Mike Isabella’s name is in lights at Nationals Stadium. He appeared on season six of “Top Chef” and was runner up on “Top Chef All-Stars.” He is often a featured chef at fundraising events around town, and this summer will appear on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Duels.” Not to mention, he is chef/owner of a growing […]
Water & Wall: Water Over the Bridge (CLOSED)
June 29, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
(Water & Wall is Closed) As a teenager growing up in Northern Virginia, most of my friends lived in Suburban Maryland. I had to accept the fact that it was farther for them to come visit me than vice versa. Then I became one of those people, living in Maryland and feeling like Virginia is […]
Aggio: Expanding a Restaurant’s Range (CLOSED)
April 8, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
Note: This restaurant has closed in Chevy Chase, Md. but is open in Baltimore. Change can be difficult, particularly as one ages. I have deep admiration for a friend, who at the age of 60 abandons his consulting business and enrolls in L’Academie de Cuisine. He plans to become a personal chef upon graduation. I […]
Fiola Mare: Mare Me
March 27, 2014 · by · 5 Comments
It’s not like I ever need an excuse to dine out. But I do have a list of restaurants held in reserve for special occasions. My wedding anniversary deserves a top tier restaurant, particularly since we are now at 31 years. Last year’s 30th meant dinner at two phenomenal restaurants- Inn at Little Washington and […]
Alba Osteria: DC’s Italian Accent Thickens
February 20, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
Dining at Alba Osteria on Valentine’s Day goes against my better judgement. I cancelled a reservation here during Restaurant Week, fearing crowds and a new kitchen wouldn’t serve up the best representation of the food. So, why am I making my first visit at another time notorious for overwhelming a restaurant kitchen? I’m either a […]
Osteria Morini: Giving Me Something to Cheer For
February 13, 2014 · by · 6 Comments
Anyone who knows me is aware of my complete disinterest in sports. I did go to a National’s game back in 2012. I had every intention of making it to a game last year, but it felt like such a hassle to go to a game, particularly to cheer on a somewhat uninspiring team. Recently, […]
