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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Where to Carbo Load Before a Race (or after a long night)
Every time I sign up for a half marathon, I immediately admonish myself for signing up for a half marathon. Plain and simple, running 13.1 miles isn’t exactly fun. Last weekend, on the eve of the DC Rock-n-Roll half I was on the brink of losing hope. All until I found […]
Eat This Now: Aperto
You may know Chef Luigi from his street level gem, Al Tiramisu, just off Dupont Circle. A place frequented by George Cloney who insists he must always go here when in town. Recently, Chef Luigi expanded his operations and opened a second restaurant, Aperto, in the formerly Primi Piatti location not […]
Ghibellina: Solid Food, but Worth the Hype?
Admittedly it has taken me a while to get to Ghibellina, ok, a long while. This fact may seem odd given that it’s within three blocks of where I live. However I must confess…it was on purpose. I love Italian food. My mother’s side of the family is all Italian […]