Been There Eaten That - Page 8 of 72 - by Lori Gardner

Kaliwa: Common Bonds

April 5, 2019 · by Lori · 4 Comments

I like Kaliwa with its jumble of Southeast Asian dishes. It’s a restaurant rooted in tradition and the spirit of sharing, and the potential to create bonds between cuisines and its diners.

Filed Under: DC dining, District Wharf, International Flavors, The Wharf · Tagged: Been There Eaten That restaurant review, Chef Cathal Armstrong, Chef Paolo Dungca, DC food blog, DC restaurant, District Wharf, District Wharf restaurant, DMV dining, DMV restaurants, Filipino restaurant DC, Kaliwa, Kaliwa restaurant review, Korean restaurant DC, restaurants at the Wharf, Southeast Asian cuisine, Southeast Asian restaurants DC, Thai restaurant DC, The Wharf

Miami: The Heat Goes On

March 29, 2019 · by Lori · Leave a Comment

Navigating a vacation with six adults and two babies – both under a year old – is tricky for any family. A normal family would select a destination and find lodging with a kitchen to accommodate most meals. But not my family. Dining out is important to every one of us, even though we have […]

Filed Under: Around the US, Kosher, Miami, Top Chef Tastes · Tagged: Chef Horacio Rivadero, Chef Jeremy Ford, Chef Michael Lewis, Chef Veronica Manolizi, Kosher bakery Miami, kosher Miami restaurants, kosher restaurants, Kyu Miami, Miami, Miami Beach restaurants, Miami restaurants, Miami vegan restaurant, Noma Miami, Plant Miami, Stubborn Seed, Taquiza Miami Beach, Tasty Beach Cafe Miami Beach, The Sacred Space Miami, top chef, Zak Stern, Zak the Baker

Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill: Countless Options (CLOSED)

March 12, 2019 · by Lori · 3 Comments

Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill is now Closed If you haven’t been to Georgetown to dine recently, it’s time. There is a crop of new restaurants to explore, including Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill overlooking the C&O Canal. The restaurant takes over the space once belonging to Sea Catch, which was a Georgetown mainstay for more than […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged: Been There Eaten That restaurant review, Canal Square restaurant, Chef Christopher Lopez, Chef Darren Hendry, Chef Neil Corman, DC dining, DC event space, DC raw bar, DC restaurant blog, DC restaurant review, DC seafood restaurant, DC tinned fish, Don and Amy Carlin, Dyllan's Raw Bar Grill, Georgetown, Georgetown restaurant, Herman Hollerith

Ramen World 5: A Blissful Food Coma

February 28, 2019 · by Lori · Leave a Comment

Consensus is not easy to come by when you’re talking about food. Here’s an exception. Attendees of Ramen World 5 wholeheartedly agree – based on my scientific analysis of Instagram posts- that an afternoon spent devouring oodles of ramen and other Asian-inspired delights induces a food coma. But it’s a welcome one. Ramen World- now […]

Filed Under: Events · Tagged: Al Goldberg, Bad Saint, Chef Andrew Chiou, Chef Erik Bruner Yang, Chef Hiroaki Mitsui, Chef Huy Nguyen, Chef Katsua Fukushima, Chef Kevin Tien, Chef Tom Cunanan, Daikaya, Fat Nomads, Himitsu, Karen Hoefener, Kombini, Matsukawaya, Mess Hall, Momo Yakitori, Nomad Dumplings, Paper Horse, Pho Wheels, Ramen World, Ramen World 5, UZU

Urbano 116: A Fight to the Finish

February 24, 2019 · by Lori · Leave a Comment

Wrestling may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about inspirations for a Mexican restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. But the theme, referred to as Lucha Libre in Mexico, fits well at the new Urbano 116. The restaurant is edgy and raucous, and you’ll probably find yourself fighting over the […]

Filed Under: Alexandria, International Flavors, Northern Virginia, VA Dining · Tagged: Been There Eaten That blog, Been There Eaten That restaurant review, Chad Sparrow, Chef Alam Mendez Florian, Common Plate Hospitality, DMV dining, DMV restaurants, Mexican restaurant DMV, Mexican restaurant in Alexandria, New Alexandria restaurant, new DC restaurants, Northern Virginia churros, Northern Virginia Mexican restaurant, Northern Virginia restaurant, Northern Virginia tacos, Old Town Alexandria restaurant, Urbano 116, Urbano 116 restaurant review, Washington DC dining

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen: Pass the Injera Please (closed)

February 14, 2019 · by Lori · Leave a Comment

NOTE: Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen is permanently closed. Food is so much more than what’s on your plate. It can also be a revealing glimpse into history and culture. Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, a recent addition to Bethesda, is a prime example. Delina is named for the 10-year old daughter of restaurant owners Abraham and […]

Filed Under: International Flavors, MD Dining · Tagged: Abraham and Martha Melles, African cuisine, Been There Eaten That Bethesda restaurant, Been There Eaten That restaurant review, Bethesda Restaurant, Chef Abeba Bisetegn, DC African cuisine, DC Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, DC Eritrean restaurant, DC food blog, DC restaurant blog, Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, Eritrean coffee ceremony, injera, International food DC, Maryland dining, Maryland restaurants, Montgomery County restaurants, Tambra Raye, WANDA

A Partnership Story That Stands Out

February 12, 2019 · by Lori · 1 Comment

by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience Julie Melnick and Jennie Kuperstein didn’t know each other growing up, yet they led parallel lives. Both are from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. They went to the same high school (one year apart) and the same Hebrew school. Both were involved in theater, and at one point, they […]

Filed Under: Jewish Food Experience · Tagged: Jennie Kuperstein, Jewish food, Jewish Food Experience, Julie Melnick, Shouk, Standout PR, Standout Public Relations

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