” One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” Luciano Pavarotti, as quoted on a wall in Minibar. If any restaurant follows this credo, it’s Minibar. There is a great deal of eating involved, but it is so much more […]
Blue Duck Tavern Refreshes its Menu for Spring
May 17, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
Ask a DC food lover for a list of their favorite restaurants, and Blue Duck Tavern is likely to appear. I count myself as an admirer. I love the feel of the place, as it manages to be simultaneously elegant and informal. The waitstaff is abundant, attentive, and yet appropriately restrained. You’ll never need to […]
Maple Ave Restaurant: Full of Surprises
April 28, 2014 · by · 3 Comments
My obsession with restaurant research generally yields positive results. But I must admit, it’s exhilarating when I stumble upon a restaurant and have a stand-out meal. Maple Ave Restaurant in Vienna, Virginia takes me by surprise with its diverse menu, bold flavors, and low-key vibe. Maple Ave Restaurant (MAR) isn’t exactly a sleeper. It is […]
Bombay Club: A Memorable Meal
January 20, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
You know those people in your life who you were close with for a period of time and then you move away, change jobs, or just take a different path? You mean to stay in touch, but somehow the years fly by and you never do. One of the unintended consequences of my blog is […]
Trummer’s on Main: Hitting the Road
August 29, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Trummer’s on Main in Clifton, Virginia is not a hop, skip, and a jump from where I live in Silver Spring. It has been nearly three years since I dined here last and I’m itching for a return visit, particularly since Austin Fausett is now Executive Chef. Fausett has an impressive resume that includes stints […]
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, […]
