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 […]

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


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 […]