Who doesn’t love tacos and tequila? The answer: no one. But not all Mexican food is created equal. While there has been a big boom in the space, Buena Vida has made it’s own distinct mark. Located in Clarendon just across the street from beloved Ambar, Buena Vida is the […]
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Old Town, New Eats: Urbano 116
The hotly anticiapted Urbano 116 opened last month and I’m confident now that King Street will never be the same. The first endeavor in the United States for award winning chef Alam Méndez Florián, Urbano 116 offers moles, tacos, ceviche and a cocktail program that will knock your socks off. Urbano 116 is a real authentic, upscale […]
Chef Christian Irabién Showcases True Mexican Cuisine at Amparo Fondita
This Summer’s Blockbuster Hit in the Restaurant Industry is Unfussy Mexican Cuisine Walking into the newest pop-up, Amparo Fondita, at District Space in Brookland will envelope you with the feeling of having just stepped into your Mexican grandmother’s home. You immediately feel welcomed, like you’re going to be taken care […]
Buena Vida Boasts Unlimited Brunch Service in Silver Spring
Hangry AF: Need Brunch It’s Sunday morning. You’ve just woken up from a late night out and you have the Hangover Scaries. What do you do? Decide where to get BRUNCH of course. A successful brunch that rids you of the impending doom of a hangover includes some sort of […]
Chipotle QuesNo
Chipotle dropped its highly anticipated queso in all its locations today. I love Chipotle so much that for the past two years, I’ve participated in Chipotle Sunday with my neighbors (more accurately described as best friends Keri, Allison & Hannah). It’s a fun tradition, and occasionally sparked a conversation about […]
El Techo Is Your Newest Favorite Rooftop
Rito Loco raises the roof, literally, with its grand opening of El Techo (Spanish for the roof) tomorrow night at 5 p.m. at 606 Florida Avenue NW between T St NW and 6 St NW. The popular mexican food truck opened its brick and mortar storefront about two years ago, […]
#BreakFromTheBeltway: Bring Your Appetite to Austin, TX
It is routine for me to base my travel itineraries around my meals and the top places to eat. It should be mandatory for anyone traveling to Austin to do the same. I just spent a long weekend there and hardly got to try all the places on my list, but […]
Tico Date Night Tuesdays
Tico is now offering a special “Date Night” menu on Tuesday evenings to split with your +1. For $30, you and a date can split one of the following dishes over a bottle of half-priced wine: Whole Roasted Chicken – Birra Adobo, French fries, and Tico cauliflower Carne Asada – Marinated […]
It’s Time to Taco-bout Jaco
A much needed shopping spree in Georgetown had me researching where to grab a quick-ish bite that would also meet the high criteria for my first dinner after a 3 day juice cleanse. When I discovered Jaco it was the closest I’ve come to feeling an answer to my prayers […]
Revitalized Bar Menu At Rosa Mexicano
You may think you know the scene at Rosa Mexicano, but I’m here to tell you things are changing. Exciting things. Earlier this month, General Manager Greg Eisenhart and Beverage Director Courtenay Greenleaf introduced a slew of new infused agave cocktails paired with their best bar bite selections. Unlike many […]