Every now and again an advertising slogan takes hold and lingers there for decades. We Try Harder. A Diamond Is Forever. Can You Hear Me Now? And then there is Snap! Crackle! Pop! featuring three cartoon characters who promote Rice Krispies. I am reflecting on Montgomery County’s recent increase in independent, casual restaurants when the catchphrase comes […]
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen: Pass the Injera Please (closed)
February 14, 2019 · by · Leave a Comment
NOTE: Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen is permanently closed. Food is so much more than what’s on your plate. It can also be a revealing glimpse into history and culture. Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, a recent addition to Bethesda, is a prime example. Delina is named for the 10-year old daughter of restaurant owners Abraham and […]
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 […]
True Food Kitchen: Here’s to Your Health
July 20, 2017 · by · 4 Comments
If you’re of a certain age, you start hearing the term anti-inflammatory on a regular basis. And as much as my eating habits are decidedly more millennial than they are member of AARP, I’m not opposed to healthy eating. True Food Kitchen in Bethesda appeals to the part of me that really should be paying […]
Silver: Getting to Know You
June 15, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
The Tony Awards were held this week, which naturally has me thinking about show tunes. For example, dinner at Silver in Bethesda brings to mind “Getting to Know You” from The King and I. If you live in or around Bethesda, Silver is probably familiar to you. The restaurant sits on Woodmont Avenue, next to […]
