The Daily Dish owner Zena Polin invites me to come in to the restaurant for dinner. She notes that it’s been awhile since I’ve dined there and she wants me to experience some recent changes. Co-owner, Jerry Hollinger is now Executive Chef and they have hired a French sous chef. Plus, there are some additions […]
Sugo Cichetti: The Dish
May 16, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
My BFF declares she doesn’t want to go out to dinner with me anymore if small plates are involved. At first this feels like a stab to the heart. But I get it. Before I allow anyone to touch the food, I must snap pictures. This requires my fellow diners to exercise patience and willpower, […]
Bistro Provence: Something Special in Bethesda
May 10, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
There is one question I get asked more than any other. Where should I go for a special occasion meal in Bethesda? I have a tough time coming up with a response to this, because there are lots of pretty good places to eat in Bethesda, but special occasion/destination worthy? Not so much. So when […]
Seasons 52: A New Season
April 1, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
I have a confession. When Seasons 52 opened in Rockville last year, I wasn’t the biggest fan. I decided to give it another try based on positive comments from many of my friends. Plus, the location near my home and office can’t be beat. I liked it more and more each time. In fact, I […]
Jewel of India sparkles in Silver Spring
February 28, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
The true measure of how I really feel about a restaurant is determined by how far I will travel to get there. I have neighborhood restaurants that are good rather than great. But sometimes proximity matters, and good can be a great thing. When I don’t have to sacrifice quality for location, however, it’s a […]
The burger craze continues at Kraze Burgers in Bethesda (closed)
February 7, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Every now and then I like to sink my teeth into a good burger. It’s not something I necessarily go out of my way for, but I can appreciate a serving of high quality chopped meat and some select toppings on an occasional basis. In the DC area, there is a hierarchy in terms of […]
