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Chef Marzelli is no stranger to the D.C. food scene and has cooked in the kitchens of Sfoglina, Garrison, and Vidalia, to name a few. It is no wonder Cherry brought in a local master to lead the open-fire kitchen and embody their website credo, “the primal art of smoke […]
At Modena, the new Ashok Bajaj concept located in the former Bibiana space, diners enjoy a seasonal menu driven by locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef John Melfi helms the kitchen, churning out Italian classics such as burrata and tagliatelle bolognese, along with modern ones, including a duck breast smoked in […]
Nina May opened in the fall of 2019 to immediate praise. Located in the old Bird space in Shaw, the fresh concept of a communal neighborhood eatery has been brought to life by Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic. Every element is designed to make you feel good […]
Boqueria is taking on the fall season with new seasonal dishes, created to celebrate the flavors and ingredients of autumn. We stopped in recently to sample some of them, along with a few of the classics as well. We started off with Jamon Serrano, freshly carved from the leg, served […]
“Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.” – Jonathan Safran Foer Have you ever met someone who “just wasn’t really into food”? I have, and I’m still confused about where they find their joy. Homemade family classics, a nostalgic fast food item, or a Michelin Star meal […]
It’s Oyster Season, Baby! ‘Tis the season for oysters in the District! Hurry in to Legal Sea Foods for their shell-shocking oyster festival that runs until October 9! You can feast on these bivalves in their raw form with oysters from coast to coast; baked in varieties like oyster scampi […]
Thompson Italian, a welcome addition to Falls Church, fully delivers on promises of fresh pasta and seasonal dishes in a casual, family friendly environment. The restaurant, first open for service in August, is run by husband/wife duo Gabe & Katherine Thompson (chef and pastry chef), whose impressive resumés include (among […]
Rum is a long-celebrated liquor that has shaped not only the cocktail world but also influenced colonialism, slavery, and economics. With tomorrow being National Rum Day (and a Friday), celebrate the last few weeks of summer with fellow rum enthusiasts with the one spirit that invokes salty ocean breezes, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]