Kiki Ryan

Washington Journos "Warm Up" at the W Hotel - Posted November 4, 2009
Last night, Washington media foodies joined Jayne Sandman and Barbara Martin on the rooftop of the new W Hotel to sample the W's new "Winter Warm Up" cocktail menu that includes warm and wonderful treats like hot peanut buttered rum, mulled pear cider, and hot "not" chocolate - a killer combo... [FishBowlDC]

Dinner with Deepak Chopra - Posted November 3, 2009
Most Washingtonians and journos use Twitter to stay connected or for a little self-promotion. Deepak Chopra is also an avid Twitter-er, but much different than most of the tweets FBDC follows. The author and mind-body medicine guru tweets his daily intentions and his hundreds of thousands of followers benefit from messages... [FishBowlDC]

Dinner with Deepak Chopra - Posted November 3, 2009
Most Washingtonians and journos use Twitter to stay connected or for a little self-promotion. Deepak Chopra is also an avid Twitter-er, but much different than most of the tweets FBDC follows. The author and mind-body medicine guru tweets his daily intentions and his hundreds of thousands of followers benefit from messages... [FishBowlDC]

Burger Leaves Bloomberg - Posted October 29, 2009
Veteran reporter and "Suspicious Package" heartthrob, Tim Burger is a free agent. FishbowlDC confirmed that Burger resigned from his post at Bloomberg News, earlier this week. Sources at Bloomberg told us that they were "surprised by his resignation" and that "he will be missed." No word on T-Burg's life after... [FishBowlDC]

Is that a Blitzer in your pocket... - Posted October 23, 2009
Or are you just happy to see me? After an evening of [John] "King Royales" and "Blitzer Spritzers," I got creative with the Wolf bookmarks, one of the gifts in the CNN swag bags from last night's "New Guard" cocktail party at the St. Regis Hotel. The event was... [FishBowlDC]

DC's Bravest Media Types Take Stage for "Karaoke in the Capital" - Posted October 22, 2009
How do you get cardigans and pearls to the Rock and Roll Hotel? "Karaoke in the Capital"... DC's bravest media types took center stage last night for charity. Donning a cowboy hat, a "Fort Worth Star Telegram" belt buckle, a leather belt that read "Schieffer" and a new beard, CBS' Bob... [FishBowlDC]

FW Celebrates First Anniversary in Style - Posted October 20, 2009
Schuman signed copies of his book at FW's first anniversary party. WaPo's fashion magazine FW celebrated a one-year anniversary in style last evening at newly opened Masa 14. The FW team- publisher Jenny Abramson, editor Jennifer Barger and senior editor Betsy Lowther- welcomed everyone. "Even when 401Ks get cut in half, people like... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy negligee,"... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy negligee,"... [FishBowlDC]

When the Embassy's Rockin'... - Posted September 28, 2009
Suspicious Package- WaPo's Tom Toles, Christina Sevilla of the U.S. Trade Representative's office, Bloomberg's Tim Burger, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Bryan Greene and LAT's Josh Meyer- performed at the Danish Embassy Friday night, across the street from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's house (she no-showed). The event was... [FishBowlDC]

Media Types Dish for Charity - Posted September 24, 2009
Last night at Teatro Goldoni media types like Bill Press and Andrea Roane traded in their notepads and blackberries, for aprons and serving dishes. And what as the special occassion? Barry Glassman's Celebrity Chef Night, an annual charity event to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society. Though we can attest- they are... [FishBowlDC]

BTDubs, Keeks Bday Party Was Obvi Totes Brills - Posted September 22, 2009
Janet Donovan hosted a birthday party for Kiki Ryan last night at Teatro Goldoni, after her first day with Politico Click where she'll be covering "night life" (and we assure you, she's an expert). Though we do love her, we promise this is the last post on Kiki for a while... In... [FishBowlDC]

BTDubs, Keeks Bday Party Was Obvi Totes Brills - Posted September 22, 2009
Janet Donovan hosted a birthday party for Kiki Ryan last night at Teatro Goldoni, after her first day with Politico Click where she'll be covering "night life" (and we assure you, she's an expert). Though we do love her, we promise this is the last post on Kiki for a while... In... [FishBowlDC]

Weekend Wrap: Running and Drinking Like a Sailor - Posted September 21, 2009
Navy 5 Miler The Bachelor's Andy Baldwin, Mix 107.3's Tommy McFly, Roll Call's Jackie Kucinich, On Tap's Ashley Estill, Glenn Ballard and I (Matt Dornic) were all up bright and early on Sunday morning to run the Navy 5 Miler. I won't brag but facts are facts. I ran... [FishBowlDC]

Weekend Wrap: Running and Drinking Like a Sailor - Posted September 21, 2009
Navy 5 Miler The Bachelor's Andy Baldwin, Mix 107.3's Tommy McFly, Roll Call's Jackie Kucinich, On Tap's Ashley Estill, Glenn Ballard and I (Matt Dornic) were all up bright and early on Sunday morning to run the Navy 5 Miler. I won't brag but facts are facts. I ran... [FishBowlDC]

Gavin, Ryan and Dornic Do This Just In! - Posted September 18, 2009
Tune in to This Just In! over the weekend to hear "Team Gavin" (Patrick, his Yeas and Nays replacement Kiki Ryan and me, his FishbowlDC follow-on) as we discuss the evolution of journalism and the impact of social media on the news industry. From our friends at This Just In!:... [FishBowlDC]

An Open Letter to Politico re: "Click" & Kiki - Posted September 8, 2009
Dear Politico, Please add FishbowlDC to your press list. Remember us? The site that writes about you and your industry all day, every day? Doesn't ring a bell? Ask Patrick Gavin. 1) When you launch new sites (see Politico Click), we'd like to know. Since I covered USA... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

Famously Endorsed... - Posted September 2, 2009
If you followed Patrick Gavin's "Hottest Media Types" in the past, you know that our good pals at FamousDC have been known to officially endorse candidates of FishbowlDC's contests... this year is no different. FamousDC endorses: Most Ambitious: ABC's Jake Tapper "You don't stumble into the ABC News White House... [FishBowlDC]

Famously Endorsed... - Posted September 2, 2009
If you followed Patrick Gavin's "Hottest Media Types" in the past, you know that our good pals at FamousDC have been known to officially endorse candidates of FishbowlDC's contests... this year is no different. FamousDC endorses: Most Ambitious: ABC's Jake Tapper "You don't stumble into the ABC News White House... [FishBowlDC]

Fishbook's Final Category: "Cutest Couple" of 2009 - Posted September 2, 2009
Alright folks... the final category. Which couple is so cute that you can't stand it? Start voting on DC Media's "Cutest Couple" of 2009. *The photo collage is now complete. Take special note of Kilroy and Armstrong - our last picture to be added! FishbookDC's Cutest Couple of 2009. ... [FishBowlDC]

Fishbook's Final Category: "Cutest Couple" of 2009 - Posted September 2, 2009
Alright folks... the final category. Which couple is so cute that you can't stand it? Start voting on DC Media's "Cutest Couple" of 2009. *The photo collage is now complete. Take special note of Kilroy and Armstrong - our last picture to be added! FishbookDC's Cutest Couple of 2009. ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

Fran Drescher Comes to Washington - Posted September 1, 2009
Fischer and McCormick with Drescher. Photo courtesy of Donovan. Actress Fran Drescher was in town last week to promote some of the work she's doing with her charity Cancer Schmancer. The cancer survivor just launched FranBrand, an all natural, carcingoten-free line of skin care to raise awareness for cancer prevention, and has... [FishBowlDC]

Fran Drescher Comes to Washington - Posted September 1, 2009
Fischer and McCormick with Drescher. Photo courtesy of Donovan. Actress Fran Drescher was in town last week to promote some of the work she's doing with her charity Cancer Schmancer. The cancer survivor just launched FranBrand, an all natural, carcingoten-free line of skin care to raise awareness for cancer prevention, and has... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Celebrates "America's Morning News" Launch - Posted June 16, 2009
Melaine Morgan, John McCaslin and John Solomon. TWT editor John Solomon hosted a party at Morton's in Georgetown last evening to celebrate the launch of "America's Morning News," TWT's new radio program. He introduced co-hosts John McCaslin and Melanie Morgan- new to DC from the west coast- to a crowd that included... [FishBowlDC]

C-Bass Delargy Celebrates - Posted May 16, 2009
A very happy birthday to my co-editor and fav McFilet o'Fish, Christine "C-Bass" Delargy!!! How did Christine kick off her birthday? It wasn't pretty, folks. I won't give up all of the juicy details but I can tell you that it involved Kiki Ryan, tequila, an array of sombreros and a... [FishBowlDC]

Creative Coalition Kicks Off WHCD Weekend With Small Dinner - Posted May 10, 2009
Anne Schroeder Mullins, Christine Delargy, Kiki Ryan, Stephanie Green and Kate Michael FBDC kicked off WHCD weekend Thursday night with a small dinner hosted by Lani Hay and Mark Smith in honor of the Creative Coalition- Connie Britton, Ellen Burstyn, Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Barry Levinson, Kerry Washington, Tichina Arnold, Matthew... [FishBowlDC]

Roll Call Goes Glam for 21 Years of HOH - Posted May 1, 2009
Big names gathered for last night's uber-glam bash honoring the 21st anniversary of Roll Call's "Heard on the Hill" and a recent refresh of the RC website. The festivities took place at swanky Coco Sala where guests noshed on an array of chocolate-themed appetizers and cocktails (who knew you could... [FishBowlDC]

Roll Call Goes Glam for 21 Years of HOH - Posted May 1, 2009
Big names gathered for last night's uber-glam bash honoring the 21st anniversary of Roll Call's "Heard on the Hill" and a recent refresh of the RC website. The festivities took place at swanky Coco Sala where guests noshed on an array of chocolate-themed appetizers and cocktails (who knew you could... [FishBowlDC]