At Modena, the new Ashok Bajaj concept located in the former Bibiana space, diners enjoy a seasonal menu driven by locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef John Melfi helms the kitchen, churning out Italian classics such as burrata and tagliatelle bolognese, along with modern ones, including a duck breast smoked in […]
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Fall Harvest @ Boqueria
Boqueria is taking on the fall season with new seasonal dishes, created to celebrate the flavors and ingredients of autumn. We stopped in recently to sample some of them, along with a few of the classics as well. We started off with Jamon Serrano, freshly carved from the leg, served […]
New Brunch Destination – City Winery DC
City Winery DC launched a brunch menu a few months ago, which we were able to check out on a recent visit. During the summer months, brunch is served on the rooftop and features local DJ’s; unfortunately, the rooftop was closed for a private event, but we did tour the […]
Thompson Italian – well worth a trip across the river
Thompson Italian, a welcome addition to Falls Church, fully delivers on promises of fresh pasta and seasonal dishes in a casual, family friendly environment. The restaurant, first open for service in August, is run by husband/wife duo Gabe & Katherine Thompson (chef and pastry chef), whose impressive resumés include (among […]
Summit: a downtown DC rooftop destination
Looking for a relaxing spot to grab a quick bite or drink near the office? What about with views of the US Capitol and Washington Monument? Enter Summit – a rooftop bar & lounge that sits atop the new luxury Conrad Hotel in CityCenter DC. Situated on the 11th floor, […]
Playing with fire at Cherry – the W hotel’s flame-centric restaurant
Cherry, the newly opened restaurant inside the renovated W Hotel, promises farm-to-fire fare, where elements of each menu offering touch the flames in some way. The open kitchen is centered around a huge 15ft. wood-burning grill and oven – apparently, the largest in DC. The food is straightforward, with an […]
Grab a TallBoy at Shaw’s Newest Neighborhood Bar
Wings, grilled cheese, and beer – what more could you ask for? TallBoy opened recently on 9th St. in Shaw, filling a void in the area for a casual bar that serves up solid food at affordable prices. The menu is straightforward – wings and grilled cheese, and is served […]
Lobster and Libations at Luke’s: DC’s Newest Happy Hour
Come grab a lobster roll – the beer’s on the house! This week, Luke’s Lobster rolled out a new happy hour across their DC locations, with some pretty awesome deals (free beer, anyone??): a FREE can of Narragansett when you buy a lobster roll $1 cans of Narragansett with any […]