Chicago: Parachute and Ruxbin Elevate the Windy City

Chicago is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to restaurants. I recently discover two more reasons why I love to dine here.  Parachute provides an uplifting ride, and Ruxbin is as playful as the name suggests. The cab ride from my hotel on Michigan Avenue to Parachute in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood is not a quick one.  The […]

San Diego: A Positive Verdict for Juniper & Ivy

As a new season of “Top Chef” premiered last week, numerous articles have appeared about current contestants.  DC’s own George Pagonis of Kapnos received a fair amount of press, and there was a collective sigh on my Twitter feed when he was sent home less than half way through the first episode. (I am hoping we will see […]

G by Mike Isabella : Gee Whiz the Tasting Menu is Gratifying CLOSED

Mike Isabella’s name is in lights at Nationals Stadium.  He appeared on season six of “Top Chef” and was runner up on “Top Chef All-Stars.”  He is often a featured chef at fundraising events around town, and this summer will appear on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Duels.”  Not to mention, he is chef/owner of a growing […]

Pinch Me… I’m Cooking with Kristen Kish

When I say that I’m a food blogger, most people assume this means I can cook.  I have to clarify that I’m a restaurant review blogger, and much more interested in consuming as opposed to preparing food. I do enjoy watching people cook, however, and make no secret of my devotion to Bravo’s “Top Chef.”  […]

TD Burger: Chef’s Burgers are Tops- CLOSED

A new burger restaurant in DC attracts my attention as any new restaurant does.  Well that’s not exactly true.  TD Burger is owned by Timothy Dean, a Season 7 “Top Chef” contestant, so my radar is on high alert. I can’t help myself.  Once I have invested my time in getting acquainted with a chef’s […]

Kapnos: Mike Isabella Hits a Home Run- CLOSED

Most people I know can talk about players on DC sports teams with great familiarity.  Sure I’ve heard about National’s players like Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg, but beyond that I am fairly clueless. On the other hand, I am happy to discuss local chefs with confidence.  My knowledge retention may be slipping with age, […]

NYC’s Kin Shop: Rekindling Friendship

New York City is my happy place.  As I enter the Lincoln Tunnel on the Vamoose Bus, my heart races. There are few places on earth that give me this feeling of exhilaration, and I cherish every second I spend here.  It’s not all about the food, although obviously that is of prime importance.  The […]

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