by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience When Chef Alex Levin talks about the new Jewish-inspired brunch at Casolare in the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, it’s clear that this is a passion project. Levin, who is the executive pastry chef of the Schlow Restaurant Group, says the idea for the brunch came from a brainstorming […]
Spoken English: The Last One Not Standing
June 7, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
It’s one thing for a restaurant to have no reservations. But no seats? My first reaction when I hear about Spoken English, DC’s new standing room only restaurant, approaches horror. I’m not opposed to standing in line to get into a restaurant. Been there, done that. But to dine standing up is another matter. BUT- […]
Holy Chow: A Divine Pursuit
May 30, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience Ami Schreiber is a software developer, but he always dreamed of owning a kosher Chinese restaurant. He grew up in New Jersey, just close enough for his family to be able to head into Manhattan for kosher Chinese food as a special treat. Over the years, Schreiber’s affection […]
Dine N’ Dash to Benefit World Central Kitchen
May 26, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
Dine N’ Dash is a Real Treat! I attended my first Dine N’ Dash last year, which I promptly deemed trick or treating for foodies. The José Andrés’ annual summer culinary event benefits World Central Kitchen. Participants choose their starting venue, and travel through Penn Quarter and 14th Street, enjoying a staggering variety of dishes and drinks. It’s […]
