Speakeasy & Sports & Pasta = Rx for Great New Restaurant Openings  

December 7, 2022

Paul Brito and partner will open Code RED in Adams Morgan, featuring eclectic upscale food with a nod to the 1930s at 2440 18th St NW where Bom (and before that […]

Cocktail of the Month: Bejeweled Wonders Inspired by T-Swift

December 1, 2022

“In my heart is a Christmas tree farm where the people would come to dance under sparkling lights,” croons Taylor Swift in her holiday classic smash “Christmas Tree Farm.” The […]

Cookie and Kate: Buffalo Cauliflower


By Cookie and Kate This buffalo cauliflower recipe has been a long time coming. I’m glad to get it to you just before the big game! This recipe is a vegetarian […]

Weekend Roundup, Dec. 1 – 4


We’ve got another weekend of holiday fun in store! The Gay Men’s Chorus debuts their holiday show (as does Synetic Theater!) City Ridge and The Wharf celebrate the holiday season […]

Starr, Silverton to Open Osteria Mozza in Old Dean & Deluca Space

November 21, 2022

It’s not just one star, it’s two — and, yes, it’s a big deal. Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr confirmed on Friday that he was partnering with Michelin star chef Nancy […]

Cookie and Kate: Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal

November 17, 2022

By Cookie and Kate Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best, and this oatmeal is one of them. I’m on a seasonally-appropriate apple kick, you see. When I was trying an […]

Cocktail of the Month: Thanksgiving Mule 


The trees are emblazoned with colorful hues of gold and red. It’s sweater weather and the wind has a nip to it. Fall is here and it’s the season when […]

Thanksgiving Dining Specials Around Town 

November 14, 2022

Wondering where to eat this Thanksgiving? Thankfully, we have six options around town for the perfect dining-out holiday meal.  The Henri   1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW   Prefer to eat Thanksgiving at […]

Still a ‘Wild Child’? Cafe Milano at 30

November 7, 2022

Cafe Milano opened on Nov. 3, 1992. It was Election Day. That night Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president, and the party never stopped at Milano. And there will […]

Cookie and Kate: Simple Healthy Slaw

November 3, 2022

By Cookie and Kate Let’s talk about this healthy slaw recipe. It’s proof that sometimes, the most humble of ingredients can make for the best recipes. Take cheap cabbage, with all […]