Mintwood Place is Permanently Closed. You know those old friends you don’t see very often, but when you finally get together the camaraderie and warm, fuzzy feelings come rushing back? This is how I feel when I make a long overdue return visit to Mintwood Place in Adams Morgan. Mintwood Place is a French-influenced bistro that […]
Emilie’s: SAVE THE BRANZINO! (Closed)
October 29, 2019 · by · 2 Comments
Note: Emilie’s Closed in 2020 It begins innocently enough. It’s my first visit to eat at Emilie’s, the new restaurant from Chef Kevin Tien on Capitol Hill. Visions of fried chicken are dancing in my head. I’ve heard raves about the deep-fried bird which is accompanied by ranch dressing and a hot sauce made from fermented […]
New Kitchens on the Block 6: Fan Frenzy
October 25, 2019 · by · 4 Comments
The fans are in a frenzy and who can blame them? It’s been an incredible season and we’re on our way to stunning victory. Oh wait, you thought I was referring to the World Series? Sorry… this is about new DC restaurants and the latest sneak peek offered to food fans at last Sunday’s New […]
Mama Chang: A Religious Experience
October 2, 2019 · by · 2 Comments
As my husband heads to synagogue, which he does every Saturday morning, I sit at my kitchen table with my own version of worship. I take a deep breath and think back on my week. What did I accomplish at work? What did I read, listen to, or watch that has made an impact on […]
Commonwealth Indian: Beauty & the Beast
September 7, 2019 · by · 4 Comments
Before it even opens, Commonwealth Indian on Old Georgetown Road attracts my attention. The restaurant stands out, with its name emboldened on a bright red background that spans across the building. It’s an alluring addition to the growing list of restaurants at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda. All too often my restaurant visits feel […]
St. Anselm: Raring to Go
July 31, 2019 · by · 4 Comments
First impressions are important, although they aren’t always everything. My husband of 36 years barely spoke to me the first time we met. It’s a good thing I decided he was worth a second chance. But it can be the opposite. Great first impression but then some insurmountable flaws rise to the surface. You never […]
