I am not a beer drinker. I’ve probably consumed five beers in my entire life. But when my daughter and I discuss where to go for a night out, I suggest a visit to the beer-centric Owen’s Ordinary at Pike and Rose in N. Bethesda. I plan to drink cocktails and wine, while she indulges […]
Northwest Chinese Food: Making the Grade in College Park
February 1, 2017 · by · 2 Comments
I graduated from University of Maryland many, many years ago. Heck, my son graduated from there years ago! Sadly, there were never great restaurant options when I was a student. If we wanted a nice meal, we went to the nearby Ledo’s Pizza. By the time my son attended UMD, the dining situation hadn’t progressed […]
Al Ha’Esh: Fired Up About New Israeli Grill in Rockville
January 25, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
Gideon Sasson, co-owner of Moti’s Market and Carmel Caterers, was perusing Michael Solomonov’s cookbook Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking when an idea began to take shape. Reading the section on salatim (salads), he recalled with fondness the shipudiya grill restaurants he enjoys on frequent visits to Israel with his wife Debbie. Al Ha’Esh owners Gideon […]
The Dabney: A Tribute to the Mid-Atlantic
December 13, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
When I created Been There, Eaten That 6 1/2 years ago, it was because I had a deep and yes, obsessive love for DC dining. This is long before “Bon Appetit” names DC “Restaurant City of the Year.” In fact, at the time only a handful of restaurants were considered destinations for a truly exceptional […]
