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 ‘Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello’
• January 19, 2023

Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello, AKA, The Cobbler’s Wife  Have you ever heard of The Pasta Queen? She is my latest obsession and possibly my personal hero. Pasta has been my favorite […]

Special Neighborhood Hang Out: Say Cheese!  
• January 17, 2023

“I never thought my little café would become such a popular neighborhood hangout,” said Suzy Nabil, owner and some would say “the Spirit” of Say Cheese! at 1132 29th St. NW. Nabil […]

Laura’s Blueberry Burnt Basque Cheesecake
• January 12, 2023

If you’ve been reading this blog for a little while, it might be apparent to you that we love cheesecake in our household. For my anniversary this year, I made […]

Mocktail of the Month: Enjoy These ‘Drynuary’ Treats 
• January 11, 2023

 “Drynuary” or “Dry January” is the practice of not drinking alcoholic beverages during the month of January. For some it’s a way to make a “clean start” to the new […]

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 Candy Cane Cookies
• December 22, 2022

I’m not a big candy person. I love baked goods, pies, cakes, patisserie, you name it. Candy, however, has never been my thing. On Halloween, I was the kid that […]

D.C.’s ‘Night Mayor’ to Head Restaurant Association
• December 19, 2022

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, will have a new president & CEO — Shawn Townsend […]

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 […]