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, […]
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 […]
Osteria Elisir (closed)
May 19, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
A Dressing Down at Elisir My friend has a scientific approach to Italian restaurants. On his first visit, he orders something classic but fairly simple as a benchmark. If it passes the test, he will return for food that’s more complex. As someone who considers every restaurant meal an opportunity for exploration, I don’t necessarily […]
Mintwood Place: Shining in a Growing Playground
May 12, 2013 · by · 3 Comments
There is nothing like a bright and shiny new toy. Even the simplest of toys can be fascinating at first. If there is not enough to sustain interest, however, it’s entirely likely to be tossed aside for the next new thing. The restaurant scene in DC is currently exploding with new playthings. Le Diplomate, Ghibellina, […]
