Claudio’s Table: Urbane Trattoria with Heritage Recipes

November 9, 2023

Claudio’s Table, an urbane trattoria in the Palisades, dishes up the Italian food that Chef/Owner Claudio Pirollo and Executive Chef Alessandro Pirovano grew up eating and cooking. Chef Pirollo is no stranger to […]

Georgetown Thanksgiving 2023 Dining Options 

November 8, 2023

Thinking of dining or ordering out this Thanksgiving? Impress your guests with one-of-a-kind dishes from local Georgetown favorites.  Switch it up this year by going out for Thanksgiving at Fiola […]

The Latest Dish: South American Food – It’s What’s Happening in D.C.   


Juan Olivera (formerly of Lupo Verde, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Napoli Pasta Bar) and his brother Manuel Olivera (formerly of El Secreto de Rosita and Del Mar) opened Ceibo at […]

Cocktail of the Month: The Autumn ‘Rum Bunny’  


Late October was an interesting time in D.C. While the Republicans were mired in a prolonged game of “trick or treat” trying to elect a speaker, a spate of summery […]

Adult Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings

October 26, 2023

After a long night of trick-or-treating with the kids, celebrate Halloween adult-style with a glass of wine and a goulish raid on your children’s candy stash. Happy eating — and […]

Michelin-starred Chef Matt Baker Brings Boutique Café to Georgetown

October 19, 2023

Baker’s Daughter, Michelin-starred chef Matt Baker’s boutique café below M Street at 1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW, offers Baker’s elevated comfort fare in an eat-in/take-out format.  A brightly lit service bar […]

Blue Duck Tavern Showcases Farm-fresh Fall Menu 


A chef’s table dinner at Blue Duck Tavern got the tastes of autumn off to a flying start on Oct. 5. Jean-Claude Plihon, the director of culinary and food & […]

Cookie & Kate’s Classic Chimichurri Sauce

October 5, 2023

It’s grilling season! Let’s talk all about chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is a bold and refreshing herbed sauce hailing from Argentina. There are two kinds of chimichurri sauce, green and red. […]

The Latest Dish: Good Vibes Coming to Town


Emanuel Pagonis and the Pagonis family, owners of notable Greek restaurant, Nostos in Tysons, plan to open Yellow Diner, a classic American diner, at 501 Maple Ave. West in Vienna […]

Cocktail of the Month: Fiji Delight


As the cabin lights dimmed, I settled in for a long ride. The screen in front of me illuminated with a rolling scene of a crystal blue water. I heard […]