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 […]
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Lupo Verde Osteria Celebrates Fall with new menu
As the temperatures start to drop and cool, crisp air flows in, it is time to indulge in more hearty fare that keeps us warm and happy. Chef Matt Franklin is doing just that with his new Fall inspired menu at Lupo Verde Osteria. Franklin was tapped by Med Lahlou of […]
Thompson Italian – well worth a trip across the river
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 […]
Talk a Walk Down Via Sophia
In the newly redone restaurant space in the Hamilton Hotel downtown, you’ll find some of the best, elevated Southern Italian osteria dining in the DMV. At Via Sophia and Society (the restaurant and its accompanying cocktail bar), you’ll find full menus for breakfast all the way through dinner and weekend […]
Review: The Meatball Shop
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for, and no I’m not talking about The Greatest Showman, I’m talking about the opening of The Meatball Shop. The NYC transplant has finally opened their doors on 14th Street after facing some kinks in the permitting process. After settling into the cheerful […]
FIRST TAKE: Officina, the Wharf’s Newest Hit Restaurant
Fresh on the scene this October, Officina just made its big splash on the north side of the Wharf. I was lucky enough to make a quick stop a few weeks ago for my belated birthday celebration. Here are my thoughts: [First and foremost], Food: Truly delightful. From classic Italian […]
Lupo Verde Osteria Opens in the Pallisades Showcasing Pasta and Sunday Supper
Mamma Mia, Here They Go Again! Lupo Verde is back at it with their newest location, Lupo Verde Osteria, now open in the Palisades. The menu boasts authentic, rustic, Italian fare featuring a variety of small plates, house-made charcuteries, breads, cheeses and antipasti. Six house-made pastas, and four entrée selections […]
Chill Out at Bibiana
It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s sweaty AF. WELCOME to DC summer, folks. Time to pop out the frosé, mooch off your friend’s rooftop pool, and cool down in the best ways you know how. Well, I’m here to let you know of a new idea: Bibiana’s Chilled Summer Menu. This […]
San Lorenzo Brings Amazing Italian to Shaw
The Shaw neighborhood in Washington, DC’s Northwest area has recently attracted some of the hottest restaurants in DC. The Michelin starred The Dabney and Kinship, the Jersey inspired Italian spot All Purpose Shaw, modern Mexican cuisine with Espita, a very Unconventional Diner, phenomenal meats at Smoked & Stacked…and the list […]
La Favola Is Your New Neighborhood Pasta Joint
As new development pops up across the DMV, so too will new neighborhood gems. In Merrifield, the Fairfax, VA ‘hood best known for its Mosaic District, there’s a new spot ready to bring hand-crafted Italian fare to the masses – La Favola. Founded by slow-food advocate Jawad Laouaouda (owner of […]
Pinstripes Pike & Rose: A Strikingly Good Time
Do you remember going to bowling alleys as kids? I remember it being sticky floors and chicken fingers that were still cold in the middle. As an 8-year-old these things didn’t affect me much. I assumed that this was part of the “bowling alley experience.” However, now I am older […]
Chefs Get Ready to Rumble!
It’s award season guys! I don’t mean the Globes or the Oscars, but the RAMMYS! The 2017 RAMMY Awards Gala is coming up on July 30th and to help us get into the competitive spirit, RAMW and NoMaBID brought together RAMMYS Restaurateur Finalists to dish on the business of food and RAMMYS Chef Finalists to […]