Last fall I attended a farm-to-fork tour of Rappahannock County sponsored by Les Dames d’Escoffier DC. The tour included a visit to the famed restaurant Inn at Little Washington. Chef/restaurateur Patrick O’Connell spoke to the group about his beginnings at the restaurant more than 30 years ago, his connection to local farmers, and how he […]
Range: Getting the Green Light- CLOSED
February 8, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Conduct a Google search for Volt, Range, and Chevy Chase, and the first thing that comes up is the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. This isn’t what I have in mind when searching for Range, Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s new restaurant in the Chevy Chase Pavilion. Although… I do find some of the dishes electrifying. I am […]
Suna…not later, part two- CLOSED
January 26, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED I loved my mid-December dinner at the newly-opened Suna. In fact, I had every intention of making a return visit in early spring. But when I read about a special ten-course dinner at Suna featuring guest chef’s including “Top Chef’s” Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, I kind of go nuts. Really […]
Equinox: Taking Criticism to Heart
December 22, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I am a sensitive person. When criticism comes my way, I take it very personally. A negative comment is examined and reexamined, until I can figure out how to address the issue if at all possible. A reader recently took me to task for attributing a movie quote incorrectly. “Wow! If you cant even get […]
Suna…not later
December 15, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED I can usually tell how I really feel about a restaurant when I think about if and when I want to return. Sometimes I say “been there, eaten that” and move on. Other times, I haven’t even finished my meal when I start plotting a comeback (hello Izakaya Seki and […]
Matchbox: Liftoff on 14th Street
December 7, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
’tis the season for new restaurant openings. In the last few weeks, DGS Delicatessen, Wildwood Kitchen, Hanoi House, Suna, and Woodward Table have all opened their doors. Joining this group is a new Matchbox on 14th Street. This is the fourth area location for Matchbox. And while this may put it into the category of […]
DGS Delicatessen: Thanks for the Memories- CLOSED
November 27, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
My memories of Jewish food go back to Friday night dinners at my grandmother’s house in Detroit. One of my favorite dishes was kasha varnishkes. It didn’t have a whole lot of flavor, but there was something about the dish that I absolutely loved. Steaming hot matzah ball soup, gefilte fish with horseradish, and pickled […]
