I recently reunited with nine friends from my teenage years. We had not been together as a group in decades. Any trepidation about how life experiences and time would affect our interactions evaporated almost immediately. We reverted to our former inappropriately silly selves with relative ease. It was exhilarating, with feelings likely enhanced following a year and a half of pandemic-related restrictions. We left each other vowing to maintain our renewed connections, which I truly hope isn’t one of those things we’re compelled to say. The reunion […]
I Fell for Reveler’s Hour
October 7, 2021 · by · 1 Comment
There is a Japanese proverb- Fall seven times and stand up eight. It is a timely sentiment about resilience and perseverance, even when failure seems inevitable. I recently suffered a foot injury as the result of a fall, and so this proverb resonates. (Pro Tip: Stay off your phone and pay attention to obstacles on the […]
Oyster Oyster: Cultivating Fans Amidst a Changing Landscape
July 7, 2021 · by · 1 Comment
I’m wild about Oyster Oyster. The name stems from a tribute to bivalve mollusks and oyster mushrooms, each sustainable and environmentally friendly, which is what drives every aspect of this DC restaurant.
Thip Khao: Rising Above
May 7, 2021 · by · 1 Comment
As life slowly returns to normal, albeit in a modified way, when it comes to dining, I feel like a cicada emerging from the ground. I’m fully vaccinated but trying to determine what this means in terms of my relationship with restaurants. Neighborhood drops are still happening- and I hope this is a trend that […]
Time to March on from Febru-weary with Neighborhood Drops & Food Trucks
March 1, 2021 · by · Leave a Comment
It was one tough February. Ice, snow, and too many days that were downright dreary. Can we just rename the month Febru-weary? As we catch a break with some warmer days, there’s a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. Aren’t we all ready to March forward? The winter weather dampened my enthusiasm […]
Ema Rossi Pizzeria Napoletana: Driving Forces
December 23, 2020 · by · 5 Comments
As the pandemic continues to necessitate restaurant takeout, my car has become an outpost dining room. Seeds from everything bagels line the creases of the leather seats. Donut crumbs and tiny flecks of fried chicken skin can be detected on the carpet. These morsels are wiped away from week to week, but they are swiftly […]
