Laura’s Baked Rockfish Fillets

August 3, 2023

In our house, as we don’t eat meat, we love fish. Fish is a staple as it’s our main source of protein. This is one of my favorite fish recipes. […]

Servin’ It Up Citi-Style at Taste of Tennis


The buzz in La Vie restaurant at the Wharf in Southwest D.C. on Sunday, July 30, was tennis and food, of course, as the Citi Taste of Tennis was dominated […]

Business Ins & Outs: Arcay Chocolates, Kyojin, Clare V.

July 31, 2023

In: Arcay Chocolates Open on O  Talk about a sweet story — and people and place. Arcay Chocolates opened on Friday at 3211 O St. NW, the former site of […]

The Latest Dish, July 2023  

July 12, 2023

Ch-Ch-Changes: Georgetown’s La Chaumière owner Martin Lumet, (who bought it from longtime owner, Gerard Pain in 2006) has sold the country-style French restaurant to Gil Fornaris, formerly of P.F. Chang’s, Ruth’s Chris […]

Rammys Go to Lutèce, Baked and Wired; Filomena, Old Europe, Cafe Milano and Ris Lacoste Honored

July 10, 2023

Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered July 9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 41st Annual Rammy Awards, as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners […]

Laura’s Orange Tart

July 6, 2023

I love citrus season. It’s one of my favorites. I also love tarts. So, naturally, this seemed like the perfect pairing. Great at any point of the year, this recipe […]

Cocktail of the Month: The City Shandy, a Sophisticated Tipple


Whether you love it or hate it, one thing seems certain — it’s hard to avoid. Season two of  “And just Like That” (AJLT), the sequel to the blockbuster “Sex […]

Business Ins & Outs: La Chaumière, Alara, Fangyán, Greco

June 29, 2023

Hakan Ilan to Remake Paolo’s Space The long shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space, most recently High Street Grill, will become Alara, a Turkish restaurant by Hakan Ilhan. Meaning “beautiful water fairy” […]

‘The Liberty of Color,’ Vibrant Display for Inclusivity, Diversity at Bourbon Steak


The Four Seasons Hotel’s Bourbon Steak partnered with local artist, Maggie O’Neill, launching a vibrant installation, “The Liberty of Color,” on the restaurant’s outdoor patio and a collection of her […]

Laura’s Russian Buttercream

June 15, 2023

Discover the epitome of indulgence with this Easy Russian Buttercream Recipe. With its whipped butter base, this is a simple recipe to make while delivering the most satisfying and flawless results. […]