To most, Thanksgiving means a home-cooked meal enjoyed with your (extended extended extended) family. I’ve cooked. I’ve put in my dues. To me, while lovely to spend time with your family, it ultimately translates to: hours spent burning your fingers, throwing your back out, and weeks of prep-time. If I had my choice, I’d opt [...]
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7th Annual Crab Cake Competition
It’s that time again! The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) is holding its 7th Annual “I Love Crab Cakes!” competition at Phillips Flagship Restaurant (900 Water St., S.W) at the Washington, DC Southwest Waterfront honoring Karen Cathey.
The annual competition and fundraiser featuring the Chesapeake’s finest and remembrance of Karen Cathey will take place on Monday, [...]
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Win Tickets for 4 to Art and Soul’s Patio Crab Boil
One of my favorite restaurants in town, Art and Soul (415 New Jersey Ave., NW), located on Capitol Hill, has turned their gorgeous patio into the District’s newest crab boil destination. Every Wednesday, Chef Wes Morton will serve Louisiana-style jumbo crabs, traditional sides, and cold, seasonal beer from Flying Dog Brewery. Why Louisiana style? Chef de Cuisine, Morton was [...]
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What to do for a Delicious DC Staycation
If you made the wise decision to avoid this Memorial Day weekend’s beach traffic, then you should check out all that the District has to offer. It’s sufficient to say your holiday lineup will have your pals stuck on I-95 green with envy. Below is a listing of some great foodie-centric events for this weekend.
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Forgo the Cooking Stress and Dine out this Thanksgiving
To most, Thanksgiving means a home-cooked meal enjoyed with your (extended extended extended) family. I’ve cooked. I’ve put in my dues. To me, while lovely to spend time with your family, it ultimately translates to: hours spent burning your fingers, throwing your back out, and weeks of prep-time. If I had my choice, I’d [...]
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Summer 2011 DC Restaurant Week: Top Ten Picks
There are a lot of “foodies” in town and even more food bloggers, including yours truly, who all have their opinion about DC Restaurant Week. Proponents support the concept of restaurant week, generally because they agree that the promotion is helpful to bolster business in an otherwise slow time of the year for the [...]
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Art and Soul Wins ARTini 2011 Competition.
Throughout the month of March, mixologists from 12 of Washington, DC’s best restaurants and lounges competed for the coveted annual best ARTini title. Each mixologist created a unique artistic cocktail inspired by a work of art in the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s collection.
In order to determine who would take home the title, the public [...]
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Join the Great American Dine Out to Help End Childhood Hunger.
For once, gluttony isn’t a sin, it’s encouraged. But let’s not get too carried away, it’s only for one week! Beginning this Sunday, hundreds of DC area restaurants are offering great promotions, featuring special dishes, and donating part of their proceeds to participate in the Great American Dine-Out from September 19th [...]
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Art and Soul launches BBQ Feasts on Thursdays in honor of Chef Art Smith appearing on TLC's BBQ Pitmasters.
Americans love a good BBQ. There is just something about comfort food that warms the heart and soul. Add great friends and good libations and you have the perfect summer gathering. Two-time James Beard-Award winning Chef/Owner Art Smith of Art and Soul restaurant on Capitol Hill, prides himself providing food for the soul – food [...]
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Reminder: Kid's Restuarant Week is going on now through June 27.
I know that I posted about this a week or so ago, but I wanted to remind you, just in case you missed the June 7 posting. Last year in June 2009, the very first DC Kids’ Restaurant week debuted in DC area with a series of events including cooking demos, special events, cooking classes, and participating restaurants offering a special prix-fixe menu especially designed for kids, exposing them to “grown-up” dining experiences. The 2nd Annual Washington, DC Restaurant Week for Kids produced by Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for Washington, DC will be held June 20-27. Kid’s Restaurant Week is designed to promote healthy eating, culinary awareness and family connections.
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2nd Annual DC Kids' Restuarant Week June 20-27.
Back by popular demand!! Last year in June 2009, the very first DC Kids’ Restaurant week debuted in DC area with a series of events including cooking demos, special events, cooking classes, and participating restaurants offering a special prix-fixe menu especially designed for kids, exposing them to “grown-up” dining experiences. The 2nd Annual Washington, [...]
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The 5:01 Happy Hour at Art & Soul.
ART AND SOUL LAUNCHES THE 5:01 SESSION TO EASE THE DAILY GRIND
To reward nine-to-fivers after a long day of work, ArtBar at Art and Soul is offering The 5:01 Session, an after-work happy hour, unlike any other on Capitol Hill, that kicks-off today, Wednesday, March 31. Complete with a new small bites menu by [...]
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Rammy nominations announced!
On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, restaurateurs, celebrity chefs and key restaurant industry players flocked to The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC for a celebration as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced the 2010 RAMMY Award Nominees. Hosted by emcees Nycci and David Nellis, hosts of Dishing it Out on Federal News Radio, Washington, DC’s only food [...]
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Art and Soul hosts Valentine's Day cooking class for men to woo their sweethearts.
Art and Soul located on Capitol Hill, is hosting a cooking class geared towards men looking to celebrate the big V-day by surprising their sweerheard with a home cooked romantic dinner. This Saturday, January 30th, Executive Chef Travis Timberlake will provide a cooking demonstration to teach guys how to prepare a romantic four-course meal at [...]
