I glance up at my computer screen and see the tweet I’ve eagerly anticipated for months. Kapnos Kouzina is officially taking reservations. Bethesda’s newest restaurant is from the prolific Mike Isabella and his partner George Pagonis, both former “Top Chef” contestants. I race to snag a table for opening night. My “Top Chef” fanaticism is well-documented on this blog, […]
Chef Tony’s Has Great Soul …and Sole
October 14, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
I was honored to be asked by Dining in DC‘s Lisa Shapiro to join other local food bloggers to serve as an ambassador for an event called “Take a Bite Out of Breast Cancer.” During the the month of October, participating restaurants throughout the DC area are donating a portion of their proceeds to Pink […]
Food Wine & Co: Feelings
September 23, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
You know those emails that you get that you are supposed to forward on to your friends. I usually ignore them. But I got one yesterday that caught my attention. This is an excerpt: The head of psychiatry at Stanford said, among other things, that one of the best things that a man could do […]
Grapeseed: Looking for Love- CLOSED
June 26, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Ah, Bethesda. I wish I loved you more. You are geographically desirable. You are attractive. You are fairly well built. But try as I do, I just can’t seem to fall in love. My latest attempt is at Grapeseed American Bistro. It’s one of Washingtonian’s 100 Best Restaurants, so hopes are high. Everything seems right […]
