Growing up, my favorite day of the week was Wednesday. Why? Because Wednesday was spaghetti night where my mom would make her classic marinara sauce with onion, mushrooms, and ground beef. Although simple, it was satisfying, comforting and, most importantly, soulful.
Satisfaction, comfort and soul can also be found in authentic, family-style Italian restaurants like Argia’s [...]
Argia’s: buon appetito!
Lamb: The Other Other Red Meat
Lamb. It’s not just for gyros and it’s not something to silently contemplate about over some nice fava beans and a good Chianti. Sheep are the oldest domesticated meat animals. Unfortunately, lamb is an often overlooked meat in America. A USDA study from 2000 showed that Americans consumed less than a pound of lamb per [...]
Dining and Dating District Style: Belga Cafe
Almost everyone has a television show that they love and will not miss. For some that show is Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (if you are a fan please stop reading and go back to playing with colored blocks), but for many that show is Top Chef. The District has been regularly well represented on [...]
Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Wine Dinner at Equinox
Last Sunday night while the DC area prepared for the big storm, I attended an intimate Burgundy wine pairing dinner at Equinox Restaurant (818 Connecticut Ave., NW). Wine Producers of the recognized Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron in Burgundy, France came into town (despite the hurricane warning) just to attend our little wine dinner. Fourth generation winemaker, Sophie Meunier-Confuron took over the vineyard [...]
Maddy’s Opens at 13 and L Streets
Opening day of the second location for Maddy’s Tap Room (1100 13th St., NW) was a huge success just a few weeks ago. Beer enthusiasts, sports fans, and those ready to find a new hangout spot filled the tables, booths, and bar area to eat, drink, and watch the game.
Serving 40 beers on tap, Bartender Matt [...]
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Hilton Brothers Open Room with a ‘Boo’
With Halloween just around the corner, ’tis the season for people to jump out and shout “Boo!” At the new Satellite Room (2047 9th St., NW), diners can look forward to hearing Boo a bit more often. The newest neighbor to DC music institution 9:30 club (and newest venture for the the musically inclined Hilton [...]
Dining and Dating Halloween Style: Bandolero
It is Halloween season and unless you are a skinny dipping coed in a horror film, love is likely not in the air. In fact, I would bet money that this week you are probably giving more thought to your Halloween costume (Honey Boo Boo is not a costume, it is a plague upon society) [...]
Thrilled by Thali in Adams Morgan
{First post by new Dining in DC Contributor, Beth Scott}. Despite my best intentions to have a quiet night, I was recently dragged out for a birthday celebration with friends at Jyoti (2433 18th St., NW). After the fact, I’m glad I was, because it was one of the best Indian restaurants that I have ever been to. Jyoti, a small [...]
Dining and Dating District Style: Ardeo+Bardeo
As this is my fourth outing for my column, Dining and Dating District Style, you might assume that I have already found a place great for a third date. I’d be logical (and numerical) to assume that my culinary capers had already led me to the final tier of my 3 date rating system; however, just [...]
A Barcelona Brunch at Boqueria
Yearning for a European getaway but just don’t have the time or resources? No worries. You can enjoy a jaunt to Spain without having to go through airport security. Boqueria (1837 M St. NW), DuPont Circle’s newest addition, brings an eclectic assortment of fresh, small plates to the District.
Boqueria was resurrected in the Flatiron District [...]
Dining and Dating District Style: Rasika West End
Seductive. Sleek. Charming. Words that I wish I could use to describe myself; however, it was my initial thoughts upon walking into Rasika’s new West End location (1177 22nd St., NW). Rasika is derived from Sanskrit meaning “flavors” which is quite appropriate on many levels. Entering Rasika, guests are immediately greeted with a sensory overload. The aroma of exotic [...]
Recap: Restaurant Week Dinner at Fiola
Summer’s DC Restaurant week (DCRW), held August 13-19, 2012 (not including the many extensions), has officially come to a conclusion. Regardless of whether you’re a diner or a restaurant industry worker, it is a very busy time for many DC area restaurants –well, now it is. Thanks to the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), creator of the bi-annual promotion, (next will [...]
Sticky Fingers: Finger Lickin’ Healthy Goodness
Made famous by being the first vegan bakery to win Food Network’s Cupcake Wars All-Stars, Sticky Fingers Bakery (1370 Park Rd., NW) in Columbia Heights is hosting its first ever Summer Supper Club held every Wednesday in the month of August. Featuring organic ingredients from local farmers’ markets, I had the privilege of partaking in Taco Night. [...]
Dining and Dating District Style: Mintwood Place
After my first Dining and Dating District Style post, I struggled with where to land my fork for my next article. Much like a second date, I wanted our second experience to leave you impressed and curious for more. A number of friends recommended restaurants they deemed worthy (thankfully only one suggestion was for Applebee’s), [...]
