Apéro: Stylish New Wine-Dine Bar on P St.

June 3, 2021

Champagne and caviar are an unintimidating indulgence at Apéro, a stylish new wine bar and dining venue in Georgetown at 2622 P St. NW. Advanced sommelier Elli Benchimol has transformed […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Roasted Asparagus Pesto Linguine

May 27, 2021

From Wild Thistle Kitchen This Roasted Asparagus Pesto Linguine is such a special recipe. It’s not only delicious and unique, but fresh, flavorful, creamy, and just such a beautiful way […]

Popular Green Almond Pantry Delights on Grace Street


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, […]

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

May 13, 2021

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.

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.

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.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Sticky Southeast Asian Chicken Wings

April 15, 2021

These Asian-inspired chicken wings are almost too easy to believe, but, more important, they are delicious little flavor bombs — sticky and succulent.

On New Decks, Streateries to Multiply in Georgetown

April 14, 2021

About 4,000 lineal feet of streatery decks will be constructed and decked out for some 28 restaurants, cafés and bakeries along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown by the […]