From the moment ChiKo opened in early July, the envy-inducing photos of the food were everywhere. They were causing me a serious case of FOMO. FOMO is my affliction, and social media seriously aggravates my condition. (But, can someone please tell me why it’s “fear of missing out” when you have actually missed out?! ) I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Himitsu: Turning Up the Heat
July 13, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
If you are at all plugged in to DC restaurants, Himitsu is on your radar. It’s been on mine since it opened in November 2016. After one too many conversations where I had to sheepishly admit I hadn’t yet dined here, I was forced to forego my reticence over the no-reservations policy and just get […]
Tredici Enoteca: Checking Out Brunch
July 6, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
There was a time when dining in a hotel restaurant was something you did when you were out of town and actually staying on the premises. Prices were typically elevated, and food quality not necessarily on par with cost. The stigma attached to dining in a restaurant that can be accessed through a lobby is […]
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm: Natural Beauty
June 23, 2017 · by · 3 Comments
It’s 7:00 pm on a Saturday night. There is a warm breeze and a blue sky. My husband and I eagerly approach an open-air tent with a smattering of tables covered with white tablecloths and a small terrarium as a centerpiece. For a moment I fear that we’ve stumbled into a private party. There are […]
