“Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.” – Jonathan Safran Foer Have you ever met someone who “just wasn’t really into food”? I have, and I’m still confused about where they find their joy. Homemade family classics, a nostalgic fast food item, or a Michelin Star meal […]
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Taste of the Nation 2018
One of DC’s best culinary events is back! DC Taste of the Nation will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 in the National Building Museum. As always, the annual tasting event will feature gourmet cuisine and cocktails crafted by the city’s top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists. One-hundred-percent of proceeds from the event […]
2018 Rammy Award Finalists Are Here
Last night at The Hamilton, we got a taste of the creations that will be honored at the Rammy Awards Gala, taking place on June 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. “Burnt Eggplant” – Arroz “Unaccustomed Earth” Cocktail with Veggie Straw – Petworth Citizen Mezcal Cocktail – Espita […]
Feasting Famously: Tiffany MacIsaac
Have Your Cake… Tiffany MacIsaac is the Chef/Owner of DC’s hottest new bakery: Buttercream Bakeshop. The whimsical shop is something every neighborhood dreams of, with grab and go breakfast creations, hot coffee, sweet confections, hand painted cakes, and even unicorn poop! I make a point to stop in every time […]
Recap: DC Taste of the Nation
DC Taste of the Nation is by far DC’s best foodie event. Bringing together almost 100 of DC’s finest restaurants and bars, the event delivered all the food and drink your heart desired while supporting No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. Here are 5 reasons why Taste […]
Buttercream Bakery Now Open in Shaw
ERMAHGERD Buttercream Bakery is opening! The much anticipated Buttercream Bakery from Tiffany MacIsaac (who moved to DC to open Birch & Barley) and partner/lead decorator Alexandra Mudry-Till (famed CIA graduate…no not that one!) will open their doors to the public on Tuesday, May 17th. Cookies, cakes, pies, sweet treats, small gifts, Compass […]