Annabel Goes to Annabelle: A Modern Twist on American Cuisine
• January 21, 2026

By Annabel Taylor  When I first heard of Kalorama’s Michelin Guide restaurant Annabelle, my curiosity piqued—at first, I’ll admit, because I happen to share a name with the fine dining […]

Georgetown’s Winter Restaurant Week, Through Jan. 23
• January 18, 2022

Restaurant Week meal-deals perk up the post-holiday season for Georgetown diners. This winter, January 17–23, the focus is on $40- and $55-dinner menus that highlight each restaurant’s specialties. An impressive roster of the community’s top dining rooms has adapted this 30-year-old “institution” to the challenges […]

Annabelle Opens Friday, Replacing Nora’s
• January 13, 2020

Ashok Bajaj worked closely with restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York on the reputed $6-million renovation of the former Restaurant Nora.