Grilling season is here and I’m kicking things off with one of my favorite grilling recipes. Tsukune (or chicken meatballs) are easy to make and perfect for a crowd. Try them at your next BBQ as a great alternative to burgers and hot dogs. Enjoy!
Tag: food
Cuba Libre Revisited
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 […]
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 […]
Treat Yourself to The Smith
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 […]
Recipe: Croque Madame
Ladies and gentlemen, may I proudly present to you the queen of comfort food, the Croque Madame.
Bar Review: McClellan’s Retreat
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. […]
DC Wine Fest is Back!
DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition kicked off their second year with a sold out wine tasting on Saturday, April 8th at Longview Gallery in Shaw. Tastings bring together a great variety of wines (some from the DMV!), live music, delicious eats, and of course art. Each tasting session lasts 2-3 hours […]
Crave-Worthy Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sauce
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 […]
10 Things American Travelers Should Know Before Jet Setting Off to Havana, Cuba
No, Dorothy, we are definitely not in Kansas anymore. Havana is a vibrant city that seems to be perpetually caught between its revolutionary past and its seemingly uncharted future. It is a city of contrasts, which can be found in nearly every interaction or experience, making Havana all the more […]
From Georgetown to the Streets of Thailand
I love fall and everything basic about it. When the temperature starts to drop and the leaves begin to fall, I enter into a pure state of bliss. It’s also that time of year when I start to crave Thai food. I didn’t become a Thai fanatic until I moved […]
Georgetown’s Via Umbria is Your Passport to Italy
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 […]