I wrote a passionate love letter to Rose’s Luxury in November 2013. The restaurant was relatively new at the time, but already receiving plenty of accolades. Rose’s Luxury and chef/owner Aaron Silverman have since been honored with numerous awards and recognition, including a Michelin Star and a James Beard award for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic. It was my […]
The Dabney: A Tribute to the Mid-Atlantic
December 13, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
When I created Been There, Eaten That 6 1/2 years ago, it was because I had a deep and yes, obsessive love for DC dining. This is long before “Bon Appetit” names DC “Restaurant City of the Year.” In fact, at the time only a handful of restaurants were considered destinations for a truly exceptional […]
Wildwood Kitchen: Dishing out Brunch
November 10, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
I need a new set of dishes for those rare occasions when I eat dinner at home. This has been a months-long process, with my husband and I conducting online searches and visiting Bloomingdales, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s, Bed, Beth & Beyond, and beyond. We finally agree on a pattern when we extend our search […]
Preserve: Savoring Summer in Annapolis
September 1, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
As summer winds down, I feel a need to preserve precious moments from a season that has been far too fleeting. A visit to Annapolis and the restaurant Preserve seems like the appropriate homage. The small restaurant with a window onto Main Street has a focus on “pickling, preserving and fermenting,” a concept that sustains itself […]
Osteria Morini: Again (and again)
May 11, 2016 · by · 4 Comments
I don’t actually tabulate the number of times I visit a restaurant, but if I did Osteria Morini is in the running for the number one spot. It has been quite some time since my initial post, so I’m putting my fingers on the keyboard once again to sum up why this Navy Yards Italian […]
Clarity: I Can See Clearly Now
April 5, 2016 · by · 5 Comments
To many Montgomery County dwellers, traveling to Northern Virginia to dine is akin to visiting a different country. While a passport isn’t necessary, it does require pre-planning and a willingness to travel over the American Legion Bridge just for fun. It’s not something to be taken lightly. Since traveling for food is one of my favorite […]
