There are no shortage of Indian places in Washington, D.C. and it’s fairly clear there are some front runners. For instance, you can’t really speak about Indian cuisine without mentioning Ashok Bajaj, The Godfather of bringing Indian food to DC with his first restaurant here, Bombay Club. Since then, the […]
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DC Patios to Frequent This Summer
DC Has Reached Peak Patio SZN There’s something about dining al fresco in DC that really brings me to peak summer status. It seems like no matter where restaurants are located in DC, they try to make a patio situation happen. That said, some are better than others. Here are […]
Blue Duck Tavern Offers Regional Seasonal Summer Fare
Experience the best of the Chesapeake region at this iconic DC eatery. Growing up in Maryland, I experienced the beauty of summer bounty that the Chesapeake region provides. From sweet corn and cantaloupe, to blue crab and juicy tomatoes – summer is by far the best season for cooking. Chef […]
Shameful Snacking: Uncovered
What do you eat when no one is around? Is there something you quietly crave when you know no one is looking? Below are the bizarre, yet incredible responses gathered from a few D.C. locals. Do you share some of these secret shame snacking habits? “When I’m trying to diet […]
Celebrate Bastille Day Feasting Like Your French Foodie Doppelgänger
Ella Fitzgerald crooned about loving “Paris in the summer when it sizzles”, and so do local Francophiles on July 14. This Sunday marks Bastille Day, also known as la Fête Nationale where we celebrate all things French. Depending on which celebrated French icon you wish to emulate this weekend, we […]
Austin: the city of breakfast tacos, breweries and BBQs
After hearing lots of great things about Austin, we finally got the chance to visit this tech hipster city. Besides great music, shared scooters, and amazing history, we also enjoyed the foodie options that were as good as all of what this city has to offer.
The Palm Summer Lobster Special is Back!
Lobster is delicious. Sweet, tender, succulent and juicy. A good lobster is hard to beat; but you deserve better than good. You deserve lobster nirvana this summer at The Palm. You deserve live, never frozen, four, five, or six pound Nova Scotia lobsters. You deserve to get them at a […]
Duke’s Grocery: Foggy Bottom’s Latest Edition
Come one, come all to Duke’s Grocery numero tres! Duke’s Grocery, known for having one of D.C.’s best burgers (and you better believe the hype), welcomes tourists and locals alike to stop by for drinks, supper, or brunch. Duke’s recently opened its newest location in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood and […]
Umaya Unveils New Summer Dishes and Indoor/Outdoor Patio
Why yes, I would like to enjoy the pleasures of the outdoors while dining indoors on fresh sushi, grilled lamb, and grilled oysters; and Umaya is making those dreams come true this summer. Rolling out some new menu items, chef Nick keeps it light and refreshing for the dog days […]
“Three-Martini Lunch” – The History of America’s Signature Cocktail
Jimmy Carter once stated that the “working class was subsidizing the $50 martini lunch”, and that statement still holds true today in the Nation’s Capital. Like many legends, there is some stipulation on where the origin of the martini lies; in the town of Martinez, California during the mid-1800s Gold […]
Mintwood Place Unveils Large Format Family Meal Menu
Charming Neighborhood Brasserie Pleases the Whole Family Mintwood Place, a DC staple in Adams Morgan, unveiled their new Family Meal menu, which is easy on the wallet and perfect for enjoying with loved ones and friends. The three-course, family-style feast is priced at $160 and offers guests a rotating list […]
Oval Room: Better Than Ever
Sitting a few blocks from the White House, with an all glass front facing a very busy side walk, the Oval Room (part of Ashok Bajaj’s DC empire) is bustling on a warm spring day for lunch. Almost every table is full, most men in jackets and ties, but not […]