As someone who considers restaurant-going a favorite pastime, I often skip the Maryland suburbs and head into DC. These days, however, Bethesda is coming into its own. Duck Duck Goose is one of the newer arrivals, bringing a playful take on French cuisine to Woodmont Triangle. The 28-seat no-reservations brasserie is bustling on a recent weeknight. It’s a […]
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana: Chef Tosses Aside Fine Dining for Pizza
February 17, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
When Chef Tony Conte decided to leave his post at DC’s upscale Oval Room and open Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, Darnestown got lucky. Really lucky. The Chef hung up his fine dining toque last year and is now tossing up pizzas, salad, and appetizers in a lovely, but small, no-reservations restaurant in a strip mall. As a Montgomery […]
Peter Chang: Can the Rockville Restaurant Live Up to its Moniker?
October 7, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
I am an admirer of Chef Peter Chang’s food. I first wrote about him in July 2011, after visiting his Charlottesville restaurant, where I’ve now dined on a number of occasions. Much has been written about the Chinese chef, including an article in The New York Times by food critic Pete Wells: “Where Peter Chang Cooks, They will Follow.” […]
The Room at McGinty’s: Stepping it Up- CLOSED
June 5, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I am not a fan of pubs or pub food, which explains why McGinty’s Public House in Silver Spring has never been on my radar. I initially overlook an invitation to try out The Room at McGinty’s. But there is a link to a new menu and concept, and I’m intrigued. The Irish pub has dedicated some […]
Sushiko: A Movie & Japanese Food on Christmas
December 31, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
Christmas for Jews= a movie and Chinese food. Everybody knows this. So when I join a group of Jewish neighbors to see “Unbroken,” we are surprised to see our Chinese friends in the theater. “Wait,” my husband says. “I have to ask. What are you having for dinner…Jewish food?” We have actually decided to deviate […]
Taste Gastropub: Tasty in Olney (CLOSED)
December 13, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
It’s a rainy dreary Saturday afternoon and I’m suffering from a cold. I am tempted to pull up the covers and spend the day with the remote control. But I have an invitation to a private tasting at Taste Gastropub in Olney. Let’s face it, I can count on one hand the number of restaurant […]
Moa: Rocking Korean Cuisine and Social Media in Rockville
November 7, 2014 · by · 7 Comments
Many people in my age range (50’s) don’t understand the merits of Twitter and Instagram. I, on the other hand, am obsessed. I turn to Twitter to stay informed of local and national news, to connect with DC’s food community, and to follow the 140-character musings of some of my favorite celebrities. Instagram, the photo-sharing site, […]
