I steer away from eating beef on a regular basis (pun intended). I am not immune to its charms, but I try to limit my intake to about once a week. This works better for me some weeks than others. I have wanted to dine at Hill Country Barbecue since it debuted in DC last […]
Soupergirl: My New Kosher Souperhero
February 12, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
I feel incredibly fortunate that my two grown children live nearby in DC. I am aware that it may not be a permanent situation, so I treasure our times together in a way that they can’t begin to understand. Neither one of my kids are going to say no if we offer to take them […]
The burger craze continues at Kraze Burgers in Bethesda (closed)
February 7, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Every now and then I like to sink my teeth into a good burger. It’s not something I necessarily go out of my way for, but I can appreciate a serving of high quality chopped meat and some select toppings on an occasional basis. In the DC area, there is a hierarchy in terms of […]
New Orleans: The stars don’t quite align but the food shines
February 1, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
On my last visit to New Orleans, almost exactly one year ago, my trip was made memorable by a movie shoot that took place in the alley outside my hotel. My fascination with Hollywood meant that I couldn’t tear myself away from watching on the sidelines. When I finally went to my room, I could […]
Nava Thai Noodle and Grill: The Heat Goes On
January 26, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Most Saturday nights my preference is to head from where I live in Silver Spring to downtown DC for dinner. But sometimes it is actually a relief to know I am staying close to home. If we can drive ten minutes to dinner rather than the close to an hour it usually ends up […]
Komi- you had me at hello
January 20, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Anticipation is a funny thing. It can easily set you up for failure. You can get so excited about something that it can’t possibly live up to expectations. Or, if you’re lucky you can start out with a big smile on your face, and it’s all uphill from there. I am totally pumped up for […]
