Detour Coffee, in Arlington, VA, is nestled amongst convenience stores, gas stations and apartment complexes, causing many to take a detour from their every day agendas to pop in for coffee. What they might not realize upon entering is how amazing the food is, as well. While the coffee (and […]
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A True Taste of Paris in DC: Maison Kayser
Bonjour to all my French food lovers, I have a very special treat for you – Maison Kayser is now open in DC! Maison Kayser, an authentic artisanal French Boulangerie, meaning that bread and other baked goods are mixed and baked on-site all day long, is now opened at 1345 […]
#FridayFoodRules: Don’t. Microwave. Bacon.
Bacon should never be microwaved Diner coffee is the best coffee When it comes to frosting the cake, less is more You can take a whole donut, or no donut (looking at you Pam, stop cutting them, we know it’s you) Avocado is always worth the up-charge Featured image credit
Commonwealth Joe: Not Your Average Daily Grind
A giant golden pipe, tasting flights, and growlers. Clinking glasses, caffeine laced laughter, and the loud whoosh of freshly tapped nitro. Intoxicating scents of freshly roasted beans and subtly sweet pastries. You have arrived at Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters. Commonwealth Joe takes the idea of a coffee shop, turns it on […]
Five Cool Spots to Try Cardamom in DC
On a recent excursion to Navy Yard my roommate wanted a hot coffee and I was craving ice cream. Thank you Philz and Ice Cream Jubilee, respectively, for having Yards Park locations. Lindsay ordered the fun sounding “Philharmonic” featuring Cardamom, Maple and Earth. (Earth? Not sure what this means, but OK […]
Best Almond Milk Latte in DC
Almond. Milk. Lattes. If these three words caught your attention, then this article is for you! Having recently turned to almond milk and being in love with coffee I needed to find the places with the best almond milk lattes. After trying so many which were either too bitter or […]
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 […]
The Art of Movie and Quiche
I’ve always loved the movies and spent the majority of my formidable years in theaters, a side effect of being an only child with a highly active imagination. The smell of popcorn, the scratchy polyester seats, and the anticipation when the lights begin to dim – the movies were and […]
A Day’s Worth of D.C. Drinks: Fall Flavors
Ahhh, fall in Washington – no tourists, no humidity, no problems. It’s the best time of year to scoop up the last of the year’s farmer’s market finds, bundle up for a patio brunch in chilly (but beautifully sunny) weather and slurp up all the seasonal libations our city has […]