I am a fan of Restaurant Week. I am guessing that this comes as no surprise to anyone who is reading my blog. The moment I get the email announcing the dates, I frantically scroll through the list to see where I want to dine. I make reservations and then I second guess all of […]
Great Expectations at Palena Cafe (closed)
January 23, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
When I go to a restaurant or a movie or a show that has garnered high ratings, I start out on a high.There’s a smile on my face and my heart beats a little faster. My senses are prepped for an adventure and my one to five ratings scale is already primed for the five. […]
Ray’s Hell Burger: Heaven (now The Classics) CLOSED
January 20, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Note: This restaurant is now The Classics and no longer offers Ray’s Hell Burger. WARNING: If you do not like burgers, you may want to skip this blog post. This will be an unabashed gush-fest regarding the burger I ate at Ray’s the Classics in Silver Spring last week I have been hearing about […]
Cava Mezze: Ambival-ambiance
January 16, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
The small plates trend seems to be growing. I am not opposed to this. Two of my current favorite restaurants are Estadio and Agora, which both feature small plates. I like the idea that I don’t have to labor over ordering decisions. I can try multiple things on the menu and if there’s something […]
The Night I was Pushed by Carla Hall
January 13, 2011 · by · 5 Comments
The snow wasn’t deep but nonetheless, my car refused to make it up the hill and out of the parking lot. I put my foot on the gas and slid backwards while Carla Hall (a finalist on Top Chef Season 5 and currently featured on Top Chef All-Stars) tried to direct me on which way […]
PassionFish: Starting the New Year with Passion
January 8, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
whole crispy flounder It is fortuitous that the beginning of the new year coincides with the publication of Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants. This gives me the opportunity to make my new year’s resolutions based on the restaurants where I most want to dine in the coming year. I realize that most people start their […]
NYC: Weathering Kosher Dining
January 1, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
I survived the blizzard of 2010 in Manhattan. I did it by shopping and eating my way through the city. What else? The plan was to spend two days in NYC with my daughter. My husband and son opted to stay home. Something about not wanting to hang around stores waiting for us. We would […]
