Wild Thistle Kitchen: French Onion and Wild Mushroom Braised Beef Brisket

May 13, 2021

This recipe takes time, but it is not difficult. The layered flavors and the long cooking time make this such an elegant, delicious version of braised beef brisket.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Lemon and Herb Grilled Chicken Skewers

May 6, 2021

These chicken skewers will be perfect on any type of grill — and even on a grill pan if you want to stay inside and still enjoy those grill marks.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Rhubarb Galette

April 29, 2021

Pear galette was a big hit in the fall. Now another galette is entering the limelight, just in time for spring and just in time for rhubarb season.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Roasted Radishes With Anchovy Butter

April 22, 2021

These soft, sweet, roasted radishes are a great keto- and paleo-friendly veggie, as they are naturally lower in carbs than starchier root veggies.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Sticky Southeast Asian Chicken Wings

April 15, 2021

These Asian-inspired chicken wings are almost too easy to believe, but, more important, they are delicious little flavor bombs — sticky and succulent.

On New Decks, Streateries to Multiply in Georgetown

April 14, 2021

About 4,000 lineal feet of streatery decks will be constructed and decked out for some 28 restaurants, cafés and bakeries along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown by the […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns with Rye, Raspberry and Lemon

April 8, 2021

These cute little yeasted buns are brushed with honey lemon syrup and finished with a cream cheese frosting that echoes the flavors found in the dough.

Fairmont’s Pop-Up Lounge Celebrates the Blossoms

April 1, 2021

Festive, socially distanced tea service is available every Saturday and Sunday in April at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the hotel’s ninth floor.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Sourdough Pizza Crust


Having a healthy starter on hand means you don’t need to worry about running out of yeast when you make this perfect sourdough pizza crust.

Restaurant and Bar Update: Bourbon Steak and L’Annexe

March 25, 2021

As we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, here is an appetizing update on two Georgetown favorites.