I’m enveloped in a blanket, thankful that I don’t have to go out in the frigid cold. My mind wanders back to a meal I had weeks ago at Q by Peter Chang. And if I was willing to brave the cold, I would venture out to Bethesda where the venerable Chef Peter Chang and […]
Kosher Dining in Israel: Holy Satisfying
January 21, 2019 · by · 1 Comment
by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience If you’ve visited Israel on an organized tour, you likely have fond memories of eating falafel on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem or sitting on a Tel Aviv restaurant’s waterside deck enjoying grilled meat and salatim. Those are certainly the images that come to my mind—particularly when I think […]
Julii: Stepping It Up on Route 355 in N. Bethesda
January 15, 2019 · by · 7 Comments
Note: Sasha Felikson is no longer affiliated with Julii. The first time I see Sasha Felikson he is on the porch of Doi Moi grilling ribs and chanting: “Jewish boy cooking pork!” It’s during the 2017 Dine-n-Dash event to benefit World Central Kitchen. I am amused and intrigued. Who is this crazy guy? I wonder. […]
2018 Restaurant World Summed Up in One Word- Frenetic
January 1, 2019 · by · 3 Comments
When Eater DC invited me to participate in their 2018 year-end survey, I was eager to provide my input. Answering the questions becomes a delightful journey down memory lane. At the same time, it’s daunting, as I know my answers will appear alongside DC’s established food journalists. I took a stab at it from my […]
Daikaya: A Relationship Refresher
December 23, 2018 · by · 1 Comment
Long-term relationships are difficult to keep fresh and interesting. I’ve been married for decades, so I know what I’m talking about. Restaurants have an even bigger challenge. How do they manage to stay attractive and in demand, when the next hot thing is right around the corner? Daikaya, the Japanese restaurant from Daisuke Utagawa, Yama […]
