When my daughter got married recently, I was given the opportunity to say a few words at a pre-wedding dinner. I was paralyzed at first, not knowing quite how to express my feelings. Once I decide to capture my sentiments in the form of a food review, the words come to me more easily. I […]
Preserve: Savoring Summer in Annapolis
September 1, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
As summer winds down, I feel a need to preserve precious moments from a season that has been far too fleeting. A visit to Annapolis and the restaurant Preserve seems like the appropriate homage. The small restaurant with a window onto Main Street has a focus on “pickling, preserving and fermenting,” a concept that sustains itself […]
Kyirisan: Been There, Eaten That. Want More.
August 1, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
There are restaurants where I dine once, enjoy the meal, and then happily check the box. I’ve been there, eaten that. Others capture my attention and leap to mind when I respond to the frequently asked question: “What restaurants do you like these days?” My newest response is Kyirisan in DC’s growing food mecca, Shaw. […]
Pineapple and Pearls: Fusing Fine Food and Fun
April 29, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
About halfway through our meal at Pineapple and Pearls I offer these words of wisdom to chef/owner Aaron Silverman to express how I feel about his new restaurant: “HOLY CRAP.” It’s hard to be articulate when your mind is in the midst of being blown. We are seated at the counter, only a few feet […]
Espita Mezcaleria: Holy Mole
April 15, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
DC restaurant-goers are scurrying around the city right now, trying to keep up with openings and pop-ups. It’s not an easy feat. It requires patience, fortitude, and often a tolerance for the highest level on the decibel meter. A visit to Espita Mezcaleria in Shaw is a test on all three counts. But the payoff […]
Clarity: I Can See Clearly Now
April 5, 2016 · by · 5 Comments
To many Montgomery County dwellers, traveling to Northern Virginia to dine is akin to visiting a different country. While a passport isn’t necessary, it does require pre-planning and a willingness to travel over the American Legion Bridge just for fun. It’s not something to be taken lightly. Since traveling for food is one of my favorite […]
