As 2014 came to a close, nearly every DC food writer and blogger published a wrap-up about their favorite restaurants, bars, etc. I didn’t quite get around to writing mine, although I was certainly thinking about it. It’s now mid-January, and I’ve been diligently fulfilling my New Year’s resolution of checking off restaurants on my to do […]
Ocopa: The Wow Factor (CLOSED)
January 13, 2015 · by · 3 Comments
When you eat in restaurants on a regular basis as I do, it’s easy to become jaded and difficult to impress. At this point, a wow for me is really a WOW. Ocopa, the new Peruvian restaurant on H Street, Northeast recently wowed me. Ocopa, which opened last August, was certainly on my radar. It […]
DBGB Kitchen and Bar: An Appealing New Destination
December 8, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
If you want to create excitement in the DC food community, have a distinguished chef with national name recognition announce they are opening a restaurant here. This is guaranteed to garner hype on all forms of social media, and is indeed what happened when Chef Daniel Boulud announced his opening of DBGB Kitchen and Bar in the […]
Equinox: A Swoon-Worthy White Truffle Vegan Brunch
October 31, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
If the word vegan makes you go “meh,” it’s time to reconsider. Vegan sometimes gets a bad rap. The vegan brunch at Equinox can help sway a non-believer to gain an appreciation for the no meat, no fish, and no dairy side of cuisine. If you think you need a little something extra to persuade you, […]
Rural Society: Steaking a Claim CLOSED
September 30, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
RURAL SOCIETY IS CLOSED Steakhouses don’t usually top my list of “must go here” restaurants. Not that there’s anything wrong with steak. But I usually prefer food with a creative flair that isn’t always exhibited in even the best of steakhouses. Can DC’s new Rural Society break through my laissez-faire attitude and provide a notable culinary experience? Rural […]
Tico: Toying with Tacos and Tequila
September 18, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
After two visits to Tico I’m still talking about the tasty tacos, tantalizing tequilas, and tender tongue. In fact, the Latin-influenced Tico is now on my regular rotation of restaurants. If I’m going too heavy on the alliteration, blame it on Tico chef/owner Michael Schlow. The chef, who brings Tico to DC from its Boston location, […]
