If you’ve already been lucky enough to experience the greatness that is the sandwich mastery from the Columbia Room’s Paul Taylor and his Get a Hero Be a Hero pop-up, then you know how good his heroes already are. And, if you haven’t been living under a rock, you know […]
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Vegetables Steal the Show at Olivia
Tucked beyond an awning on F St NW, between the Gallery Place and Metro Center stops, Olivia boasts a bright haven of Mediterranean food and natural light. The previous home to Nopa has kept the loved dinner rolls but upped the vegetable forward dishes to provide diners with a light […]
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 […]
Napoli Pasta Bar: Your Neapolitan Neighborhood Joint
Napoli Pasta Bar, just a year old, is a new Italian eatery in Columbia Heights serving up classic Neapolitan cuisine and already nabbing a 2019 Michelin DC Guide Bib Gourmand honor. The intimate neighborhood space has enticed me since I saw the colorful plates adorning the tables through the expansive […]
Sababa Restaurant Does Not Disappoint
Award-winning restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group opened SABABA one year ago in clevenad park right next door to his other known restaurant Bindaas. Sababa offers “modern Israeli” cuisine drawing inspiration from the Middle East, Turkey and Greece. The menu is comprised of a nice balance of innovative cuisine and […]
The Heat is ON at Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights
Bombay Street Food has been open almost five months and is drawing a crowd much like the streets in Mumbai. The vibrant atmosphere and authentic Indian street food make it a destination for diners in DC. A stand out for owner Asad Sheikh with this new restaurant is his deliberate […]
Maydan is a journey of flavors
The hidden entrance Maydan is practically hidden to the people who walk through Florida Avenue naive to its existence. It’s down a magical alley where you may catch yourself thinking: “Is this the right place?” Yes, it is! You just have to go underneath a colorful bridge and the door […]
Toro Toro the Brunch Spot to Explore
How do you travel to 5+ countries in a period of 2 hours? You go for brunch at Toro Toro. On a Sunday morning walking into Toro Toro I entered not knowing that I would experience an incredible celebration of Central and South America through food. The interior of the restaurant […]
Call Your Mother, You Won’t Regret It
My Call Your Mother Rating: 8.75 I tried the much anticipated Call Your Mother Jew-ish Deli today, and it was for sure worth the hype. As soon as you walk into the space, you can’t help but be filled with joy. There are giant pink and green bagels painted on […]
LEON Adds Holiday Items To The Menu
The naturally fast food chain, LEON opened their first US location in DC back in September. They have brought a new concept to DC diners of healthy, delicious food that is made fresh and served in minutes. And everyone is loving it. But wait, there’s more, LEON is launching their […]
Scarlet Oak DC
“The official tree of the District of Columbia is the Scarlet Oak, best known for its brilliant autumn red color and usually found in the Appalachian Mountains can also be found on the corner of K & New Jersey Ave. in SE DC. Scarlet Oak offers fresh seasonal cuisine for […]
JINYA Brings The Ramen Craze
The fall season seems to be on the cusp of ending in the DMV area which means only one thing – winter is coming. For anyone who has experienced winter on the East Coast knows it is not something to take lightly (literally when thinking of the number of layers you […]