When I wrote about Silver last year, I incorporated the show tune “Getting to Know You” into my post. This is because my visit coincided with the Tony Awards, and it seemed fitting. This post can be considered an encore. As a quick synopsis, Silver is the more sophisticated sister of Silver Diner. Executive Chef Ype […]
Ramen World 4 at Mess Hall: How Did I Manage to Miss 1, 2, and 3?
As a restaurant obsessive living in the DC area, I relish the fact that in any given month there is an abundance of food events where I can explore the offerings of local chefs and restaurants all under one roof. More often than not, these gatherings are fundraisers, so I can stuff myself silly and […]
Unconventional Diner: An Unconventional Dinner
We had just finished our appetizers at Unconventional Diner when a nearby table was presented with a celebratory cake spewing forth sparklers from the center. Adding to the drama, the lights in the entire restaurant dimmed. A very nice touch, I thought. Diners clapped at the spectacle, and waited for the staff to resume normal […]