I can’t write about 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia and not mention the juxtaposition of this high-quality restaurant against its location in an office park off I495. The contrast is particularly evident as I mistakenly land in the employee parking lot, forced to wend my way on foot through an office building until I […]
Justin Rosenberg of Honeygrow: Fast Casual with Jewish Values
by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience Justin Rosenberg’s Honeygrow is expanding at a rapid pace. The fast-casual chain features made-to-order stir-fries and salads that you customize by selecting ingredients on a touchscreen kiosk. The emphasis is on fresh, local and healthy. Honeygrow was founded in Philadelphia in 2012, and now has approximately 25 locations including DC’s […]
Akira Ramen and Izakaya: Dances with Noodles
In today’s food-obsessed culture, Japanese noodles inspire passion and devotion. Ramen is a big deal. An annual event in DC- Ramen World– is singularly dedicated to this once under-appreciated dish. A focus on various types of noodles, broths, and toppings can distinguish one restaurant from another, and trying to decipher all the options can make […]
Ellē: A To-Do About Toast
I love to-do lists. I maintain them for work tasks, home errands and projects, tv to watch, movies and plays to see, people I want to connect with, and most importantly restaurants where I want to dine. The glee I experience from crossing an item off any of my to-do lists is insanely disproportionate to […]