Is Elisir my elixir to the summertime blues? (closed)

The two year anniversary of my blog came and went, and I didn’t even realize it until two weeks later.  I updated my Facebook status as a way to commemorate the day and moved on.  This is in contrast to my one year blogiversary, when I excitedly reviewed all of my accomplishments throughout the year.  […]

Bandolero: Something corny (closed)

Bandolero is closed. Call me crazy, but I have fallen in love with Mike Isabella’s crazy corn.  Sometimes it takes me a full three or four courses to fall in love.  Other times, all I need is one memorable dish.  The crazy corn at Mike Isabella’s Bandolero in Georgetown is not all that complex.  It’s […]

Cork Wine Bar: Not Always Caring About Sharing

There is nothing I enjoy more than sharing a meal with friends. In fact this quote by writer Michael Pollan says it all: “The shared meal elevates eating from a mechanical process of fueling the body to a ritual of family and community, from the mere animal biology to an act of culture.” ― Michael […]

Al Dente Ristorante: Adding up the pros and cons

Not everyone pays attention to food news like I do.  But I’m guessing that most people in the DC area recognize the name Roberto Donna.  The chef has attracted a fair amount of press in the local media.  On the plus side, he is an award winning chef.  His Galileo restaurants featuring regional Italian cuisine […]

Boqueria: A Memorable Meal

The older I get, the harder it is to remember things.  This includes my correct age.  For the last few months I kept thinking I was a year older than I was.  The good news is that on my birthday I have no trouble adjusting to my new number. So it is notable that nearly […]

Rogue 24: Checking it Out – CLOSED

I know what I want for my birthday without any hesitation.  Dinner at Rogue 24.  There is nothing like a birthday as an excuse for a high-end dining experience, and Rogue 24 tops my list.  My husband and I both appreciate innovative cooking.  I’ve read enough to know what to expect, including Tom Sietsema’s recent […]

Rasika and Rasika West End: Palak chaat-ting

When asked about my favorite restaurant in DC, I never hesitate to say Rasika.  But when I realize I haven’t dined there in over a year, it’s time to rectify the situation.   The good news is that the incredibly popular Rasika now has a sibling, Rasika West End.  So, in the course of a […]

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