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In previous posts, I emphasized how Washington is the ideal home away from home. So many people here proudly hail from diverse backgrounds, often bringing the tastes of their native region with them. Whether you’re a Spanish ex-pat missing tasty tapas, or a native Washingtonian seeking to expand your culinary horizons, […]
Before you dive in, check out Part I of this series on Barrel. If you read my last #UrbanBourbon post, you know I raved about Barrel. Chef Garrett Fleming (one of three Washingtonians on the upcoming season of Top Chef!) offered an international take on Southern cuisine that was nothing […]
Did you know Bulgaria has been making wine as far back as the Stone Age and the Thracians? That’s about 9000 years ago! And they were the largest supplier of wine to the Soviet Union? And Sir Winston Churchill reportedly ordered 500 liters of Bulgaria’s wine every year? Also, Chef […]
When I first heard of Barrel, I thought I had it all figured out – its very name is the sacred aging vessel for America’s spirit and the menu offered fried chicken with bourbon peach jam. It was Southern and clearly where I needed to be. When I first sat […]
On October 6, I received an unexpected invite – to be a dining diva with the Bitches Who Brunch. While I’ve admired the bitches from afar, I never thought I’d share a meal with them. Four courses of Central’s award-winning French cuisine, with each dish accompanied by rosé from Château […]
Nearly 20,000 people are expected to descend upon the DMV this October for DC VegFest, a free vegetarian festival hosted by Compassion Over Killing. Ahead of the festivities, we were invited to Busboys and Poets on September 21 for an exclusive preview of what’s to come for the district’s kindest […]
After 167 years, America’s third oldest, continuously operating restaurant, Tadich Grill, will open its doors here in DC on Thursday, October 1 at the corner of 10th and Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004). Tadich Grill’s history dates back to 1849, during California’s famed Gold Rush, […]
Starting on September 19th, the newly opened (in July) Olivia’s Diner (1120 19th St NW) will begin a weekend bottomless brunch. According to their press release: Bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary cocktails can be added to any entrée for a $14, but it’s not just the drinks that are bottomless […]
Based on the results of a recent grilled cheese experiment that couldn’t have turned out more delicious, and the online response, we just had to share this super easy recipe. This is how you make the ultimate braised beef short rib grilled cheese on sourdough bread with smoked Gouda, caramelized […]
If you haven’t been to Le Diplomate, then go (here are 24 reasons and pictures why you should go). Chances are you have been and had their epic burger for lunch, or sat on their patio while Erik helped you pick the perfect bottle of wine to pair with your […]
Happy [early] Friday! We are just hours from the weekend but before you wrap up the workweek, take a look at my weekly post, Friday Five. Every Friday, I’ll list off the five things you need to be wearing, eating, buying or reading. Scroll down to check out my faves. […]
As Majority Leader Reid’s recent retirement announcement has reminded us all, no Capitol Hill staffer is safe from unemployment. It can happen any time, election season or not. But when election season rolls around, the infinite wisdom of the American people can have us on our way out of these […]