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 […]
Lupo Verde: The New Italian Kid on the Block
March 11, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
Is there a tipping point when it comes to having too much of a good thing? Will DC diners tire of new Italian restaurants considering that we’ve recently gained Ghibellina, Etto, Osteria Morini, Alba Osteria, Fiola Mare, and now Lupo Verde? Will 14th Street, bursting-at-the-seams with new restaurants, eventually start to see some attrition? We […]
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, […]
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, & Stone Crab: Cracking Open in DC
February 3, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
When I was in my mid-20’s- way back in the 1970’s- my best friend and I visited Miami. If there were antics involved, I don’t recall. What I do remember is dining at Joe’s Stone Crab, a restaurant that was far too extravagant for our meager budgets. I knew it was a hot spot, however, […]
Bombay Club: A Memorable Meal
January 20, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
You know those people in your life who you were close with for a period of time and then you move away, change jobs, or just take a different path? You mean to stay in touch, but somehow the years fly by and you never do. One of the unintended consequences of my blog is […]
