It’s a Thursday in early August. I turn up my radio, roll down the windows, and head to Leesburg, Virginia for lunch at The Wine Kitchen. It’s a real treat, as I rarely take time out of my workday for anything other than eating lunch at my desk. But I can’t pass up an opportunity […]
True Food Kitchen: Here’s to Your Health
July 20, 2017 · by · 4 Comments
If you’re of a certain age, you start hearing the term anti-inflammatory on a regular basis. And as much as my eating habits are decidedly more millennial than they are member of AARP, I’m not opposed to healthy eating. True Food Kitchen in Bethesda appeals to the part of me that really should be paying […]
Himitsu: Turning Up the Heat
July 13, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
If you are at all plugged in to DC restaurants, Himitsu is on your radar. It’s been on mine since it opened in November 2016. After one too many conversations where I had to sheepishly admit I hadn’t yet dined here, I was forced to forego my reticence over the no-reservations policy and just get […]
Tredici Enoteca: Checking Out Brunch
July 6, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
There was a time when dining in a hotel restaurant was something you did when you were out of town and actually staying on the premises. Prices were typically elevated, and food quality not necessarily on par with cost. The stigma attached to dining in a restaurant that can be accessed through a lobby is […]
Chicago: Bad Hunter Showcases Vegetables That Sing
June 30, 2017 · by · 1 Comment
My 91 year old aunt lives in Chicago. She follows my blog, and after she reads my posts I often receive an email that says “I wish I could dine there with you. Someday I will.” The day comes when I am in Chicago for a conference. I peruse the Eater Chicago Hot List, and […]
