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 […]
Ramen World 4 at Mess Hall: How Did I Manage to Miss 1, 2, and 3?
March 4, 2018 · by · 1 Comment
As a restaurant obsessive living in the DC area, I relish the fact that in any given month there is an abundance of food events where I can explore the offerings of local chefs and restaurants all under one roof. More often than not, these gatherings are fundraisers, so I can stuff myself silly and […]
The Lafayette: A Brunch Prescription
February 22, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
I don’t think I’m alone in being particularly stressed out lately. Most people I know live their lives at an incredibly hectic pace, with little down time. Our ability to access news and information 24-7 adds to the anxiety. My go-to stress-reliever typically involves a restaurant meal. There is nothing quite as relaxing as brunch […]
Unconventional Diner: An Unconventional Dinner
February 15, 2018 · by · 5 Comments
We had just finished our appetizers at Unconventional Diner when a nearby table was presented with a celebratory cake spewing forth sparklers from the center. Adding to the drama, the lights in the entire restaurant dimmed. A very nice touch, I thought. Diners clapped at the spectacle, and waited for the staff to resume normal […]
Del Mar: It’s All in the Name
December 7, 2017 · by · 2 Comments
I sometimes have a hard time recalling people’s names. It’s most likely an age thing, and it can be frustrating. When asked for a restaurant recommendation, however, I can usually spout off names without hesitation. The brain works in mysterious ways. The request I field most often is where to go for a celebratory dinner. […]
