La Puerta Verde in Ivy City is a Mexican restaurant as intriguing for its varied stories, as it is for its food and drink. There is the owner- Ari Gejdenson- a former international soccer player turned successful DC restaurateur. There is the Mexican-born chef, Carlos Camacho, who after 20 years as a DC chef is […]
The Smith: New York Goes to Washington
February 28, 2017 · by · 2 Comments
After a long weekend of New York dining, I should be ready for a night at home with a full plate of lettuce. Instead I hop on the Metro to Gallery Place, where I check out The Smith with a group of girlfriends. When it comes to DC dining, if you sit on the sidelines […]
The Dabney: A Tribute to the Mid-Atlantic
December 13, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
When I created Been There, Eaten That 6 1/2 years ago, it was because I had a deep and yes, obsessive love for DC dining. This is long before “Bon Appetit” names DC “Restaurant City of the Year.” In fact, at the time only a handful of restaurants were considered destinations for a truly exceptional […]
Proof: Souped Up for Fall- CLOSED
November 30, 2016 · by · 3 Comments
As temperatures fall, restaurants are adapting their menus to reflect the season. I am invigorated at the apples, sunchokes, sweet potatoes, squash, and brussels sprouts that are popping up everywhere in various shapes and forms. And while many are appalled by the proliferation of pumpkin-flavored everything, I am captivated by the smell and taste of the […]
