I know what I want for my birthday without any hesitation. Dinner at Rogue 24. There is nothing like a birthday as an excuse for a high-end dining experience, and Rogue 24 tops my list. My husband and I both appreciate innovative cooking. I’ve read enough to know what to expect, including Tom Sietsema’s recent […]
Omaha: Dixie Quicks and The Triple D
June 15, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I made my first trip to Omaha, Nebraska recently for a family wedding. Visiting a new city gets my adrenaline flowing, as it gives me an opportunity to expend countless hours of research exploring potential dining destinations. It turns out that with all of the various wedding activities, our only opening for a restaurant visit […]
The Curious Grape: Curious?
June 8, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Dinner before seeing “God of Carnage” at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, Virginia should be an easy choice. There are so many restaurants in the immediate vicinity. But for me, restaurant choices don’t always come easily. A suggestion on www.donrockwell.com leads me to the newly relocated and expanded Curious Grape, offering “seasonal menu of wine-focused fare.” […]
Rasika and Rasika West End: Palak chaat-ting
June 1, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
When asked about my favorite restaurant in DC, I never hesitate to say Rasika. But when I realize I haven’t dined there in over a year, it’s time to rectify the situation. The good news is that the incredibly popular Rasika now has a sibling, Rasika West End. So, in the course of a […]
The Daily Dish- Take Two
May 26, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
The Daily Dish owner Zena Polin invites me to come in to the restaurant for dinner. She notes that it’s been awhile since I’ve dined there and she wants me to experience some recent changes. Co-owner, Jerry Hollinger is now Executive Chef and they have hired a French sous chef. Plus, there are some additions […]
Cedar: Game On
May 19, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Anyone who knows me knows that I do not follow sports. I’m the one at the Super Bowl party shusshing everyone during the commercials and talking incessantly during the game. But I don’t live in a cave. I am certainly aware that the Washington Capitals were in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup. My awareness […]
Sugo Cichetti: The Dish
May 16, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
My BFF declares she doesn’t want to go out to dinner with me anymore if small plates are involved. At first this feels like a stab to the heart. But I get it. Before I allow anyone to touch the food, I must snap pictures. This requires my fellow diners to exercise patience and willpower, […]
