There was a lot of hububb when the well-known David Chang brought his highly-regarded Momofuku from New York to DC. Momofuku CCDC, along with it’s bakery Milk Bar, attracted lines with hours-long waits for its renowned pork buns, ramen, and crack pie. Somewhat to my own surprise, I resist the hordes, telling myself I’ll wait […]
Osteria Morini: Again (and again)
May 11, 2016 · by · 4 Comments
I don’t actually tabulate the number of times I visit a restaurant, but if I did Osteria Morini is in the running for the number one spot. It has been quite some time since my initial post, so I’m putting my fingers on the keyboard once again to sum up why this Navy Yards Italian […]
Pineapple and Pearls: Fusing Fine Food and Fun
April 29, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
About halfway through our meal at Pineapple and Pearls I offer these words of wisdom to chef/owner Aaron Silverman to express how I feel about his new restaurant: “HOLY CRAP.” It’s hard to be articulate when your mind is in the midst of being blown. We are seated at the counter, only a few feet […]
Espita Mezcaleria: Holy Mole
April 15, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
DC restaurant-goers are scurrying around the city right now, trying to keep up with openings and pop-ups. It’s not an easy feat. It requires patience, fortitude, and often a tolerance for the highest level on the decibel meter. A visit to Espita Mezcaleria in Shaw is a test on all three counts. But the payoff […]
Kapnos Kouzina: Abuzz in Bethesda- CLOSED
March 21, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
I glance up at my computer screen and see the tweet I’ve eagerly anticipated for months. Kapnos Kouzina is officially taking reservations. Bethesda’s newest restaurant is from the prolific Mike Isabella and his partner George Pagonis, both former “Top Chef” contestants. I race to snag a table for opening night. My “Top Chef” fanaticism is well-documented on this blog, […]
The Source: An Inspiring Journey
March 11, 2016 · by · 4 Comments
One of my favorite sources for Chinese food is not really a Chinese restaurant. It’s The Source, a Wolfgang Puck restaurant, where Executive Chef Scott Drewno exhibits a finesse for creating Chinese dishes such as dumplings, roast duck, and steamed buns. Since my last visit to The Source, there has been a renovation to […]
Tail Up Goat: Thumbs Up!
February 29, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
The name of the restaurant is initially a head-scratcher, but Tail Up Goat is anything but puzzling. My visit to the new Adams Morgan restaurant leaves me eager to extol its virtues. First, let’s try and clear up the curious name. Tail Up Goat is inspired by the U.S. Virgin Islands where co-owner and Service Director Jill […]
