If you live in the DC area and haven’t heard about Crane & Turtle, the new restaurant in the Petworth neighborhood, I’m fairly certain it will be on your radar soon enough. It emerges amid a flood of new DC restaurants this past spring and summer, so it can be easy to get lost in the […]
Macon Bistro & Larder: C’est Bien, Y’all
August 10, 2014 · by · 5 Comments
The new Macon Bistro & Larder in Upper Northwest DC exemplifies fusion. The restaurant’s name is inspired by two cities named Macon, one in Georgia and one in France. The concept fuses a traditional bistro with a larder, where products can be purchased for take-home enjoyment. The decor blends vintage light fixtures with high tech industrial touches. Even […]
Posto: For Pre-Theater (CLOSED)
June 11, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
As much as I cherish a Saturday evening dedicated to dining, sometimes a restaurant isn’t the main event on my agenda. My husband and I regularly join friends for dinner and a show, where the meal takes on a more minor role in the evening’s entertainment. Convenience inevitably becomes one of the determining factors in […]
Blue Duck Tavern Refreshes its Menu for Spring
May 17, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
Ask a DC food lover for a list of their favorite restaurants, and Blue Duck Tavern is likely to appear. I count myself as an admirer. I love the feel of the place, as it manages to be simultaneously elegant and informal. The waitstaff is abundant, attentive, and yet appropriately restrained. You’ll never need to […]
Maple Ave Restaurant: Full of Surprises
April 28, 2014 · by · 3 Comments
My obsession with restaurant research generally yields positive results. But I must admit, it’s exhilarating when I stumble upon a restaurant and have a stand-out meal. Maple Ave Restaurant in Vienna, Virginia takes me by surprise with its diverse menu, bold flavors, and low-key vibe. Maple Ave Restaurant (MAR) isn’t exactly a sleeper. It 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 […]
