From the moment Top Chef premiered on Bravo in March 2006, I have been a fan. I couldn’t help but be drawn in by a reality television show focused on food. It isn’t enough for me to just watch the drama unfold. I need to taste the food. This means dining at restaurants or attending events […]
New York City: Simply delicious… Rosemary’s and Rubirosa
November 3, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
It’s hard to believe that one week ago I was strolling through lower Manhattan and enjoying beautiful weather. At that point we already knew that Hurricane Sandy was on the way. But I was heading back home on Saturday evening ahead of the bad weather. I had lovely meals at Rosemary’s and Rubirosa, which both […]
Stella! Dinner and a movie in Rockville (closed)
October 28, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Stella! Marlon Brandon screams his wife’s name in desperation in this famous scene from the movie “Streetcar Named Desire.” I felt like screaming too after a recent dinner at Stella Restaurant in Rockville. It really wasn’t that bad, but when you take a beautiful restaurant and serve it up with less than stellar food, it […]
Win a Dream Dinner at The Majestic Cafe
October 24, 2012 · by · 11 Comments
Hi Readers, Many bloggers offer readers a chance to win things: dinners, tickets to events, etc. I’ve never been one of those bloggers. Until now. City Eats is offering readers of Been There, Eaten That a chance to win $100 for a dream dinner at The Majestic Cafe in Alexandria, Virginia. It’s simple. All you […]
San Antonio: History lessons in Texas and at Oyamel DC
October 19, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
While history has never been my favorite subject, when it relates to food my interest is piqued. Like most people, when I think of San Antonio, I remember the Alamo. But to me, the history of the Alamo has more to do with a couple of challenges on “Top Chef Texas” than the actual battle […]
The Food Market: Divine Food
October 8, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
One of my favorite Sunday outings is to the funky Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden. The stores are filled with a mix of kitschy furniture, clothing, and art. The streets are where hipster meets blue collar, and I imagine there to be more tattoos per capita than anywhere else in the country. There is also an […]
New York City: Simply delicious… Rosemary’s and Rubirosa
October 1, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
It’s hard to believe that one week ago I was strolling through lower Manhattan and enjoying beautiful weather. At that point we already knew that Hurricane Sandy was on the way. But I was heading back home on Saturday evening ahead of the bad weather. I had lovely meals at Rosemary’s and Rubirosa, which both […]
