As I was enroute to Cuba Libre restaurant in DC, I was thinking of all the negative comments I heard from friends about this restaurant. Naturally, my expectations were low as I walked into the restaurant. I walk in and clearly see great effort has gone into the interior design with […]
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Summer Calabrian Chili Pasta with Ricotta and Sweet Corn
One of my favorite DC summer activities is catching up with friends outside over dinner. While putting good food down on the table is always one of my top priorities, in the summer I don’t want to spend a ton of time doing so. For how great this pasta dish tastes, you’ll […]
Bowls on Bowls: The Low Down on DC’s Best Bowl Spots
If you have been in DC for more than a minute you can’t count on one hand all the bowl spots you’ve passed. There are many. If you love eating bowls of food as much as I do, DC is also the place for you. But the best part is […]
Tupelo Honey, Your New Spot for Southern Comfort Food
When people go out to dine, they typically are looking for an experience that leaves them uplifted. Uplifted in terms of having had a delicious meal that spurred their tastes buds with service that made them feel welcomed and comfortable enough to mistake that they were at home. At Tupelo […]
DC Harvest: Fresh, Beautiful & Local
I’m a sucker for anything or anyone that stands for bringing business and giving back together while making everything look beautiful. At DC Harvest I found that very nature embedded into every ingredient and dish. From their greens that are bought from Little Wild Things (the only woman’s owned garden […]
Recipe: Croque Madame
Ladies and gentlemen, may I proudly present to you the queen of comfort food, the Croque Madame.
Poké Papa DC
Poké Papa DC serves Hawaiian inspired poké bowls and is the newest buzz on the block, the block of 806 H St NW, Washington, DC to be exact. This trendy deconstructed sushi lives up to the hype, and as a dietitian, I approve! If you’re trying Poké for the first time or indulging again, this […]
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 […]
Get the Alta Strada Hoagie at Taylor Gourmet Before March 14
Taylor Gourmet has teamed up with chef Michael Schlow of Tico, The Riggsby, and Alta Strada, on a special edition hoagie with proceeds benefiting the Chance for Life childhood cancer charity. The sweet and spicy, mouthwatering Italian hoagie is named “Alta Strada” and is topped with roasted turkey and ham, […]
Definitive Ranking of All 13 Flavors of La Croix
Don’t deny it: you go through at least one case of La Croix each week, but if you’re really being honest with yourself, it’s more like two or three. And everyone you know has their go-to flavor about which they are way more passionate than they should be. You’ve seen relationships […]
Movie Review: The Girl on the Train is a Must See!
I had the pleasure of attending an early screening of The Girl on the Train on Wednesday evening (thanks Cloture Club)! I read the book earlier this year and I have been anxiously awaiting the movie premiere ever since. While I am always hesitant to compare a movie to the […]