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 […]
Ristorante i Ricchi: Dust Off Your Passport
October 7, 2020 · by · 2 Comments
I came across my passport the other day. My heart lurched, and I sighed so loudly that I startled myself. How long will it be before I can use it again? These days a thrilling journey is getting in my car and driving downtown to dine on a restaurant patio, which I’ve only done a […]
Emilie’s: SAVE THE BRANZINO! (Closed)
October 29, 2019 · by · 2 Comments
Note: Emilie’s Closed in 2020 It begins innocently enough. It’s my first visit to eat at Emilie’s, the new restaurant from Chef Kevin Tien on Capitol Hill. Visions of fried chicken are dancing in my head. I’ve heard raves about the deep-fried bird which is accompanied by ranch dressing and a hot sauce made from fermented […]
New Kitchens on the Block 6: Fan Frenzy
October 25, 2019 · by · 4 Comments
The fans are in a frenzy and who can blame them? It’s been an incredible season and we’re on our way to stunning victory. Oh wait, you thought I was referring to the World Series? Sorry… this is about new DC restaurants and the latest sneak peek offered to food fans at last Sunday’s New […]
