I spent the first part of my summer rushing around excitedly exploring the many, many, many new restaurants in DC. As summer winds down, so does my fervent need to focus solely on recent additions. In fact my restaurant-going in general has slowed down considerably, with weekends away and home barbecues taking the lead. I […]
Red Hen and Blue Duck Tavern: A Night of Foul News
July 22, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
The George Zimmerman verdict and the death of “Glee” actor Cory Monteith were two headlines that left many people reeling last weekend. I had just exited The Red Hen when we heard the outcome of the Zimmerman trial, and heading off to brunch on Sunday at Blue Duck Tavern when I learned about Cory Monteith. […]
Kapnos: Mike Isabella Hits a Home Run- CLOSED
July 10, 2013 · by · 4 Comments
Most people I know can talk about players on DC sports teams with great familiarity. Sure I’ve heard about National’s players like Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg, but beyond that I am fairly clueless. On the other hand, I am happy to discuss local chefs with confidence. My knowledge retention may be slipping with age, […]
Bourbon Steak: The Devil Made Me Do It
July 5, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
With a slew of interesting new restaurants in town, why go to a pricey steakhouse situated in a hotel in Georgetown? And why in heaven’s name should we go when half of my party of six doesn’t even eat meat? Fair question. The answer? Bourbon Steak in the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown offers quality, […]
Le Diplomate: Buzzworthy
June 29, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
There have been dozens of restaurant openings in DC lately. One of the buzziest is Le Diplomate, the Logan Circle French bistro from Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr. It has been the subject of countless reviews, tweets, and actual conversations. Le Diplomate is the bustling French bistro I can’t wait to visit, on our first trip […]
Daikaya: Stairway to Heaven
June 6, 2013 · by · 4 Comments
My friends and I initially enter Daikaya the wrong way. The relatively new two-in-one Japanese restaurant has separate entrances. One door takes you to a wonderful outpost for ramen noodles. The other leads you to a staircase where you head upstairs for an izakaya (small plates) menu. We climb the steps of the izakaya, prompting […]
