I was delighted to participate in Eater DC’s 2019 year-end survey of local food writers and bloggers. Crafting my responses provides me an opportunity to reflect on a year of dining, and hopefully to provide ideas and insight to others. In reading the collective responses, you’ll find many shared opinions, but also some stark differences. […]
Blue Duck Tavern: ‘Tis the Season
December 6, 2019 · by · 2 Comments
Here’s something cool about Blue Duck Tavern, located in the Park Hyatt in DC’s West End. Even in frosty weather, you can sit outside in their Fire Garden with heaters and blankets providing additional warmth. A hot toddy or mulled wine is the consummate warm-up to dinner. Blue Duck Tavern strikes me as a fine […]
PLNT Burger: Newly Planted in Silver Spring
November 18, 2019 · by · Leave a Comment
by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience The motto for the new vegan PLNT Burger, which opened recently in the Whole Foods in downtown Silver Spring, is “Eat the change you wish to see in the world.” It appears on the T-shirts worn by the fast-casual restaurant’s staff, signage, menu, website and Instagram page. PLNT Burger […]
Capital Food Fight 2019: A Win for All
November 11, 2019 · by · Leave a Comment
Chef Marcelle Afram took home the top honor on November 6 at the DC Central Kitchen’s signature fundraising event, Capital Food Fight. Battle # 1 featured a cook off between Kyoo Eom of Dirty Habit against Afram, in which Aram took the round. Battle #2 featured Adam Greenberg of Coconut Club going head-to head with Johanna Hellrigl […]
Emilie’s: SAVE THE BRANZINO! (Closed)
October 29, 2019 · by · 2 Comments
Note: Emilie’s Closed in 2020 It begins innocently enough. It’s my first visit to eat at Emilie’s, the new restaurant from Chef Kevin Tien on Capitol Hill. Visions of fried chicken are dancing in my head. I’ve heard raves about the deep-fried bird which is accompanied by ranch dressing and a hot sauce made from fermented […]
New Kitchens on the Block 6: Fan Frenzy
October 25, 2019 · by · 4 Comments
The fans are in a frenzy and who can blame them? It’s been an incredible season and we’re on our way to stunning victory. Oh wait, you thought I was referring to the World Series? Sorry… this is about new DC restaurants and the latest sneak peek offered to food fans at last Sunday’s New […]
