Popular Green Almond Pantry Delights on Grace Street

May 27, 2021

A delightful herald of the rejuvenation of Georgetown’s restaurant scene is the relocation of nationally acclaimed chef-owner Cagla Onal-Urel’s Green Almond Pantry — a Mediterranean café counter and market — […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Lemon Olive Oil Semifreddo

May 20, 2021

From Wild Thistle Kitchen This semifreddo is quite possibly the most elegant dessert I’ve ever created. The lemon and olive oil flavors just go so well together and the frozen, […]

Virginia Wine Country Goes All Out

May 13, 2021

Loudoun County is making its name known as a key county for production in the northern region. The county’s vineyard acreage has nearly doubled. 

Wild Thistle Kitchen: French Onion and Wild Mushroom Braised Beef Brisket


This recipe takes time, but it is not difficult. The layered flavors and the long cooking time make this such an elegant, delicious version of braised beef brisket.

Ins & Outs: Green Almond Pantry, The Lantern, Sandlot, Budd & Co., L. Priori

May 12, 2021

Green Almond Pantry, the Mediterranean cafe counter and market from chef-owner Cagla Onal, reopened on Grace Street NW on May 13.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Lemon and Herb Grilled Chicken Skewers

May 6, 2021

These chicken skewers will be perfect on any type of grill — and even on a grill pan if you want to stay inside and still enjoy those grill marks.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Rhubarb Galette

April 29, 2021

Pear galette was a big hit in the fall. Now another galette is entering the limelight, just in time for spring and just in time for rhubarb season.

On New Decks, Streateries to Multiply in Georgetown

April 26, 2021

Prototype decks were tested at three sites — Clyde’s (3236 M St. NW), Ladurée and Thunder Burger (3060 M St. NW) and L’Annexe (2917 M St. NW) — for several months. 

Ins & Outs: Das, THE Artist Agency, Lou Lou, Baked & Wired


Georgetown snagged only one spot on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list: Sileshi Alifom’s Das Ethiopian restaurant, at the corner of 28th and M.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Roasted Radishes With Anchovy Butter

April 22, 2021

These soft, sweet, roasted radishes are a great keto- and paleo-friendly veggie, as they are naturally lower in carbs than starchier root veggies.