Kinship, the new Shaw restaurant from Chef Eric Zeibold, has an obvious mission that plays on its name. “Kinship is a feeling of being close or connected to other people. Our menu is a reflection of what inspires us when we think about food. We hope that our restaurant fosters camaraderie with the people you […]
Bad Saint: Good Goal
January 17, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
Determination is not always a trait associated with dining, but occasionally it’s required. I’m resolute to get to Bad Saint before 2015 comes to a close, and it’s not the easiest goal to fulfill. The tiny Filipino restaurant made its debut in Columbia Heights in September 2015. A preview pop-up attracts legions of diners, and […]
Yona: Unquestionably Delightful- CLOSED
January 4, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
On the car ride to Yona in Virginia’s Ballston neighborhood, I’m negotiating with myself. My husband is in the car, but at the moment he’s not part of the conversation. I’m thinking about what I’ll order. How meat-centric can I be when it’s just the two of us, and he doesn’t eat meat or shellfish? […]
Maketto: A Super Supper
December 28, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
Year-end lists are inevitable. Best movies, TV shows, books, podcasts, and of course restaurants. The restaurant lists stress me out, as they inevitably emphasize where I failed to dine this year. One of the restaurants sitting high on my “to do” list has been the Taiwanese/Cambodian Maketto. Maketto is owned by Chef Erik Bruner-Yang, who is […]
Convivial: Happy to Meet You!
December 2, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
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 […]
