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!
Fall for Virginia Wine
October is a month of many things, beginning of Fall, breast cancer awareness month, Halloween! and even Virginia Wine Month! With many notable wineries in our backyard, it’s a great time to celebrate this up and coming wine region. Virginia is gaining ground in the wine world as producing well-crafted wines with gorgeous wineries and [...]
Enjoying DC Wine Country: Loudoun County, Virginia
With so many good options for Virginia wine outside our back door, they all deserve their own post! This time, we’ll focus on Loudoun County. Nearly the same distance as Fauquier (previous post), Loudoun is just a short drive on Route 7 from the District. Enjoy gorgeous picturesque views of rolling hillsides, paired with refreshing, [...]
Last Chance for Chile Relleno Festival at La Sandia
August is coming to a close. September is on the horizon. While we’re getting in the back-to-school mindset, La Sandia offers us all one last chance (literally) for some hot and spicy good times. For the entire month of August (the last few days of it anyway), Chef Richard Sandoval offers a culinary festival of Mexico’s most [...]
Chile Relleno Festival at La Sandia
How do you like your chile peppers? Stuffed of course! Well you’re in luck! As Chef Richard Sandoval embarks on his third culinary festival at La Sandia this year, he revisits one of Mexico’s most signature dishes, Chile Relleno, or “stuffed chile.” This August, for a limited time, guests can taste four bold, new preparations [...]
Chile Relleno Festival at La Sandia
This August, for a limited time, guests can taste four bold, new preparations of Chile Relleno that showcase modern adaptations of this traditional dish. Using a variety of sauces, peppers and fillings, The Chile Relleno Festival at La Sandia is designed to excite diners and to re-introduce them to La Sandia’s culinary style.
BYOO to crush summer heat at Wilson Tavern
Wilson Tavern (2403 Wilson Blvd, Arlington) is hosting a fresh way to save a few bucks and enjoy a fresh-squeezed cocktail. This Thursday, June 28th bring you own orange and receive half off of your first orange crush! A dedicated bartender specifically for your booze-laden citrus (or citrus-laden booze) will be available from 8 PM [...]
Giveaway: 25 Taste Tickets to the Alexandria Food and Wine festival
The 1st Annual Alexandria Food and Wine festival, this on Saturday, June 23rd 12-5 p.m. will transform the Carlyle District in Old Town Alexandria, conveniently located across from the King Street Metro, into a lively festival, complete with live entertainment, a children’s corner, food and wine tasting, and food demonstration showcase area.
Attendees will enjoy sampling food and [...]
Giveaway: Win 2 tickets to Port City Beer Dinner at Light Horse
The Light Horse Restaurant (715 King St.) named after Revolutionary patriot “Light Horse” Harry Lee, is a delightful and charming two-floor restaurant and bar nestled in the heart of cozy Old Town Alexandria. The Light Horse’s trendy, comfortable dining room features a intimate bar while the energetic bar scene upstairs is part neighborhood hot spot and sports bar, including 10 [...]
Not too Chambly: Unibroue beer dinner at Light Horse Restaurant
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I submit to you the sweetest phrase I have ever known: Five course dinner with beer pairings. The phrase invokes thoughts of cuisine comas and hoppy happiness. I recently had the pleasure of indulging in both at a [...]
22nd Annual Taste of Reston: June 15-16
The 22nd Annual Taste of Reston, Northern Virginia’s largest outdoor food festival, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 on Market Street at the Reston Town Center. I have attended the Taste of Reston the last several years and it’s good wholesome fun for the [...]
1st Annual Alexandria Food and Wine Festival June 23
This first annual Alexandria Food and Wine festival on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 12-5 p.m. will transform the Carlyle District in Old Town Alexandria, conveniently located across from the King Street Metro, into a lively festival, complete with live entertainment, a children’s corner, food and wine tasting, and food demonstration showcase area. While the name suggests [...]
Taste of Reston: June 15-16
The 22nd Annual Taste of Reston, Northern Virginia’s largest outdoor food festival, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 on Market Street at the Reston Town Center. This year’s event marking their 22nd year celebration, will feature more than 30 area restaurants, a full [...]
Unibroue Beer Dinner at the Light Horse Restaurant: June 5
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It’s a bit dramatic, right? Yes, but it could happen! Especially if you don’t go June 5th to The Light Horse Restaurant (715 King St. Alexandria, VA) for their beer dinner featuring pairings with the French Canadian brewery Unibroue, known for their outstanding, elegant Belgians [...]
