Fine dining is a luxury often reserved for special occasions. But now and again, it’s a a worthwhile indulgence to visit a white tablecloth restaurant. Dinner at The Oval Room in DC provides an opportunity to enjoy a level of cooking that is top notch. Nearly as exciting is the pleasure of conversing with dining companions […]
SER: Simple, Easy, REALLY Good
August 1, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
How can I best sum up my feelings about SER, the new Ballston restaurant featuring Basque cuisine? It’s simple, easy, and real. Which is a good thing, since that’s the meaning behind the moniker. The cuisine at SER is based on authentic family recipes from Executive Chef/co-owner Josu Zubikarai. The food isn’t fancy, but the ingredients and […]
China Chilcano: Standing Out and Making a Stand
July 25, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
With DC restaurants opening at a dizzying pace, it’s critical to stand out. China Chilcano, which opened in Penn Quarter this past January, has a multitude of merits that make it notable. It is one of the newest additions to Jose Andrés’ DC restaurant empire, which continues to grow. Andrés is one of DC’s most recognizable restaurateurs. […]
Provision No.14 : Merriment on 14th Street
May 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” J.R.R. Tolkien Some friends recently gifted me with a list of quotes about food, which make perfect fodder for some of my upcoming posts. I select the Tolkien quote as an appropriate one for my recent dinner at Provision […]
Mi La Cay: More Please
May 14, 2015 · by · 3 Comments
I don’t ever remember leaving a restaurant and thinking I didn’t pay enough for the meal. But that’s exactly what happens after a recent dinner at Mi La Cay in Wheaton. I’m here with bloggers Laura Kumin of Mother Would Know and Jennifer Farley of Savory Simple. It’s one of those nights where I can […]
Marcel’s: A Dining Experience That’s Meant to Be
April 6, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
Anniversaries and birthdays are always my justification for a food splurge. The only challenge is coming up with which high-end restaurant I’m ready to check off my list. I’m thinking about Marcel’s for our 32nd wedding anniversary, but haven’t yet mentioned it to my husband. When out of the blue he says “how about Marcel’s […]
Summer House Santa Monica: Beating the Winter Blues
March 6, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Another snowy day has hit the DC area, and we’re all feeling a bit weary of the cold and the annoying interruptions to our regularly-scheduled activities. I’m channeling the sunshine by writing about dinner at Summer House Santa Monica, a new restaurant at Pike and Rose center in North Bethesda. This is a place that […]
