Anyone who knows me knows that I do not follow sports. I’m the one at the Super Bowl party shusshing everyone during the commercials and talking incessantly during the game. But I don’t live in a cave. I am certainly aware that the Washington Capitals were in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup. My awareness […]
Sugo Cichetti: The Dish
May 16, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
My BFF declares she doesn’t want to go out to dinner with me anymore if small plates are involved. At first this feels like a stab to the heart. But I get it. Before I allow anyone to touch the food, I must snap pictures. This requires my fellow diners to exercise patience and willpower, […]
Bistro Provence: Something Special in Bethesda
May 10, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
There is one question I get asked more than any other. Where should I go for a special occasion meal in Bethesda? I have a tough time coming up with a response to this, because there are lots of pretty good places to eat in Bethesda, but special occasion/destination worthy? Not so much. So when […]
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw: Going Nuts
May 4, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
I have to be honest. I had some trepidation about a $75 per person dinner made entirely of raw food. Despite the fact that I’ve read some great things about Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, I can’t help but wonder… how good can it be? Is there such a thing as food that is too healthy? And […]
CityZen: Getting Much More Than My Just Desserts- CLOSED
March 28, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
There was never a question about where my husband and I would dine in celebration of our 29th wedding anniversary. At least not in my mind. It is CityZen Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental all the way. Never mind that it is the only restaurant in DC with a AAA Five Diamond Award, ranked #6 […]
Bibiana: Once is Not Enough CLOSED
March 17, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Bibiana is Now Closed One of the dilemmas of having a restaurant review blog is that I always want to try new places so I can write about them. I don’t have the luxury of being able to try a restaurant more than once before writing a review. I wish I did because I know […]
