Fine dining is a luxury often reserved for special occasions. But now and again, it’s a a worthwhile indulgence to visit a white tablecloth restaurant. Dinner at The Oval Room in DC provides an opportunity to enjoy a level of cooking that is top notch. Nearly as exciting is the pleasure of conversing with dining companions […]
China Chilcano: Standing Out and Making a Stand
July 25, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
With DC restaurants opening at a dizzying pace, it’s critical to stand out. China Chilcano, which opened in Penn Quarter this past January, has a multitude of merits that make it notable. It is one of the newest additions to Jose Andrés’ DC restaurant empire, which continues to grow. Andrés is one of DC’s most recognizable restaurateurs. […]
Provision No.14 : Merriment on 14th Street
May 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” J.R.R. Tolkien Some friends recently gifted me with a list of quotes about food, which make perfect fodder for some of my upcoming posts. I select the Tolkien quote as an appropriate one for my recent dinner at Provision […]
Marcel’s: A Dining Experience That’s Meant to Be
April 6, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
Anniversaries and birthdays are always my justification for a food splurge. The only challenge is coming up with which high-end restaurant I’m ready to check off my list. I’m thinking about Marcel’s for our 32nd wedding anniversary, but haven’t yet mentioned it to my husband. When out of the blue he says “how about Marcel’s […]
Thip Khao: A Sizzler in Columbia Heights
February 26, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
There are a plethora of new restaurants in DC. One of the hottest newbies- in more ways than one- is Thip Khao. Thip Khao, serving up Laotian food in Columbia Heights, is my restaurant of choice for Valentine’s Day dinner. A romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s Day is traditional. But we’re more about taking […]
Floriana: Checks and Balances
February 17, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
People choose where to dine for a variety of reasons, and sometimes convenience tops the list. I select Floriana, the Italian restaurant near DC’s Dupont Circle, as the location for a pre-theater dinner. Since my friends have come to expect carefully curated restaurants when they dine with me, I feel the need to issue a qualifier […]
Florida Avenue Grill and Gypsy Soul: Southern Comfort
February 10, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
The winter months lend themselves to food that warms the soul. Two of my recent dining experiences are as different as night and day, yet they each offer food from the south that is both hearty and comforting. Gypsy Soul, in Northern Virginia’s Mosaic District, is a chance for Chef RJ Cooper to embrace Southern […]
