My earliest memories of eating Japanese food are trips to Benihana with my family. I marveled at how the chefs managed to skewer meat with a sword-like knife and fling it onto a plate without inflicting injury on themselves or the diners. I loved all the magic tricks they performed. My favorite was the one […]
Bombay Street Food: Can We Chaat?
May 20, 2019 · by · Leave a Comment
Asad Sheikh had a long-time dream to bring Bombay-based street food to DC and he has made his vision a reality with Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights.
2018 Restaurant World Summed Up in One Word- Frenetic
January 1, 2019 · by · 3 Comments
When Eater DC invited me to participate in their 2018 year-end survey, I was eager to provide my input. Answering the questions becomes a delightful journey down memory lane. At the same time, it’s daunting, as I know my answers will appear alongside DC’s established food journalists. I took a stab at it from my […]
Daikaya: A Relationship Refresher
December 23, 2018 · by · 1 Comment
Long-term relationships are difficult to keep fresh and interesting. I’ve been married for decades, so I know what I’m talking about. Restaurants have an even bigger challenge. How do they manage to stay attractive and in demand, when the next hot thing is right around the corner? Daikaya, the Japanese restaurant from Daisuke Utagawa, Yama […]
Sushería: Taking it to the Streets
December 3, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
Glitzy art deco décor meets the Japanese-Peruvian fusion known as Nikkei cuisine at Sushería – the Georgetown waterfront restaurant transformed by owner Maurico Fraga-Rosenfeld from his previous spot, Maté. What is Nikkei? Nikkei is a result of an influx of Japanese immigrants to Peru in the late 1800’s. The cuisine contrasts the delicate flavors of Japan […]
Kith/Kin: Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Food is A Knockout (closed)
November 6, 2018 · by · 2 Comments
NOTE: Kith/Kin is Permanently Closed There was a song released in 1997 called “Tubthumping” by the group Chumbawamba. If it’s not ringing a bell, the lyrics may bring it back: I get knocked down, but I get up again You are never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You […]
