with their canned Venetian Spritz’s. You can find them on tap around the DMV as well but watch Bailey’s collab reel here to show you how she enjoyed them right at home!
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A new restaurant entering the DMV food scene, Rooftop Recess focused on finding the fun both at brunch and dinner. Looking for $2 mimosas and homemade deliciousness? Check out Bailey’s mouthwatering reel with them here!
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A viral late-night sensation, Bailey tested out Lumier’s Chimney Cake on the Wharf in DC. All we can say is that she was blown away, her followers were, and now, she has gone TikTok viral. Check out her Instagram collab here and her TikTok here!
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A Yemeni and Lebanese food lover’s dream, Balqees in Falls Church opened its doors for Bailey to experience their delicious menu offerings. From a full-course meal including traditional dishes to their famous table-side crème brûlée coffee, and milk cakes, you have to check out the full spread via her collab reel here and her TikTok!
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Keen to promote some really good whiskey, Brass Tap Baltimore invited Bailey out for a whiskey-paired event with Uncle Nearest. She came, she brought her whiskey-loving fiancé and she actually liked some of the tasters straight. The cocktails and food pairings though? That is what resonated the most. Check out everything they had here!
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A local favorite, Mosaic District is right down the road from Bailey’s home. She spends several days a week here and cherishes her Sunday morning resets at their Farmers Market. Check out her collab reel capturing one (of the many) reasons she loves Mosaic District!
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Situated right in Mosaic District, MacMillan Whiskey Room is the perfect Friday night drinks + dinner spot. Here for a chill evening with loved ones, Bailey capture some photos for a static collab post linked here!
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There to support Yelp Nova’s event, Bailey taste-tested some of the finest that Genki Izakaya has to offer. Check out everything she ate and drank in their collab reel linked here.
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Invited out to try all of their vendors, Bailey ventured out to Eden Center’s newest food hall, Pop Up District! She tried out all of the vendors including, Eatsy Thai and enjoyed a night of good food & drinks. Check it all out here in her collab reel.
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A newly founded community for all things DC/DMV creators, the DC Influence group hosts their own pop-up free and paid events. They offer ways to meet other creators, fun opportunities to connect with businesses, and a community for supporting yourself and other amazing entrepreneurs. Check out Bailey’s cozy morning with them in Old Town Alexandria via their collab reel here.
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A quadruple parter for Bailey, her venture out to this market was a true joy for her supporting these local businesses. Cookbook Courtyard hosted this adorable pop-up with local vendors like Loco Note and Jane Matcha all in Noma BID’s neighborhood. Here, Bailey tested out matcha, food, and even bought some local art. Check out everything in her collab reel and voiceover here!
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It’s officially Summer Restaurant Week in the DMV, RAMW’s time to shine. Bailey ventured out to try Bresca, a Michelin Star location that has been on her list all year. She was super excited to go and support them this season and captured everything in her collaboration reel here.
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This NYC-based cafe has just reopened their DMV location right in Northern Virginia. Specializing in Korean-inspired cafe dishes and drinks, Semicolon is serving up tasty treats for your coffee shop needs. Check out everything Bailey ordered in her collaboration reel here!
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From the UAE to Fairfax, VA, Shaghf, meaning passion, is serving up just that in every menu item. Bailey dipped in to try out some favs for her Weekly Local series and she was nowhere near disappointed. Check out all that she ordered in her collab reel here.
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An up and coming new social gathering group, The Routine Room, is hosting events catered towards building a healthy routine and lifestyle. Teaming up with Kiehls who is opening their newest location in Georgetown, this was the influencer event to be at! Check out everything Bailey did in her collaboration reel here!
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A new vendor popping up on the DMV food scene, Whisk’d Tea is making some crazy matcha concoctions in Arlington, VA. Think your regular matcha lattes, strawberry purée but stay tuned for a matcha limeade! Bailey got one and you have to check it out here in her collab reel!
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A new KBBQ favorite in the DMV, Bailey checked out Firepan KBBQ in Falls Church. She loves a classic KBBQ session and even enjoyed some extra menu items as well including some of the best sushi she has ever had! Check out everything she got in her recap reel here!
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A long-time favorite shop of Bailey’s, Teas’n You is a true Tysons Corner treat. Bailey recently found out they are serving up delicious matcha as well. Check out everything she got in her collaboration reel here!
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Wanting to join the mocktail’s side of life? Bailey went to check out Founding Farmer’s newest alcohol-free menu items. Want to see her favorites? Check out their collaboration video here!
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There’s a new brewery on Bailey’s fall list and it’s none other than Lark Brewing. West of D.C., this spot is serving up great bites, brews, and booze! Check out everything she got in her collaboration video here!
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One of Bailey’s favorite restaurants in D.C., Brasserie Liberté is her go-to French spot in Georgetown. Give her Kir Royales, Escargots, and some French steak and she is the happiest she can be! Want to know what it’s like to eat with her? Check out her collaboration video here!
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One of Georgetown’s newest additions, Flor Coffee + Books is serving up a fresh coffee shop for guests. This spot was a great spot for Bailey’s Weekly Local series and you can see her favorite things in their collaboration video here.
What Bailey has been whipping up lately, you may ask?
With a newfound love and admiration for cottage cheese, Bailey has adapted her own poached egg approach. While her eggs cook, she plates her cottage cheese, seasons with S&P, red chili flakes, and then carefully assembles her eggs. Once they are in perfect condition, she tops them with some more seasoning, some garlic EVOO and a few swirls of honey for a delicious start to her morning.
Lunch at home means time to explore. Bailey has become obsessed with the arugula - mozzarella - prosciutto combo. Toasted lightly on a baguette with a little garlic EVOO drizzle and you have one of her favorite meals to make!
She first developed her own salmon bowls back in summer of 2023. After seeing countless inspo for how to cook salmon, she coined her recipe to perfectly air fry her salmon which is then plated on top of sushi rice and coupled with her favorite veggies: avocado and cucumber. Topped with her secret sauce, this is a true B Special that she often makes for her loved ones. Want to know the recipe? She will have you over to cook it with her yourself and learn firsthand!
There is nothing quite like a yummy drink in a fun glass, garnished with decorative pieces, and topped with Bailey’s personal secret weapon: drink glitter. Above is one of her more recent snaps of her favorite sweet red, Rose Regale with her pink drink glitter and topped with personalized strawberry hearts and her favorite lover skewers.