The Oval Room is a serious restaurant. This Ashok Bajaj restaurant has a dining room that skews formal, and luxurious ingredients such as caviar, truffles, and foie gras often woven into the modern American dishes. It is known for attracting DC power players and is well-positioned as a business or special occasion dining destination. Helmed […]
The Oval Room: Test Kitchen Tuesdays- Where the Chef Plays With His Food
July 27, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
Lupo Marino: Yes I Can
July 21, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
I can’t even. I seem to find myself scratching my head in disbelief quite a lot these days. Most often I employ this phrase as a negative reaction to an event or situation, but occasionally it’s how I express myself when I find something impressive or intriguing. “I can’t even” is what I exclaim as […]
Casolare Brunch: Filling a Hole in DC for Jewish Food
July 3, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
by Lori Gardner for Jewish Food Experience When Chef Alex Levin talks about the new Jewish-inspired brunch at Casolare in the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, it’s clear that this is a passion project. Levin, who is the executive pastry chef of the Schlow Restaurant Group, says the idea for the brunch came from a brainstorming […]
Spoken English: The Last One Not Standing
June 7, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
It’s one thing for a restaurant to have no reservations. But no seats? My first reaction when I hear about Spoken English, DC’s new standing room only restaurant, approaches horror. I’m not opposed to standing in line to get into a restaurant. Been there, done that. But to dine standing up is another matter. BUT- […]
Akira Ramen and Izakaya: Dances with Noodles
May 3, 2018 · by · 9 Comments
In today’s food-obsessed culture, Japanese noodles inspire passion and devotion. Ramen is a big deal. An annual event in DC- Ramen World– is singularly dedicated to this once under-appreciated dish. A focus on various types of noodles, broths, and toppings can distinguish one restaurant from another, and trying to decipher all the options can make […]
Ellē: A To-Do About Toast
April 13, 2018 · by · 2 Comments
I love to-do lists. I maintain them for work tasks, home errands and projects, tv to watch, movies and plays to see, people I want to connect with, and most importantly restaurants where I want to dine. The glee I experience from crossing an item off any of my to-do lists is insanely disproportionate to […]
