Laura’s Vegan Caramelized Onions

May 18, 2023

Let me just start with saying that I loveeeee caramelized onions. It is kind of ironic in a way because my father is super sensitive to smells and often wouldn’t allow […]

Laura’s Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

May 11, 2023

As I think of the cakes we had at home when I was a kid growing up, for some reason two in particular stand out: 1) Maple Walnut Cake, and […]

Business Ins & Outs: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Boat House Apparel; Eagle Bank

May 8, 2023

In: Van Leeuwen, as in … Ice Cream Van Leeuwen, the Brooklyn-born brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, will open at noon, Thursday, May 11, at […]

DIG’s New Digs: Wisc. Ave. Debut for ‘Veggie-Forward,’ Seasonal Comfort Foods

April 27, 2023

At the site of the old Little Tavern burger joint at 1301 Wisconsin Ave. NW –  across from Martin’s Tavern – New York-based “Dig” is opening a casual, chef-centric, “veggie-forward,” […]

Villa Yara: One of Georgetown’s Loveliest Havens

April 17, 2023

The romantic tale of Yara, an imaginary woman in love with music, life and food, inspires this charming Lebanese restaurant and garden at 2815 M St. NW in Georgetown. Vivid […]

‘Moveable Feast’ Brings Fine Dining Home  

April 13, 2023

Have you ever wanted to enjoy Michelin and James Beard winning restaurant experiences at home? Meet Moveable Feast, the Hello Fresh or Blue Apron for big-name restaurants. The company, quietly […]

Laura’s Spinach Soup

March 30, 2023

I wish I could take credit for this recipe as it is that good. However, it’s created by my absolute fave, Yotam Ottolenghi. He continues to publish cookbook after cookbook […]

Celebrating Norouz at the White House — and with Peacock Cafe


The Persian New Year chimed in with the beginning of spring last week on the vernal equinox, and the White House held a reception “in celebration of Nowruz” (another way […]

Laura’s Blueberry Glazed Donuts

March 23, 2023

If it’s not clear, I really like making baked donuts at home! I also love blueberries. Naturally, these blueberry glazed donuts are perfect to make. These are not typical blueberry […]

Opaline Bar & Brasserie Refresh: C’est Excellent

March 2, 2023

On Feb. 23, Area Director of Public Relations Diana Bulger and General Manager Karla Erales invited media colleagues to a special preview dinner at the refreshed Opaline Bar & Brasserie […]