The Amelia: Classy Classic Cars

March 11, 2024

The storied Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, in its 29th year, drew some 27,000 car enthusiasts for a four-day celebration of automotive artistry and ingenuity called “The Amelia.” Staged on the lovely […]

1310 Kitchen & Bar’s New Vibrant Vibe

December 28, 2023

Jenn Crovato, the resourceful chef/owner of 1310 Kitchen & Bar, gives her Georgetown brunch haven at 1310 Wisconsin Avenue a vibrant vibe with arresting photos of “women in song.” Her […]

Chez Billy Sud: Splendid, Delightful post-Restoration

November 30, 2023

Chez Billy Sud, Georgetown’s beloved haunt for le vraie chose (the real thing) in French dining, has reopened after a pause for renovations. Happily, it seems that little has changed […]

Claudio’s Table: Urbane Trattoria with Heritage Recipes

November 9, 2023

Claudio’s Table, an urbane trattoria in the Palisades, dishes up the Italian food that Chef/Owner Claudio Pirollo and Executive Chef Alessandro Pirovano grew up eating and cooking. Chef Pirollo is no stranger to […]

Michelin-starred Chef Matt Baker Brings Boutique Café to Georgetown

October 19, 2023

Baker’s Daughter, Michelin-starred chef Matt Baker’s boutique café below M Street at 1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW, offers Baker’s elevated comfort fare in an eat-in/take-out format.  A brightly lit service bar […]

Cleveland Park’s Little Blackbird Is a Playful Delight

September 21, 2023

Ashok Bajaj’s Cleveland Park wine bar, Little Blackbird, doesn’t take itself too seriously. Of course, the Mediterranean food is top notch, and the international wines one won’t find elsewhere are […]

Culinary Event to Feature Notable Women Chefs, Media Figures, Authors and Tastings

September 14, 2023

Carla Hall, chef, TV host, and cookbook author and Allison Aubrey, National Public Radio will open an exclusive all-day culinary event taking participants on a gastronomic deep dive on Sept 30th at […]

Delightful Prospect: La Bonne Vache to Open at Former Booeymonger 

August 16, 2023

Vibrant restaurant pros Claire and Ari Wilder (Chaplin’s, Kappo DC) are transforming the former Booeymonger space at 3265 Prospect St. NW, into an imaginative, French-accented wine bar/bistro, with a menu […]

Villa Yara: One of Georgetown’s Loveliest Havens

April 17, 2023

The romantic tale of Yara, an imaginary woman in love with music, life and food, inspires this charming Lebanese restaurant and garden at 2815 M St. NW in Georgetown. Vivid […]

Ris Earns Semifinal Spot for 2023 James Beard ‘Outstanding Restaurant’

February 9, 2023

Ris Lacoste was “completely surprised” to learn that her eponymous West End restaurant at 2275 L St. NW, is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Restaurant” USA 2023 […]