The winter months lend themselves to food that warms the soul. Two of my recent dining experiences are as different as night and day, yet they each offer food from the south that is both hearty and comforting. Gypsy Soul, in Northern Virginia’s Mosaic District, is a chance for Chef RJ Cooper to embrace Southern […]
DC Dining: Where I Plan to Eat Again (& Again) in 2015
January 21, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
As 2014 came to a close, nearly every DC food writer and blogger published a wrap-up about their favorite restaurants, bars, etc. I didn’t quite get around to writing mine, although I was certainly thinking about it. It’s now mid-January, and I’ve been diligently fulfilling my New Year’s resolution of checking off restaurants on my to do […]
Ocopa: The Wow Factor (CLOSED)
January 13, 2015 · by · 3 Comments
When you eat in restaurants on a regular basis as I do, it’s easy to become jaded and difficult to impress. At this point, a wow for me is really a WOW. Ocopa, the new Peruvian restaurant on H Street, Northeast recently wowed me. Ocopa, which opened last August, was certainly on my radar. It […]
City Perch: Eat Local!
January 6, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
I am a big believer in eating local. One of my favorite weekend activities is a visit to a farmer’s market, where I can stock up on locally-sourced produce and other artisanal goodies. I like to dine local as well. I live in Silver Spring, in close proximity to an impressive array of ethnic restaurants where […]
DBGB Kitchen and Bar: An Appealing New Destination
December 8, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
If you want to create excitement in the DC food community, have a distinguished chef with national name recognition announce they are opening a restaurant here. This is guaranteed to garner hype on all forms of social media, and is indeed what happened when Chef Daniel Boulud announced his opening of DBGB Kitchen and Bar in the […]
Compass Rose: Navigating the World of Street Food
November 22, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
Dining decisions are not always simple. Small plates or comfort food? An energetic, buzzy vibe or a place where you can really hear your dining companions? And which part of the world do you want to be the inspiration for your dishes? It’s helpful to have some direction, which is where Compass Rose comes […]
