Laura’s Blueberry Glazed Donuts

March 23, 2023

If it’s not clear, I really like making baked donuts at home! I also love blueberries. Naturally, these blueberry glazed donuts are perfect to make. These are not typical blueberry […]

Opaline Bar & Brasserie Refresh: C’est Excellent

March 2, 2023

On Feb. 23, Area Director of Public Relations Diana Bulger and General Manager Karla Erales invited media colleagues to a special preview dinner at the refreshed Opaline Bar & Brasserie […]

Four Seasons Offers Royal Tea; Named #1 Hotel in Washington

February 23, 2023

Georgetown’s Four Seasons Hotel — the only Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. — has brought back high tea on Saturday. At the same time, it was awarded “the #1 hotel […]

Laura’s Les Poissons


Some of the best Disney music comes from the film The Little Mermaid (1989). It is catchy, often funny, and gets stuck in your head (in my case for decades). […]

Laura’s Vegetarian Tortellini Soup with Spinach

February 16, 2023

We’re officially in soup season! It’s one of my favorite times of year as soup is so hearty, easy, and delicious. I often admire longingly the soups others make that […]

Citizens Celebrate Maman Bakery, Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023

Maman, the NYC French bakery and café, will open tomorrow on St. Valentine’s Day at 1353-1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW — showing off its “signature sweet treats and cozy drinks” — […]

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 […]

Latest Dish: Hell’s Kitchen, Alfresco Tap & Grill, Oh Mama Grill


Winning Recipe: Pizza & Brewery Collaborations  Crooked Run and Pizza Serata, opens at 550 Morse St., NE in the Union Market District. Lee Rogan and Jake Endres, owners of Loudoun-based […]

90-Year-Old Martin’s Tavern Celebrates Its Employees


The happy crowd around the center tables piled high with meats, shrimps, crudités and savories at Martin’s Tavern on Feb. 7 broke into loud cheers and applause when owner William  A. […]

The Dabney’s Jeremiah Langhorne Basks in Number-One Rating  

February 8, 2023

Fresh off his number-one spot in Washingtonian magazine’s 100 Best Restaurants issue, owner and chef Jeremiah Langhorne is speechless.    “I was shocked,” he told The Georgetowner about the honor. “We […]