con·viv·i·al kənˈvivēəl/ adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable Every restaurant should have a goal to be convivial. When it’s your actual restaurant name, you really need to live up to the moniker. The new Convivial from chef/owner Cedrick Maupillier is on point…and then some. If you’ve been to Mintwood Place in Adam’s […]
Tadich Grill: A New Institution in DC- CLOSED
November 25, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
Restaurants come and go – sometimes so quickly it makes your head spin. Then there’s Tadich Grill– the third oldest continuously operating restaurant in the country. The restaurant was founded 167 years ago in San Francisco and is still going strong. The second location has just opened in the center of Washington, DC, and it’s […]
Nido: A Place to Nest No Matter Where You Live- CLOSED
September 9, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
When an establishment is described as a “neighborhood restaurant” and I don’t live nearby, I’m not quite sure whether I’m supposed to dine there. Do they not want outsiders or are they saying the food doesn’t warrant a commute? Food for thought. Nido, in the Woodridge area of northeast DC, calls itself a “unique neighborhood bistro […]
Oval Room: A Quiet Elegance
August 30, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
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 […]
