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Wind and below 0 temperatures call for one thing and one thing only – hot, melty cheese that warms the soul from the inside out. BLT Steak’s fondue program is the culinary equivalent of a cozy wool blanket and we got a preview of all the ooey gooey deliciousness. Savory […]
Fresh on the scene this October, Officina just made its big splash on the north side of the Wharf. I was lucky enough to make a quick stop a few weeks ago for my belated birthday celebration. Here are my thoughts: [First and foremost], Food: Truly delightful. From classic Italian […]
Last week, I was invited to attend generalist’s highly anticipated debut event Cheese 101 – an evening of wine, cheese, education, and conversation with DC’s own local cheesemonger Alice Bergen Phillips. generalist has a simple mission: to bring subject matter experts together with curious people who want to learn more […]
Attention all cheese lovers – for those of you that don’t know what queso fundido is, you’re welcome. You are about to be changed forever. Queso fundido is different than your every day queso, it is much gooier, thicker, stringier, more flavorful, and way cheesier. Queso fundido is a dish […]
Cheese lovers, look not further than Stable to satisfy all of your ooey-gooey cravings. The warm wood decor and red-and-white checked napkins make you feel like you’ve stepped off the slopes in Switzerland and right into a cozy chalet. To complete your imaginary après-ski adventure, reserve your spot for Stable’s raclette […]
Pizzeria Vetri & Shake Shack picked up new flavors of the month – and are making it (facebook) official with new, drool worthy limited edition menu items. The Shake Shack Chicken Parm Ever torn between the comfort of marina sauce and the savory satisfaction of a cheeseburger? Same. Shake Shack […]
There’s no shortage of great spots to get your lunch on in Penn Quarter. But there may only be one where you can have one of DC’s best burgers, fresh poke, and giant, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies all from the same menu. The Hungry Lobbyist team headed over to new-ish New […]
I give the team at McClellan’s Retreat a lot of credit for mixing things up. In addition to a solid list of cocktails and unique liqueurs, each month they put together a themed menu. In March, the theme was “guilty pleasures,” classy takes on drinks you’d be embarrassed to order in public. […]
There are few days that go by when I don’t wish for a bite of my old diet from when I lived in Florence. It was a continuous rotation of espresso, pizza, paninis, red wine and pasta. Florence spoiled me. Florence turned me into the passionate, undeniable foodie I am today. […]
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 […]
I’m going to keep this short simple: VIRGINIA IS NOT THAT FAR AWAY. Hop in an uber, grab a car, or metro across the river (heck you can even bike), and you will expand your dining options ten-fold…And then you will be disappointed that you didn’t do it sooner. Of […]
In the last two years, Georgetown has really stepped up its food game thanks to places like family-owned Via Umbria – an Italian marketplace under one roof. Over the weekend, I partook in Via Umbria’s 2nd anniversary celebration that was open to the public and included complimentary tastings, specialty cocktails, and […]