We’ve all been there before. You go to a restaurant based on a series of rave reviews on Yelp or TripAdvisor, only to be utterly disappointed by the food, service, and/or cost. Every time I have a food experience that proves to be the antithesis of its online review, I’m […]
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Tico Date Night Tuesdays
Tico is now offering a special “Date Night” menu on Tuesday evenings to split with your +1. For $30, you and a date can split one of the following dishes over a bottle of half-priced wine: Whole Roasted Chicken – Birra Adobo, French fries, and Tico cauliflower Carne Asada – Marinated […]
Joselito is the Spanish Brunch You Need This Spring
Spring has finally sprung in DC, which means there are new restaurants, bars and spring food specials blooming just as quickly as the flowers. The city is buzzing with young professionals eager to shake off the winter blues – not to mention a little hibernation weight – while still enjoying […]
Havana Good Time at Colada Shop!
Welcome to Cuba (well, in DC that is)! Mario Monte, one of three partners at Colada Shop, embodies the spirit of this small Cuban joint located on 14th and T Streets in Northwest D.C. Authentic, social, and casual, Monte’s personality and Cuban roots are mirrored in the flavorful food and drink […]
Crave-Worthy Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sauce
Garlic bread with sauce is one of my favorite side dishes to make on a lazy weeknight or to bring to a potluck. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s a crowd favorite. While the recipe below should act as a general guideline, feel free to adjust it based on what […]
10 Things American Travelers Should Know Before Jet Setting Off to Havana, Cuba
No, Dorothy, we are definitely not in Kansas anymore. Havana is a vibrant city that seems to be perpetually caught between its revolutionary past and its seemingly uncharted future. It is a city of contrasts, which can be found in nearly every interaction or experience, making Havana all the more […]