Some reviews are simple to write. I love a place or I don’t, and the words flow out of me quickly and easily. Sometimes a dining experience isn’t so clear cut. I’ve been struggling all week to write about my dinner at Dupont Circle’s Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar in the Palomar Hotel. It’s finally […]
Mintwood Place is a smash hit. The TV show …maybe not so much
February 24, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Rent, Wicked, The Producers, Book of Mormon, Aida, and Les Miserables are some of my favorites musicals. Next to a good restaurant meal, there is nothing quite like a good Broadway show to get my heart pumping. I’m also a fan of Glee (although it may be jumping the shark). So when I heard that another […]
Soupergirl: My New Kosher Souperhero
February 12, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
I feel incredibly fortunate that my two grown children live nearby in DC. I am aware that it may not be a permanent situation, so I treasure our times together in a way that they can’t begin to understand. Neither one of my kids are going to say no if we offer to take them […]
The burger craze continues at Kraze Burgers in Bethesda (closed)
February 7, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Every now and then I like to sink my teeth into a good burger. It’s not something I necessarily go out of my way for, but I can appreciate a serving of high quality chopped meat and some select toppings on an occasional basis. In the DC area, there is a hierarchy in terms of […]
Komi- you had me at hello
January 20, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Anticipation is a funny thing. It can easily set you up for failure. You can get so excited about something that it can’t possibly live up to expectations. Or, if you’re lucky you can start out with a big smile on your face, and it’s all uphill from there. I am totally pumped up for […]
