Conduct a Google search for Volt, Range, and Chevy Chase, and the first thing that comes up is the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. This isn’t what I have in mind when searching for Range, Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s new restaurant in the Chevy Chase Pavilion. Although… I do find some of the dishes electrifying. I am […]
Suna…not later, part two- CLOSED
January 26, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED I loved my mid-December dinner at the newly-opened Suna. In fact, I had every intention of making a return visit in early spring. But when I read about a special ten-course dinner at Suna featuring guest chef’s including “Top Chef’s” Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, I kind of go nuts. Really […]
Los Angeles: Ink Leaves a Lasting Impression- CLOSED
January 4, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
The beginning of a new year inevitably prompts reflections on the year past. A list of top dining experiences abound right now on restaurant review/food blogs everywhere. My favorite is written by the Washingtonian food critic entitled “Dining at Level 3: Todd Kliman’s most memorable meals of 2012.”According to Kliman, there are three levels of […]
A recipe for success? Richard Blais’ roasted beet salad
December 3, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Whenever I go to someone’s house for dinner, I am inevitably asked the question: “Are you going to blog about this meal?” I always smile (hopefully sincerely and not an annoyed kind of smile) and say no. Obviously no one thinks the answer to this question is going to be yes. But I have decided […]
Family Meal: Shaking things up in Frederick
September 4, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I have been on a bit of a blog break, which should not be confused with an eating break. They are not the same thing. For the past two weekends, rather than devote hours to writing, I have instead been glued to seasons three and four of “Parks and Recreation. ” I don’t know how […]
