I have a pet peeve when it comes to the word “tapas.” All too often I hear people use tapas as a generic term for small plates, which actually makes me cringe. Tapas is a Spanish word referring to small savory snacks, and really shouldn’t be interchangeable in describing other cuisines that also happen to […]
Bird’s Eye Sandwich Shop: A New Perspective
September 7, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
I don’t really like sandwiches. My co-workers look at me quixotically every time I make this declaration, which is whenever we have a lunchtime meeting and this is the only option on the table. But a recent visit to Bird’s Eye Sandwich Shop has me rethinking my position. Bird’s Eye is a Friday- Sunday pop-up […]
Requin: No Snap Judgements- CLOSED
August 31, 2017 · by · 3 Comments
CLOSED Jennifer Carroll, chef/partner of Requin in the Mosaic District of Northern Virginia has been on Top Chef. I really don’t want to start my post this way, as I imagine she is ready to get past this as a definer. But as far as I’m concerned, there really is no getting around it. Carroll’s […]
True Food Kitchen: Here’s to Your Health
July 20, 2017 · by · 4 Comments
If you’re of a certain age, you start hearing the term anti-inflammatory on a regular basis. And as much as my eating habits are decidedly more millennial than they are member of AARP, I’m not opposed to healthy eating. True Food Kitchen in Bethesda appeals to the part of me that really should be paying […]
