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.
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen: Pass the Injera Please (closed)
February 14, 2019 · by · Leave a Comment
NOTE: Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen is permanently closed. Food is so much more than what’s on your plate. It can also be a revealing glimpse into history and culture. Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, a recent addition to Bethesda, is a prime example. Delina is named for the 10-year old daughter of restaurant owners Abraham and […]
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 […]
