Eggs-traordinary Cocktails: It’s O.K. to Flip Out 
• October 14, 2021

Another new crisis has taunted Georgetown University students. No, it’s not the temporary shutdown of the Tombs or another bankruptcy at J. Crew. It’s a series of hit-and-run attacks on the student body around Georgetown.   As reported by the Hoya, several students and residents have […]

Fall Flavors Animate Georgetown Dining
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Autumn comes to Georgetown heralding cooler weather, colorful foliage and sprightly fall flavors. Local restaurants are gearing up to make delicious use of nearby growers’ seasonal produce. Diners can enjoy this bounty in exciting new dishes at some popular dining spots.  […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Dad’s Classic Shepherd’s Pie
• October 7, 2021

My Dad’s Shepherd’s Pie is a classic, nostalgic recipe and one I have made countless times since I started my blog but it took me awhile to share it here. […]

Few Tickets Left for Dinner to Honor Jean-Louis Palladin Saturday
• October 4, 2021

This Saturday at 6 p.m., Chef Jean-Louis Palladin will be remembered by D.C. community with a “Black-and-VAXXED-tie” dinner at Marcel’s. The evening will be held under the high patronage and […]

Gluten-free Recipe from Sift: Fish Stew
• September 30, 2021

Fish soup has an interesting story in my family. My great-grandmother sadly suffered a head injury and was never the same afterwards. Paranoia, fear and mild insanity were all commonplace. […]

Inaugural Art All Night Fills the Avenue
• September 27, 2021

If you weren’t walking along Wisconsin Avenue Friday evening, you missed some good art, performances — and a lot of your friends and neighbors. It seemed like everyone came out […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Pear Galette
• September 23, 2021

In my opinion, the Pear Galette is the unsung hero of fall desserts. Let me elaborate: It happens every year — Fall rolls in with its beautiful, cool, crisp air, […]

Following Pandemic Year, 39th Annual RAMMY Winners Announced
• September 20, 2021

There’s no doubt about it, it’s been a rough year-and-a-half for the restaurant industry. A sense of resilience and hope emerged last night however, at the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards, hosted […]

Latest Dish: Runaway, Wren, Succotash Prime, Gordon Ramsay
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Christine Lilyea of Slash Run in Petworth plans to open Runaway, where Steel Plate used to be at 3523 12th St. NE in Brookland. It’s inspired by Joan Jett —  the early […]

Gluten-Free Recipes from Sift: Baked Apple Cider Donuts
• September 16, 2021

Before living in the U.S., I had never heard of baked apple cider donuts. I grew up with crazy accessibility to donuts or “doughnuts” (thank you, Tim Hortons). I remember […]