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 […]

Business Ins & Outs: Maman, Tiachi, Kyojin, Two Nine; Eagle Bank

February 6, 2023

In: Maman to Open on Feb. 14 Maman, NYC’s French bakery and café, will open at 1353-1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW on Feb. 14 and feature its signature sweet treats, cozy […]

2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced

January 26, 2023

In a Jan. 25 New York City press release, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists with nominees to be announced on March 29 […]

Laura’s Soft Amaretti Cookies

January 5, 2023

I love the flavor of almond. It comes across, at least to me, as such a natural flavor. It makes me feel as if I’m eating something healthful as it […]

Laura’s Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies

December 15, 2022

These linzer torte cookies — aka gluten-free linzer cookies — are not only delicious, but quick and easy. The recipe is egg-free as well with a vegan option. I did […]

Grand Openings for L’Avant-Garde and Yellow Cafe

December 7, 2022

Georgetowners have been anticipating the debut of these two restaurants for quite some time. They open this week. L’Avant-Garde L’Avant-Garde, a contemporary brasserie by Fady Saba along with storied Michelin-starred […]