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Just off the popular U Street / 14th Street corridor is Pizzeria Vetri; a fast-casual, family friendly pizza place that slings out super hot, super fast pies and other treats…but maybe a bit to fast. Using what I would consider a deli-style assembly line set up, the open restaurant boasts […]
General Manager Millian Palma is the first to admit it: Jardenea is hard to find. “We don’t even have a sign outside,” he joked. If you’ve spent any time on the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, you’ve walked by Jardenea. It is the restaurant tucked away […]
Boy, was I spoiled last week. Not only did I have the unbelievable pleasure of meeting artist Robin Hill, I also enjoyed the newest fall menu additions at the Fairfax Hotel Grille & Lounge. Let’s start with the art. Australian artist Robin Hill is represented by Studio E Partners, a […]
Many parents say to their children, “you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up” (And no, I am not trying to start some political reference, but just go with it). Well if Erik Bruner-Yang (chef and restauratuer) is the parent, then Maketto is the child. Maketto is […]
Sally’s Middle Name was nothing like I expected. Not because I had low expectations, but because it blew me out of the water. Seriously, every aspect of my evening was so thoughtful and creative. From the drinks to dinner to dessert to the service, it was exceptional. Why did I […]
The D.C. food scene was beside itself last month when Michelin released its coveted stars and Bib Gourmand guide for excellent, affordable dining options. Unsurprisingly, renowned chef and restaurateur José Andrés was at the top of both lists, with two stars for Minibar and an impressive four restaurants on the […]
Imagine a drinking establishment whose entire aesthetic, menu, concept and decor have been dreamt up exclusively by the most seasoned bartenders and restaurateurs in DC. Now imagine that place on the corner of Vermont and U. That’s Service Bar. Two months ago, I snagged a sneak peek of Service Bar’s […]
You may know Chef Luigi from his street level gem, Al Tiramisu, just off Dupont Circle. A place frequented by George Cloney who insists he must always go here when in town. Recently, Chef Luigi expanded his operations and opened a second restaurant, Aperto, in the formerly Primi Piatti location not […]
Todd Luongo was doing something right when he envisioned Mythology, one of the newest restaurants on H Street. And lucky me, I had the pleasure of enjoying this magical restaurant last week. When you walk in, you are immediately in awe of the decor itself, a mythological themed oasis (I mean, […]
I was born in the South, Eastern North Carolina in fact. I grew up hunting, fishing, and using those animals. Whole hogs were cooked several times a year. Venison sausage was made by hand. Fried catfish caught on the pond was a staple. Mac n’ cheese so thick and cheesy […]
For those who have trouble leaving the district, there’s finally a good reason to venture up the red line. Tucked away off the main Bethesda thoroughfare is Brickside Food & Drink, a sports bar with some upscale dishes that make you think in you’re in one of D.C.’s hotter dining […]
I arrived to Bad Saint at 3:45pm for dinner – yes, 3:45pm. And after waiting until its 5:30pm opening, I almost didn’t get a table for the first seating. Following Bon Appetit’s article that named Bad Saint the second Best New Restaurant in America, I am by no means surprised. This […]