Are you ready for a Meowy Christmas? Happy pawlidays? Well I know the purrfect place to celebrate this season. I’m not kitten around! In all seriousness, I will try not to bog you down with cat puns, but I want to let you know about Crumbs & Whiskers, DC’s first and […]
Alli Tucker
FIRST TAKE: Officina, the Wharf’s Newest Hit Restaurant
Fresh on the scene this October, Officina just made its big splash on the north side of the Wharf. I was lucky enough to make a quick stop a few weeks ago for my belated birthday celebration. Here are my thoughts: [First and foremost], Food: Truly delightful. From classic Italian […]
Karma Modern Indian: Out with the Old, In with the FREAKIN’ AWESOME New
A restaurant is only as good as its owner’s vision, and those selected to implement that vision. When Karma Modern Indian owners Sachin Mahajan and Ricky Singh imagined an inventive take on traditional Indian fare [with a kick-a** bar program], they employed the ever talented Ajay Kumar and Dominik Lenikowski as their […]
Part Tres: It’s Wine O’Clock at Fogo De Chao
We welcome you to the third installment of Meat Sweats – a tale of two hungry girls, Haley and Alli, who can’t get enough meat! Part three of our steak saga at Fogo de Chão was accompanied by some “pour” decisions. In a recent press release, Fogo announced it had “partnered with […]
Creative Dishes and Exceptional Service at the Chef’s Table of Ritz-Carlton’s Westend Bistro
No one likes homework, am I right? Well, think again. At the Westend Bistro’s Chef’s Table inside Washington D.C.’s Ritz-Carlton, homework is a requirement for your meal, and we are ALL. ABOUT. IT. Prior to your intimate feast, Chef Alvin Dela Cruz asks that you fill out a questionnaire regarding […]
Chill Out at Bibiana
It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s sweaty AF. WELCOME to DC summer, folks. Time to pop out the frosé, mooch off your friend’s rooftop pool, and cool down in the best ways you know how. Well, I’m here to let you know of a new idea: Bibiana’s Chilled Summer Menu. This […]
A “Revival” in Baltimore
Nestled in Baltimore’s historic and prestigious Mount Vernon neighborhood is a new hot spot for meals and adult beverages. Hotel Revival, a boutique hotel boasting 14 stories, is the place. As their website says, Hotel Revival “serves as a community gathering place, and contributes to the renewal of the area […]
The Gin-aissance Has Arrived in D.C.
It’s a big week for America’s closest allies. Not only was the third royal baby born this week, but London’s Portobello Road Gin has been officially released in the U.S. London’s bustling Portobello Road is not full of savory mushrooms as you may assume, it’s full of gin. Veteran barkeep […]
RASA Brings Us Incredible Fast Casual Indian Fare
I’ve been raving about my experience at Rasa since the moment I left that glorious lunch. Between the quality ingredients, great ambiance, and exceedingly friendly service, Rasa went above and beyond what you’d expect from a “fast casual experience.” And they even offer adult beverages! Focused on flavor-packed bowls and […]
Gettin’ Saucy for Rigoni di Asiago Spreads and Toppings
I was recently tasked with the ***difficult*** job of sampling Rigoni di Asiago’s organic and all-natural spreads. I’d sampled a few before, but hadn’t truly mixed and matched them with different food combinations. I also hadn’t thrown a little party for my closest friends to sample hte variety. So last […]
Falling for Fogo: Alli and Haley Dine at Fogo de Chão, Chapter 2
Welcome back to another episode of meat sweats! We are your hosts, Alli and Haley. This fall, we have been sprinkled with more than just colorful leaves and hella pumpkin spice – Fogo de Chão has graciously showered us with more meats than we could handle. And yes, we can handle […]
Duck Duck Goose (Caution, Fowl Imagery)
Bonjour, brasserie délicieux. We don’t usually make our way to Bethesda (nothing against Bethesda, just simply lazy). So when we discovered an adorable looking French brasserie (one of Haley’s favorite food genres) named Duck Duck Goose (like Alli’s IG handle, @tucktuckgoose9), we thought it was a sign from above. As you […]