“Tiki” it up a notch at Dirty Martini
In the spirit of summer (and rum spirits), Dupont Circle’s, Dirty Martini (1223 Connecticut Ave., NW) known for its modern upscale, sophisticated style has quietly launched a new addition to its rooftop lounge. Unlike the Passenger and Tryst, who currently serve up island flair just once a week, Dirty Martini’s new Tiki Bar will be open ready to serve up a refreshing cocktail Monday...
May 16, 2012
The New Fujimar Offers Asian-Latino Nouveau Cuisine
Did you know that YellowPages.com has restaurant menus on their website? If you don’t have time to submit an “Ask Lisa”, you don’t have my cell phone number and you’re in need of a place in a specific neighborhood, or a place to satisfy a type of craving like sushi, then it’s pretty handy. Speaking of sushi, Fujimar, the hottest new arrival on the DC restaurant...
April 3, 2012
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Announces 2012 RAMMY Award Nominees
Hundreds of the DC area’s top restaurateurs, chefs, media, and key restaurant industry players gathered last night as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the nominees for its annual RAMMY Awards. The Nomination Party, hosted at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC, is a highly anticipated yearly event, second only to the Restaurant Awards Gala, The RAMMYS, to be...
March 27, 2012
Dining in DC to Host DC Food Blogger Happy Hour at the New Boqueria
Are you hungry? Good … join me and my fabulous co-host Mary Kong of Girl Meets Food at the April DC Food Blogger Happy Hour which will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at the brand new Boqueria, located in Dupont Circle (1837 M St., NW). Inspired by the fresh food from the Boqueria market in Barcelona, they offer the cuisine of Catalunya and other Spanish regions. If you haven’t been...
March 22, 2012
DC Restaurant Week First Timers: Newcomers to Restaurant Week
DC Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and since new restaurants open up every single month in the area, it is a great time to check out a place that you’ve been hearing about. According to my list, these spots are first timers to DC Restaurant Week. This post is the first installment of a variety of feature articles to come — all about DC Restaurant Week. It seems only fitting...
December 13, 2011
Michel Richard Gets Ballsy.
Have you heard the news? Everyone is talking about it (Zagat, Eater, Washington Business Journal) and the whole bloggerverse. With the recent opening of a Central location in Vegas last month, even at the ripe young age of 63, he’s still on a roll (ba-dum-bump). There are no signs that he has any intentions of slowing down. Internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michel Richard (Citronelle,...
October 20, 2011
Spike Reigns at Sweetgreen’s Tomato Toss Up
Yesterday, local salad lovers gathered at a pre-opening bash at the new Sweetgreen – Foggy Bottom (2221 I St., NW). To make things interesting, co-owners Nic Jammet, Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru invited three local chefs including Spike Mendelsohn of Good Stuff Eatery and We, the Pizza, Tiffany MacIssac of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, and Casey Patten of Taylor Gourmet to create a...
July 21, 2011
Livin’ up to the hype: Mike Isabella’s Graffiato
Like a summer movie blockbuster, rarely does a restaurant so highly anticipated , as Graffiato (707 6th St., NW) live up to the hype. Mike Isabella‘s first baby whose name means “graffiti” or “scratched”— is the latest addition the GalleryPlace\Chinatown ‘hood, open just 10 days when I visited, and has been one of the most talked about restaurant openings in months (possibly...
July 8, 2011
Chef Mike Isabella To Open Graffiato on June 23.
Finally! This Thursday, June 23rd, Top Chef All-Stars Runner-Up (and local hero) Mike Isabella will open his first restaurant, Graffiato, an Italian-inspired restaurant in Chinatown (707 6th St., NW). Bar and dinner service will begin at 5:00 pm, seven days/week with lunch service to start up in a few weeks. Reservations are being taken online at Opentable.com or by phone 202-289-3600. Foodies,...
June 21, 2011
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse: The Perfect Date Night Spot for Carnivores.
Have you ever visited a churrascaria or Brazilian steakhouse? My husband and I had the good fortune to be invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Tysons Corner. I was really excited because it was my first time dining at a Brazilian steakhouse, but not for lack of interest. I have heard that they are really a lot of fun, so I was eager to check it out. The tradition...
March 28, 2011
If You Have to Choose, Choose Merzi
A guest post by Dining in DC contributor, Daphne Domingo When thinking of a place to dine in Penn Quarter, a lot of DC’s top restaurants come to mind. While it’s fun to dress up for a night out on the town, some days, you just want to eat someplace quick and casual. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many choices in the bustling neighborhood aside from typical sandwiches, fast food or pizza. Until...
February 20, 2011
Update: The Breakfast Grand Opening of The Brown Bag – Postponed!
This is just an update that the special Grand Opening of The Brown Bag (1625 Eye Street NW), originally scheduled for tomorrow morning, is postponed until Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 7:30 – 10 a.m., due to inclement weather today and tomorrow. All are welcome to enjoy complimentary pastries, muffins and Swing’s Coffee.
January 26, 2011
Cava Grill Opens in Bethesda: Good Quality Food in a Fast, Casual setting.
Cava Mezze, the team behind the delicious Greek-inspired restaurants, Cava with locations on Capitol Hill, Clarendon, VA and Rockville, MD, have opened their first fast-casual concept, Cava Grill on Tuesday, January 18th, at 4832 Bethesda. Ave. in Bethesda, MD. The grill has opened in the Bethesda Row storefront formerly occupied by Marvelous Market, the same block where Chicken Out closed in December. Founders...
January 23, 2011
Michel Richard’s newest bistro, Michel opens in Tysons Corner.
Michel, by internationally-acclaimed French Chef Michel Richard, has been open for less than a week in the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, formerly the Maestro space, and has been transformed into a sea of rich jewel tones and changing colored lights. Seating 110 in the main dining room, the chrome-and-burgundy-toned contemporary space features textured walls and banquettes, with his signature stacked...
November 9, 2010
