Laura’s Mediterranean Orzo
• November 18, 2021

I love pasta. I do. Is it my favorite food in the world? There is a strong possibility that the answer to that question is yes. Is it also difficult […]

Thanksgiving at Home with a French, Italian or American Sensibility
• November 11, 2021

This year Georgetowners looking forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends are likely to gather with folks they haven’t seen for some time. Anticipating that many of these festive gatherings will be in private homes, some local restaurants are offering ready-to-heat, complete Thanksgiving dinners (or seasonal […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Cara Cara Orange Scones
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Can you imagine winter without citrus? I can’t. Just the smell of an orange being peeled immediately transports me to my childhood Christmases. This Cara Cara Orange Scone Recipe is […]

Plan Your Virginia Autumn Wine Weekend Now
• November 10, 2021

Did you know the Old Dominion is home to over 300 wineries? While it seems like a daunting task to feature every one, we wanted to start with a fall wine guide featuring […]

The Latest Dish: Nov. 10 Issue
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Adams Morgan Update: A variety of new places are opening up in their BID, in addition to Ann Cashion and John Fulchino’s recently opened Los Compañeros, at 1819 Columbia Road NW where their Johnny’s Half Shell used to be: Big Sky at 2436 18th […]

George’s Neighbors Rage and Praise 
• November 8, 2021

The fate of a Georgetown neighborhood popular restaurant’s unique late-night hours – until 3 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends – continued to be the subject of investigation, rage and […]

Laura’s Lemon Curd: Perfect Gift for the Holidays
• November 4, 2021

I have always loved lemons. The scent, the taste, the flavors it can amplify. Lemon really is a magical fruit for baking. Lemon zest amps up cookies, lemon juice goes perfectly […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Vanilla Bean Tapioca Pudding
• October 28, 2021

This Vanilla Bean Tapioca Pudding was one of those on-a-whim, curiosity-killed-the-cat type creations. At some point I bought a large bag of tapioca pearls, I couldn’t tell you why, and […]

It’s as Easy as Pie to Help Georgetown’s Small Businesses 
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Georgetown Main Street’s Chicken Pot Pie-athon is underway through November 7, providing a solution to those too-busy-to-cook or what-to-give-the-new-neighbors quandaries. Sales of succulent, frozen, ready-to-bake and -serve chicken or vegetable pies and gluten-free main dishes like eggplant parmesan will help GMS support small businesses in Georgetown. A large number of these businesses are women- or immigrant-owned (or both).    […]

Petite Soeur: Georgetown’s New Luxurious and Affordable Chocolate Boutique
• October 25, 2021

Pâtissier Ashleigh Pearson’s stylish Wisconsin Avenue boutique, Petite Soeur – set to open Oct. 26 – lures passersby with her handcrafted chocolate displays. Pearson honed her chocolate-making techniques at Thomas Keller’s famed Per Se in New York City, where she crafted an […]