As a native North Carolinian, and avid hunter/fisherman, I am always a bit skeptical of these new “farm-to-table” and “wild game” restaurants. I mean, unless you’re experimenting with molecular gastronomy, isn’t everything farm-to-table? Someone grew it right? And if you ever go to a restaurant that specializes in “wild game” […]
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Le Diplomate Provides Authentic French Bistro Vibe to the Heart of DC
The hottest restaurant on the popular 14th Street corridor in DC is undoubtedly Le Diplomate. Less than a month old now, the STARR Restaurant group has brought DC an authentic French bistro providing amazing outdoor space, large and open interior, and phenomenal food. Located in an old laundry facility that […]
Phonation is Phantastic
I have a rule about pho, that heavenly Vietnamese spicy rice noodle and delicious broth dish: it should only be ordered in the suburbs and the best is in strip malls (see Pho Golden Cow). So when I saw the Phonation food truck, I decided to slowly walk by and […]
The Jayson “I want my ball back” Werth Story
On April 9th, Washington Nationals bearded outfielder Jayson Werth reached and passed the 500-RBI mark, driving in three runs in the Nationals’ 8-7 victory over the White Sox. His two-run homer in the sixth inning shot straight into Section 105…right where I was sitting. Luckily, I scrambled out of the […]
Truckaroo is Back Jack (Fri. 4/19)
That’s right boys and girls, Truckaroo is back on Friday April 19th from 11:00am – 11:00pm at our own Washington Nationals Stadium “Bull Pen” area. Offering free admission for access to the over 20 food trucks, live music, outdoor games, and cold frosty beverages. This will be the first Truckaroo […]
ARTINI 2013: Where you can finally drink in a museum
Artini (or #ARTINI as apparently everything now has a hashtag before it) is the annual gathering at the Cororan Museum hosted by the 1869 Society. Basically, young, trendy art crowd meets DC scene to raise money around special cocktails from DC’s hottest mixologists. There is nothing inherently wrong with any […]
Simplest Asian-Style Glaze You’ll Ever Make
What is it about a good Asian-style glaze that leaves us wanting more? That umami flavor that works perfect on salmon, or tossed over warm vegetables, or even on grilled pineapple. Umami is one of the five tastes, along with sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. In Japanese it translates to […]
Name PJ Clarke’s new oyster, win a patio party
PJ Clarke’s is giving you the change to name their signature oyster they’ll be serving here in Washington, DC! Eat at their 16th and K St NW location, suggest a name, and go to their patio party on April 9th where they will announce the winner. If your name is […]
Homemade and Simple Italian at Al Tiramisu
Located just off Dupont Circle, in a very nondescript location with a small jester on the awning is some of the freshest Italian food in DC where as much as possible is cured, made by hand, or done in house. This is all occurring at the hands of Italian born […]
Ignite Your #Natitude DC (or least pretend for one day)
Well, it’s finally here, MLB opening day. That means the Washington Nationals have their annual day game at 1:05pm. Because hey, let’s face it, it’s Congressional recess, the Monday after Easter, so no one is really working anyway, and EVERYONE’S NCAA bracket is busted. So grab your red polo, or […]
Hey DC, what are you listening to?
We all do it. Before a meeting to get pumped up. Prior to a date to calm the nerves. On the D1 bus heading to the office. While waiting for the red line Metro to start working again. Everyone has a “go-to” song for various occasions and DC is no […]
Tash on the Hill: Bread, Hummus and Lamb, Oh My!
Just off the House side of the US Capitol in Southeast DC lies Barracks Row – a neighborhood stretch of restaurants and bars, far enough from the Hill to keep tour groups, lobbying fly-in, and most day-to-day lobbyists away is constantly changing. These are all good things. One of the […]