Chef Marzelli is no stranger to the D.C. food scene and has cooked in the kitchens of Sfoglina, Garrison, and Vidalia, to name a few. It is no wonder Cherry brought in a local master to lead the open-fire kitchen and embody their website credo, “the primal art of smoke […]
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Nina May brings the warm and cozy just in time for DC’s chill
Nina May opened in the fall of 2019 to immediate praise. Located in the old Bird space in Shaw, the fresh concept of a communal neighborhood eatery has been brought to life by Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic. Every element is designed to make you feel good […]
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 […]
Laos in Town Brings the Flavor & the Spice
When you think of Laotian food, what comes to mind? Sticky rice, marinated meats and fish, epic tender pork, and soups and stews that taste like they took a century to make. Good, because that is exactly what you’ll get a Laos in Town. The space is awesome – huge […]
Celebrate Bastille Day Feasting Like Your French Foodie Doppelgänger
Ella Fitzgerald crooned about loving “Paris in the summer when it sizzles”, and so do local Francophiles on July 14. This Sunday marks Bastille Day, also known as la Fête Nationale where we celebrate all things French. Depending on which celebrated French icon you wish to emulate this weekend, we […]
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 […]
The Palm Summer Lobster Special is Back!
Lobster is delicious. Sweet, tender, succulent and juicy. A good lobster is hard to beat; but you deserve better than good. You deserve lobster nirvana this summer at The Palm. You deserve live, never frozen, four, five, or six pound Nova Scotia lobsters. You deserve to get them at a […]
Sonoma County Winegrowers Shine at Charlie Palmer Steak
Sonoma County is recognized for its stunning views, immaculate landscaping, and iconic wine. However, did you know it is nearing 100% sustainability by the end of 2019? Last week Sonoma County Winegrower’s President Karissa Kruse led a small luncheon at Charlie Palmer Steak with vineyard owners to share their vision […]
Get Your Tickets to D.C. Wine Fest this Saturday!
D.C. Wine Fest is back just in time to celebrate the incoming warm weather. Come join fellow Washingtonians for an elevated wine tasting experience that aims to stimulate all of your senses at Long View Gallery. You’ll have the chance to sample over 65 wines and ciders, enjoy great food, […]
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 […]
George’s Chophouse: Worth a Trip Down the Redline
For a city known for a culture of steakhouses, DC and the greater metro rarely provide a diner with a memorable, or even above average, steak. As a midwesterner, the thought of paying DC prices for a cut of meat that has been overcooked or poorly seasoned is so unappealing […]