Business Ins & Outs: Cafe con Bagel, Citibank; &pizza
• May 22, 2023

In: Cafe con Bagel Owner Pablo Salazar finally got to open his coffee and bagel joint at 1332 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former space for Petite Soeur and, before that, […]

Laura’s Vegan Caramelized Onions
• May 18, 2023

Let me just start with saying that I loveeeee caramelized onions. It is kind of ironic in a way because my father is super sensitive to smells and often wouldn’t allow […]

Laura’s Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
• May 11, 2023

As I think of the cakes we had at home when I was a kid growing up, for some reason two in particular stand out: 1) Maple Walnut Cake, and […]

The Latest Dish: Culinary Delights from Africa, Mexico, Egypt, Thailand    
• May 10, 2023

Maia Shanklin Roberts, Nick Hall, Imani Shanklin Roberts, Tau Shanklin Roberts, and Camille Hall are the creative force founders behind Shanklin Hall, a social club slated to open mid-Q2 2023 […]

Business Ins & Outs: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Boat House Apparel; Eagle Bank
• May 8, 2023

In: Van Leeuwen, as in … Ice Cream Van Leeuwen, the Brooklyn-born brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, will open at noon, Thursday, May 11, at […]

Cocktail of the Month: ‘I Shall Return’ to The MacArthur
• May 4, 2023

Drinking rum conjures up images of Caribbean islands, private yachts, jerk chicken, calypso music and treasure chests. But what about live crucifixions, eating fertilized duck eggs, tricycles for public transportation […]

Chef Rafidi’s ‘Yellow’ Café: A Hit on Wisconsin Ave.
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Since opening its doors last December, Yellow, a Levantine cafe from chef and owner of Michelin-starred Albi restaurant, Michael Rafidi – who was just named a 2023 James Beard Award […]

Fit-For-a-King Coronation Celebrations Around Town
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Are you ready for a royally good time? Here are five ways to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. If you don’t want to miss a moment, set your […]

Like Puff Pastries? Have You Tried Palmiers?
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I last knowingly and willingly consumed gluten in early September of 2010. It was the year I started my Bachelor’s degree. A whole new world had presented itself to me […]

DIG’s New Digs: Wisc. Ave. Debut for ‘Veggie-Forward,’ Seasonal Comfort Foods
• April 27, 2023

At the site of the old Little Tavern burger joint at 1301 Wisconsin Ave. NW –  across from Martin’s Tavern – New York-based “Dig” is opening a casual, chef-centric, “veggie-forward,” […]