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 […]
Urbano 116: A Fight to the Finish
February 24, 2019 · by · 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 […]
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen: Pass the Injera Please (closed)
February 14, 2019 · by · 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 […]
Q by Peter Chang: Heat Wave
February 3, 2019 · by · 3 Comments
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 […]
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. […]
Maydan: A Countdown
October 16, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
6:10 pm: Sunday evening. Car ride en route to Maydan- the Middle Eastern, deservedly lauded, restaurant located in an alley near 14th Street and Florida Avenue, NW. 2nd visit for my husband and me. 1st visit for our dining companions. They are VERY excited. Their enthusiasm reignites mine. Concern: will the restaurant live up to […]
