Archive: Restaurants
Hold the Bread Basket
In yesterday's Got Plans?, one chatter raised a question that's probably on a lot of our minds. Eat out the healthy way at Rock Creek Restaurant. (Katherine Frey - The Washington Post) Healthy in D.C.: Hey Gurus -- So I...
By Julia Beizer | May 9, 2008; 02:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Not the Usual Patios
With the second consecutive weekend promising at least partially beautiful weather, Julia and I thought we'd recommend a dozen or so of our favorite places to enjoy food and drink outdoors. Thing is, we don't want to suggest the same...
By Fritz Hahn | April 24, 2008; 03:36 PM ET | Comments (9)
With Mom in Mind
Like Easter before it, Mother's Day is one of those holidays that's got everyone thinking brunch. Dutiful daughters, sons and husbands: use this guide to find a delicious meal for the mom in your lives. Mother's Day reservations fill up...
By Julia Beizer | April 23, 2008; 11:03 AM ET | Comments (2)
Portrait of a D.C. Institution: Ben's Chili Bowl
The lunch rush was in full swing at Ben's Chili Bowl today. A long line snaked into the back room, half-smokes were flying off the grill and cooks could be heard crooning old-school R&B. In other words, the atmosphere at...
By Julia Beizer | April 4, 2008; 03:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bring on the Carbs
I signed up for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler in the same way you might casually agree to meet someone for drinks after work. Some friends encouraged my fiance and me to try it. We paid our $30 fees the...
By Julia Beizer | April 2, 2008; 05:19 PM ET | Comments (4)
Dinner Hopping Near the Verizon Center
A trip to the Verizon Center usually means an after-game drink or dish at a few reliable spots, like Matchbox, Clyde's or Jaleo. This month, newcomers Leeloo and Asia Nine jumped into the fray. Earlier this week, a friend and...
By Julia Beizer | March 19, 2008; 05:57 PM ET | Comments (2)
Eats on Easter
Easter's coming up and you need a place for brunch with your parents/grandmother/cousin-twice-removed. We'll get you started with a list of a few good brunch spots serving their regular menus, in addition to several hotels and restaurants offering special holiday...
By Julia Beizer | March 12, 2008; 06:39 PM ET | Comments (1)
Adams Morgan's Bushy-Tailed New Restaurant
On the weekends, Adams Morgan sometimes feels like an alternate universe, where Miller Lite is king and jumbo slice, his greasy mistress. For the last week and a half, restaurant/bar Black Squirrel has been charting a slightly new course on...
By Julia Beizer | March 4, 2008; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (9)
I Know You Get This All the Time: Restaurants by the Mall
"I know you get this all the time..." is itself a common refrain in Got Plans? Sure, we talk about new clubs, just-opened exhibits and hot restaurants in our weekly chat, but we also get many questions from readers who...
By Julia Beizer | February 29, 2008; 05:31 PM ET | Comments (5)
The Welcome Table
Lest you think all we do here in Guruland is exhort you to spend money on luxuries, such as indulgent restaurant meals, today I'm encouraging you to spend money on a good cause -- while you're also enjoying great food....
By Anne | February 26, 2008; 02:34 PM ET | Comments (1)
Until We Eat Again
In my years as a Guru, I've gotten a number of questions through Got Plans? and in conversation. You know the types. Are the Gurus for real? Do you really eat out all the time? I thought, before I sign...
By Erin | February 15, 2008; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
Solo Suppers
The reasons for dining alone are many: It offers time to catch up on reading, your date is there, but invisible or you're just hungry. But dining alone can be a big pain. Restaurants are often loath to offer a...
By Erin | February 14, 2008; 05:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Heart Bakers
Newsflash, folks. Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Sure, you can drop some cash on a box of fine Belgian chocolates or treat your sweetheart to a lobster dinner, but for me, there's little that's sweeter than baked goods. If you don't...
By Erin | February 13, 2008; 12:04 PM ET | Comments (13)
In Love With Food
If you're in the market for a Valentine's supper, there are plenty of special menus planned at restaurants around town. The restaurant choice is important, but it's also critical to consider what you want to eat. Sharing a meal with...
By Erin | February 6, 2008; 01:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Destinations for Flying Solo
You'd be surprised how many questions we get in Got Plans? about whether it's okay to go out to bars alone. (For some reason, this comes up a lot around Valentine's Day.) Our answer is always the same: Of course...
By Fritz Hahn | February 5, 2008; 05:25 PM ET | Comments (6)
News to Digest: The Valentine's Day Special
If you're a lover who dreams of cuddling up to your honey on Valentine's Day, feeding one another spoons of gooey chocolate cake or foie gras, here are a few restaurants whose special menus you might want to check out....
By Erin | January 30, 2008; 12:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smokin' Sips
In yesterday's edition of Got Plans?, a reader wrote in seeking a smoking hot beverage: Dear Gurus, I've been craving some seriously spicy hot chocolate in this fair city of ours. Do you know where I can satisfy my chocolately...
By Erin | January 25, 2008; 01:19 PM ET | Comments (2)
News to Digest
Februrary is famous for one particular amorous night, but local restaurants have found plenty of other reasons to cook up a feast next month. If you only have eyes for Valentine's Day, rest assured that we'll pick out a few...
By Erin | January 23, 2008; 04:22 PM ET | Comments (2)
Restaurant Week: Clearly the Word Is Out
For Friday lunch, I decided to book a table at Spezie. The restaurant has touted a full menu offering and I was intrigued to see how it could handle feeding such a large menu to the converging masses: those who...
By Erin | January 18, 2008; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Restaurant Week Begins
We are three days into Restaurant Week, that biannual charge of bargain-seeking diners eager to pack restaurants beyond capacity. In past years, I've filled my week with daily lunch and dinner reservations to survey how different restaurants stack up. Though...
By Erin | January 16, 2008; 03:06 PM ET | Comments (23)
Fake and Bake
Today's Food section explores the wild and crazy world of mock meats. No longer limited to school cafeterias, mock meats -- most made from gluten -- are becoming more popular and bearing stronger resemblances to the real thing. Though I've...
By Erin | January 9, 2008; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (8)
News to Digest
Since last week's News to Digest focused on this year's upcoming openings, I thought it fitting to point out a few recent closures around town, along with a departure. Shaw's Pyramids, which was open late on weekends, serving fragrant Moroccan...
By Erin | January 9, 2008; 11:21 AM ET | Comments (8)
On Stage in January
This month, local theaters show us a hard look at the police force as well as the No Child Left Behind initiative. Two brothers struggle to understand one another with the help of rhythmic poetry, and in a world premiere,...
By Erin | January 7, 2008; 03:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
Erin's Meal Plan for 2008
The new year makes me giddy with anticipation of new restaurants. The horizon holds plenty of seafood, a gastropub, a healthy BBQ joint and, hopefully, a new venture for one of my longtime favorite chefs....
By Erin | January 2, 2008; 03:35 PM ET | Comments (6)
The Restaurant Week List
Ask and you shall receive. In yesterday's Got Plans?, we were inundated with requests for where to eat during Restaurant Week. The list of Restaurant Week participants has been posted. So start scrambling to make your reservations. Here are some...
By Erin | December 21, 2007; 03:29 PM ET | Comments (7)
Cocoa Better
When the weather gets cold, my cravings turn hot. Normally a faithful coffee consumer, I often eschew my morning caffeine in the winters in favor of hot chocolate. Needless to say, I'm always on the prowl for a gourmet version...
By Erin | December 20, 2007; 11:44 AM ET | Comments (7)
Bites for a New Year
Should more effort go into a greeting or a farewell? It seems that most restaurants send the year off in grand style with edible luxuries like lobster, champagne and caviar. New Year's Day, however, is a different matter. Many restaurants...
By Erin | December 19, 2007; 01:26 PM ET | Comments (2)
Christmas Eve Eats
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, thoughts were turned to dinner. In my house, dinner is an inspired compilation of takeout from countries with red, white and green flags. My favorites are usually the spaghetti and...
By Erin | December 14, 2007; 02:50 PM ET | Comments (2)
News to Digest
Today's Food section lists dozens of recipes for delicious cookies. There are vegan, gluten-free, savory and low-sugar cookies alongside all the delicious, buttery unhealthy options. But if you don't have the time or prowess to bake your own treats, here...
By Erin | December 12, 2007; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (1)
Get Into the Holiday Spirits (and Tea)
It's time to dust off that reindeer sweater and velvet party dress and hit the town to get into the holiday spirit. Over the next few weeks, you can brunch with Santa, get all dolled up for tea and drink...
By Erin | December 6, 2007; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
Restaurant Week Is Coming
The year is coming to a close, which means January -- and its Winter Restaurant Week -- will soon be here. Yes, the $30.08 three-course dinners and $20.08 three-course lunches will be offered all around town Monday, Jan. 14 through...
By Erin | December 5, 2007; 01:45 PM ET | Comments (5)
News to Digest
The ground may be covered in white, but green is what is great at a few local eating establishments. Local restaurants are emphasizing earth-friendly practices by using biodegradable takeout containers, wind-powered energy and humanely-raised meats. Also, a barbecue restaurant opens...
By Erin | December 5, 2007; 01:41 PM ET | Comments (2)
News to Digest
Though you may still be recovering from the gluttony of Thanksgiving, December is nearly upon us, which means that it's time to celebrate an Italian feast at a few restaurants and experience Italy at a new spot in Rosslyn. It's...
By Erin | November 28, 2007; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (2)
Erin's Wish List: Make My Dinner
Visions of sugarplums are for wimps. My ultimate holiday gift would satisfy bigger dining dreams. I want a catered dinner with wine pairings as I gaze out over the monuments. I want to sit inside a kitchen and listen to...
By Erin | November 20, 2007; 11:50 AM ET | Comments (1)
The Source for Great Wine
Fantastic food, an airy, open space and A-list people watching opportunities are a few reasons to stop into the new Source restaurant, but one of my favorite aspects of the restaurant is its sommelier, Esther Milstead, who goes by Malia....
By Erin | November 16, 2007; 10:55 AM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
This week, News to Digest turns to brunch. Brunch is one of my most favorite meals. I love that one simple word stands for all non-dinner eating between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends. On the (very rare and...
By Erin | November 15, 2007; 03:09 PM ET | Email a Comment
Free Lunch
This is probably one of the last semi-warm days we'll have for a while. Celebrate it with free salad at the grand opening of a new Chinatown lunch spot. Starting now through 2 p.m. today, Chop't Creative Salad Company is...
By Erin | November 14, 2007; 11:08 AM ET | Comments (1)
Beaujolais Nouveau Update
I blogged about some Beaujolais Nouveau parties last week, but we've received information about other events since then, and I wanted to come up with an easy way for folks to compare and contrast the various events. Here's our updated...
By Fritz Hahn | November 12, 2007; 04:04 PM ET | Comments (4)
Colorado Kitchen Cooks Again
Anybody who stopped by Colorado Kitchen over the weekend found that the restaurant had temporarily closed due to a massive plumbing blockage. If you've suffered uncontrollable cravings for burgers, fried chicken and ziti, jump for joy that the problems have...
By Erin | November 7, 2007; 05:01 PM ET | Email a Comment
Book a Table for Turkey Time
Thanksgiving is coming. With it, you may have family coming to town, dinner to plan, Martha Stewart centerpieces to arrange and liters of alcohol to stock. Or you could just leave it up to the pros and book a table...
By Erin | November 7, 2007; 12:47 PM ET | Comments (10)
Treat or Bust
I am not ashamed to admit that I love candy. When the Rite-Aid near my apartment put many favorite varieties on sale last month, I bought several bags and brought them into the office. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joys...
By Erin | October 31, 2007; 01:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
News to Digest
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to start thinking about charitable contributions. Two prime celebrations offer up events for fantastic causes on consecutive nights next week. If you still have money to burn, head to a new...
By Erin | October 30, 2007; 04:38 PM ET | Email a Comment
Steal a (Chance to Talk About a) Taco
Anybody who is watching the World Series -- or likes tacos -- has heard of the Taco Bell promotion "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco." The promotion went like this: If any player were to steal a base during the...
By Erin | October 26, 2007; 11:28 AM ET | Comments (12)
All Hallows Eat
Though it may be 80 degrees outside, it is late October, which means that Halloween is near. To get you into the spirit, we'll bewitch you with daily posts on events, parties and themed destinations leading up to the 31st....
By Erin | October 22, 2007; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
Oh, More Places You'll Eat
Yesterday I started my post-summer sorting of my favorite restaurants of the past few months. I barely scratched the surface, leaving the best for last. Today: a few clones of established favorites, a destination for amazing wine and Wolfgang Puck's...
By Erin | October 17, 2007; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (3)
Oh the Places You'll Eat
It's been a busy few months in the restaurant world. New spots are always popping up, but the pace of openings has increased since May, with fresh destinations for fabulous wine, family-style Sunday dinners, bowls of mussels and plenty of...
By Erin | October 16, 2007; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (3)
Super Fun Friday
In yesterday's Got Plans? a super-fun-loving reader sought advice on a super fun date: "I want to take my boyfriend on a super fun date tomorrow night. We are in our early 20s, and don't like the bar scene that...
By Erin | October 12, 2007; 03:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
News to Digest
If you like sampling wine, food or wine and food, then leap on the chance to sip Bordeaux beauties or chew on Georgetown's finest. If you happen to find yourself in Penn Quarter, stop in and check out the newest...
By Erin | October 11, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
News to Digest
Whether you're flat broke or high rolling, there are a few fun food opportunities to suit every budget this month. New around town, Clarendon diners are going for the number three....
By Erin | October 5, 2007; 11:34 AM ET | Email a Comment
Eat More on Sunday
Sundays are about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Starting this weekend, two hot downtown restaurants will expand their offerings. Whether it's a breakfast version of a favorite pizza at brunch or a lobster burger at dinner, Sunday just...
By Erin | October 1, 2007; 11:22 AM ET | Email a Comment
The Best Burgers
The Food section ran a tantalizing article about burgers getting the star treatment at some of the area's top restaurants. I concur that you can nab a mighty fine burger at Central, Palena and the top-notch steakhouses -- in fact...
By Erin | September 26, 2007; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (18)
News to Digest
Summer is officially over, so that means that it's time to turn our thoughts to heartier food. Steakhouses are known for deal-making, so take advantage and strike a deal of your own at two local steakhouses. If you're still clinging...
By Erin | September 25, 2007; 02:06 PM ET | Comments (5)
News to Digest
This week, let's raise our forks to new Virginia offshoots of two of my favorite restaurants. Oh yes, you can now find fabulous oysters in Old Town and delicious Thai food in Ashburn. Also, an article in the Food section...
By Erin | September 12, 2007; 04:52 PM ET | Email a Comment
Vive le Georgetown
Summer -- and its requisite vacations -- may be over, but if you're looking for a quick jaunt to France, you need travel no farther than Georgetown. Sure, the Potomac is hardly a substitute for the art-laden banks of the...
By Erin | September 11, 2007; 06:53 PM ET | Comments (8)
News to Digest
Summer vacation is over, but that doesn't stop one Hill-area restaurant from launching a rooftop happy hour with free food. Speaking of free food, get a sampling of free paella tomorrow during lunch and try your hand at making it...
By Erin | September 6, 2007; 11:39 AM ET | Email a Comment
Eats on the Streets
Do you ever get tired of seeing the same boiled hot dogs and $5 sodas at every food cart around town? I love getting lunch from a street cart, but D.C. has a long way to go before it offers...
By Erin | August 29, 2007; 09:47 AM ET | Comments (5)
Deliver Us From Hunger
I inadvertently set off a firestorm in today's Got Plans? when I responded to a U Street transplant in search of good Chinese delivery. I think that Chinese delivery is best when it's no-frills, authentic food. When it comes to...
By Erin | August 23, 2007; 04:33 PM ET | Comments (14)
News to Digest
It's good for the conscience to donate to recovery efforts, so enjoy a few cocktails, eat some South American food and help Peru. Meanwhile, tomatoes are all the rage in local tapas and two new Italian restaurants are hoping to...
By Erin | August 21, 2007; 05:47 PM ET | Email a Comment
Dinner and a Show
It's a classic conundrum. When it comes to dinner and a movie, do you opt for the movie at a normal time, then late dinner and off to bed on a full stomach? Dinner at a normal time and then...
By Erin | August 16, 2007; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (1)
Restaurant Week Returns
I'm of two minds about Restaurant Week. For many, it's a chance to sample the talents of bold-name chefs who cook at restaurants that are ordinarily out of our normal price range -- and at $30.07 for dinner, it can...
By Fritz Hahn | August 8, 2007; 12:16 PM ET | Comments (42)
The Week Lives On
Restaurant Week offers the opportunity to stuff yourself on three courses (or 6 if you can swing lunch and dinner) each day for seven days. If your waistline and budget can support more dining debauchery, several fantastic restaurants have extended...
By Erin | July 27, 2007; 11:56 AM ET | Comments (6)
News to Digest
Restaurant Week is coming, so what better way to get excited than with a trial run at a different Restaurant Week? Also, National Ice Cream Month is melting away. Where do you satisfy your scoop cravings?...
By Erin | July 25, 2007; 04:35 PM ET | Email a Comment
Restaurant Week Tips
In yesterday's Got Plans? chat, a reader hungering for some food deals wrote in with this question: Arlington, Va.: Some friends and I are hoping to take advantage of Restaurant Week, but one member of the group is a vegetarian....
By Erin | July 20, 2007; 05:45 PM ET | Comments (2)
News to Digest
There's a lot of food to be excited about this week. Chocolate-lovers can embrace the return of decadence -- or at least its cooler cousin -- at the Ritz-Carlton, while several places are cooking up magical treats for Harry Potter...
By Erin | July 18, 2007; 03:33 PM ET | Comments (1)
News to Digest
Two venerable and pricey steakhouse chains offer enticing summer specials for two. If a meaty splurge doesn't appeal, check out the week's new restaurants, which include a casual pizzeria and an eco-friendly Mediterranean spot. Bastille Day is this Saturday, so...
By Erin | July 11, 2007; 03:50 PM ET | Email a Comment
Bastille Day Blowouts
Washington becomes a hotbed of French culture every July as restaurants, bars and cultural groups throw parties to celebrate Bastille Day, which marks the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution. This year, the 14th falls on a Saturday, which is...
By Fritz Hahn | July 10, 2007; 03:07 PM ET | Comments (7)
News to Digest
Fourth of July celebrations are winding down, but we're lucky enough to have another reason to celebrate this week. Also, there is a new spot to find plenty of wine in Chinatown, while a nearby restaurant offers the chance to...
By Erin | July 5, 2007; 10:57 AM ET | Comments (5)
News to Digest
Summer food lovin' is here. Barbecue is the center of a philanthropic battle and a brunch spot heats up this Sunday with a scorching one-day drink special. All of the farmers markets are open with berries, cherries and plenty of...
By Erin | June 21, 2007; 12:04 PM ET | Comments (6)
Silver Diners
Last night, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hosted the 25th annual RAMMY awards in a silver-studded event that paid tribute to some of the area's best dining experiences. The awards yielded few surprises, though the awards selected by the...
By Erin | June 18, 2007; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (9)
News to Digest
Restaurant Week dates have been announced, so it's time to start thinking about where to dine. It's still too early to book reservations at most of the promotion's top participants. In the meantime, there are hot deals at two popular...
By Erin | June 13, 2007; 01:34 PM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Two restaurants celebrate al fresco dining tonight and those looking to spice up lunch have multiple options thanks to a delicious and affordable spread of curry at a posh hotel. New around town, burger spots and pizzerias get a few...
By Erin | June 6, 2007; 02:41 PM ET | Email a Comment
Pick a Picnic Purveyor
Whether you're heading out to the Shakespeare Free for All or just spending time in a park, Memorial Day weekend offers plenty of opportunities for a picnic. Take-out preferences largely depend on your taste and neighborhood, but here are some...
By Erin | May 25, 2007; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (3)
News to Digest
With the holiday weekend ahead, thoughts turn to longer days and summer's favorite foods. The first bright beacon of warm weather, the strawberry, has stormed the farmers markets. Around town, you can find the berries in custard, shortcake, daiquiris and...
By Erin | May 24, 2007; 05:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
Eat for Eastern Market
If you're looking for a dinner idea tonight, plan to eat out in support of Eastern Market. Today, participating local restaurants will donate 25-100% of sales to the Eastern Market ... Keep it Going fund. As of this morning, the...
By Erin | May 21, 2007; 11:58 AM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Wednesdays are becoming a popular night for specialty dinners around town. Wine pairings and all-you-can-eat pasta are just two of the tempting options for mid-week dining. For those in search of new restaurant destinations, I round up the restaurants that...
By Erin | May 17, 2007; 11:19 AM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Spring's finest offerings are appearing on menus around town. Ramps, asparagus, spring peas and soft shells are just a hint of what's to come. One premier local restaurant will pay tribute to some of the season's best produce with themed...
By Erin | May 9, 2007; 01:11 PM ET | Comments (2)
Dining With Mom
Mother's Day is reportedly the most popular brunch day of the year. It's a chance to take Mom out and show her you care, while hoping that restaurants don't go to town on overpriced specials. Whether you prefer to order...
By Erin | May 7, 2007; 03:28 PM ET | Comments (2)
Eating Up Summer
We're barely into May, but two local restaurants are channeling Southern summers with buckets of warm-weather foods that are perfect for savoring outside. After the jump, find out where to get mud bugs, fried oysters, shrimp corn dogs and buckets...
By Erin | May 4, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday and local restaurants are celebrating with a week of special dishes, a tribute to the avocado and even a hybrid Cinco de Derby spread. In other restaurant news, a local restauranteur offers a discounted...
By Erin | May 3, 2007; 11:29 AM ET | Email a Comment
Fishing for Crabs
In yesterday's Got Plans? discussion, one reader was eager to jump onto the crab boat: Washington, D.C.: Hey GOG's! Is it crab season yet? Are there any new, fun places to go? Quarterdeck is my standby, but it's always nice...
By Erin | April 27, 2007; 01:58 PM ET | Comments (2)
News to Digest
For anybody in search of new local flavor, there are restaurants cropping up faster than dandelions all around town this week. Sustainable seafood arrives in Georgetown with a pleasant splash and sweet desserts, a bit of upscale Mexican spices up...
By Erin | April 25, 2007; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (1)
Circa Now
As Julia reported ages ago, WrapWorks in Dupont is no more. The replacement, an upscale coffeehouse and restaurant called Circa, opened its doors earlier this week. With WiFi, outdoor seating, an inviting wine bar with a WineKeeper fridge and hours...
By Erin | April 19, 2007; 11:18 AM ET | Comments (8)
On Restaurants
Earth Day is coming and local restaurants are going green with several opportunities to enjoy sustainable, organic, earth-friendly meals. Get ready to cast a line to a new Georgetown fish spot, and look for a new outlet-area outpost of a...
By Erin | April 18, 2007; 10:56 AM ET | Email a Comment
On Restaurants
Last week, I posted a few nibbles of news, but this week marks the first of a weekly blog segment to let you know about openings, special events and what is in season on the menu on the local restaurant...
By Erin | April 11, 2007; 04:04 PM ET | Comments (1)
Nibbles of Food News
Wednesday usually shines as the midway point of the work week, but this dreary day, responsible for washing away the cherry blossoms, feels particularly gloomy. To add some sun to the day, here are a few nuggets of food news....
By Erin | April 4, 2007; 01:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
Easter Brunch: Case of the Where Rabbit
Easter is rapidly approaching and with it, my love/hate relationship with rabbits. On the one hand, I adore chocolate rabbits and stockpile as many different types as I can find. (For those who love them, this is also the time...
By Erin | March 30, 2007; 12:13 PM ET | Comments (1)
Don't Pass Up Passover
Passover is rapidly approaching and with it arrive some enticing offerings from local restaurants. Most certified kosher establishments will close for the holiday, but a few spots are embracing Passover fare with both traditional and very eclectic dishes....
By Erin | March 29, 2007; 03:08 PM ET | Email a Comment
Battle Star Andres
Less than a year after chef Morou was defeated by Bobby Flay in the frozen peas battle on "Iron Chef America," another local talent has stepped up to challenge Flay. Chef Jose Andres of Jaleo, Oyamel, Cafe Atlantico/Minibar and Zaytinya...
By Erin | March 20, 2007; 03:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
Mex and the City (or Where to Eat With the Girls)
In yesterday's Got Plans?, a stumped reader asked for restaurant ideas for a girls' night out. She wrote, "Any suggestions for new/cool restaurant in D.C. for a group of 30-something women? One of the party is not an adventurous eater...
By Erin | March 16, 2007; 02:40 PM ET | Comments (1)
Get a Life
If your big Thursday night plan includes Chinese delivery and "The Office," get out and enjoy Life. Dining Out for Life offers an unbeatable excuse for splurging on a good meal out. Tomorrow, March 8, 150 local restaurants will contribute...
By Erin | March 7, 2007; 01:04 PM ET | Email a Comment
Blissful Decadence
If Willy Wonka reinvented the tea party, the resulting dream come true would be pretty close to Chocolate Decadence at the Ritz Carlton. Every Friday evening through March 30, the hotel's Lobby Lounge is transformed into chocolate bliss. For $30...
By Erin | February 23, 2007; 03:13 PM ET | Comments (3)
Getting Haute in Here
Luckily for those looking to conquer the bitter chill and ice of the past few days, there's a brand new Adams Morgan spot specializing in summer's favorite food. M'Dawg Haute Dogs is grilling up 13 types of dogs and sausages...
By Erin | February 14, 2007; 01:44 PM ET | Comments (4)
Rice and Easy
Two local Spanish restaurants are celebrating aspects of their national cuisine in the coming months. The time has come for Jaleo's annual paella celebration. To kick it all off, two Spanish chefs will prepare giant paella at the Dupont Circle...
By Erin | February 8, 2007; 04:42 PM ET | Email a Comment
Tea Off
Those who thirstily dug into Got Plans? yesterday will recall a reader who wrote in seeking a destination for high tea. Astute readers pointed that afternoon tea is the practice with which most are familiar: tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and...
By Erin | February 2, 2007; 04:52 PM ET | Comments (10)
I Heart Dinner
Heart-shaped cookie molds, pink candy and stuffed animals that serenade with lovey songs. Valentine's Day is over two weeks away, but aisles of Valentine's merchandise have been calling -- or singing -- to us for months already. Many area restaurants...
By Erin | January 29, 2007; 03:39 PM ET | Comments (1)
Hungry for More?
Restaurant Week is nearly through, but a few local spots are extending their specials. Whether your calendar frees Tuesday, toward the end of this month or not until late-March, there are still three-course specials to be found around town....
By Erin | January 12, 2007; 04:16 PM ET | Comments (3)
Central Time
In writing my look forward at new restaurants for 2007, I noticed that one particular spot had also landed on my look ahead to 2006. The poky restaurant, Central Michel Richard, is finally open. From chef, you guessed it, Michel...
By Erin | January 9, 2007; 01:27 PM ET | Comments (2)
Erin's Meal Plan for 2007
The new year is upon us and with it, the promise of plenty of fine dining. In the works are several sibling restaurants to beloved local establishments, ranging from four-star affairs to midnight cheap eats. More restaurants are popping into...
By Erin | January 4, 2007; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (1)
Erin's Tasty Morsels in 2006
As we look back on our various beats in 2006, I'm embarrassed by how much I've had to eat this year. I should probably trademark the phrase "I'll never eat again," but most food comas have been pleasant ones. It's...
By Erin | December 29, 2006; 10:38 AM ET | Comments (2)
P Party
The Dupont Circle-area stretch of P between 21st and 22nd streets has transformed in the past year. From the opening of Hotel Palomar to the sugary addition of the Fractured Prune, constant changes are afoot. The newest addition to the...
By Erin | December 20, 2006; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
Return of Restaurant Week
It's that time of year again. Yes, of course, New Year's, Christmas and Hanukkah are approaching, but restaurant- and bargain-lovers know that early January means Restaurant Week. Once again, some of the area's best restaurants will dish up a three-course...
By Erin | December 13, 2006; 12:57 PM ET | Comments (4)
Bring Us Our Figgy Pudding (Or Whatever's on the Menu)
Whether you're exhausted from opening presents or looking to spend the quality time on Christmas with family instead of the stove, a few local restaurants will be open and serving dinner on Christmas Day. Most restaurants in hotels will be...
By Erin | December 6, 2006; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (2)
Hope for the Best
Yesterday in Got Plans?, a hungry, yet philanthropic reader asked if Michel Richard Citronelle would again host Sweet Hope. For those who are not familiar with it, this is an event that offers free admission, dessert, drinks and entertainment to...
By Erin | December 1, 2006; 04:56 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Sweet Life
One of the most frequent questions I stumble upon in Got Plans? is from people in search of a mellow post-dinner destination or a spot for delicious desserts. Baltimore has Little Italy, Los Angeles has its own cupcake row on...
By Erin | November 16, 2006; 04:26 PM ET | Email a Comment
Restaurant Roundup
Several long-awaited establishments are opening their doors in the coming days. As if the city wasn't already jazzed about Tuesday's election madness, Washingtonians can go wild over Grilled Cheese (yes, that Grilled Cheese), donuts, Afro-Euro-American bliss and so much more....
By Erin | November 2, 2006; 04:58 PM ET | Comments (3)
What's New on the Circa
"We really want to make ourselves part of the community." Those are the high aspirations Matthew Carlin has for Circa at Dupont, the new restaurant moving into the WrapWorks space as early as next March. Carlin is the chief financial...
By Julia Beizer | October 30, 2006; 06:56 PM ET | Comments (2)
That's a Wrap
Some of you Dupont worker bees have no doubt noticed that WrapWorks on the corner of Connecticut Ave. and Q St. has closed. As one Got Plans? reader asked: Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.: LOVE the chats! Submitting early due to...
By Julia Beizer | October 25, 2006; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (1)
Crystal City's New Treat
When Oyamel closed its doors last month, many feared that Crystal City would fall flat without the lively dishes that offered a small taste of Mexico. News that Roberto Donna would open a casual new trattoria with pizzas and pastas...
By Erin | October 24, 2006; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Cheesy Substitutes
When the beloved Guru hangout Stoney's lost its lease early this year, many of us were at a loss. What would happen to the multitude of police badges? How would we replace Stoney's Ale? And, most importantly, wherever would we...
By Erin | October 23, 2006; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
Slice of a Comet
Comet Ping Pong, the long-awaited New Haven-style pizzeria from Carole Greenwood, the chef of Buck's Fishing & Camping, recently opened and is poised to become one of the area's coolest restaurants. Presently, the spot is no culinary destination -- there...
By Erin | October 11, 2006; 05:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
It's Elementary at PS 7's
PS 7's is named for chef Peter Smith and the restaurant's address (777 I St.), but it also feels very much like a nod to elementary school. Be it at the bar or a table in the dining room, obsequious...
By Erin | September 28, 2006; 02:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
'Souris with a Smile
The newest meat market in Washington isn't a singles bar, but a Dupont-area French bistro with a menu that'll make any red meat-lover content. Montsouris, from the owners of Montmartre, opened in the former Johnny's Half Shell space on P...
By Erin | September 25, 2006; 02:50 PM ET | Comments (1)
Soul Searching
It seemed like just yesterday that the area around Ninth and U streets was transitioning from Little Ethiopia into a bastion of Southern comfort. Several fairly new restaurants have competed for your soulful cravings served straight-up without the frills. Hush...
By Erin | September 13, 2006; 03:35 PM ET | Comments (4)
Rice, Rice Baby
Summer is so last week, so my thoughts are racing towards fall with its colder weather, warmer clothing and, of course, heartier meals. In hopes of finding my first fall meal, I dropped into the rich red dining room of...
By Erin | September 11, 2006; 03:44 PM ET | Comments (2)
Top This
Piola, the international Italian pizza chain, opened up today in Rosslyn. Located next to Cafe Asia, the restaurant has an industrial style, spruced up with two chandeliers and dozens of brightly colored glass wall sconces that lend a near theatrical...
By Erin | August 28, 2006; 03:18 PM ET | Comments (10)
Sweet Relief
It's been nearly a year since Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast, but there's still a lot of work to be done. You can do your part next week simply by choosing to splurge on a huge dinner. Share our...
By Erin | August 25, 2006; 06:17 PM ET | Comments (3)
Make-A-Date
In yesterday's edition of Got Plans?, a reader wrote in seeking a third date destination that is authentically D.C., delicious and low-key. Truthfully, I find this to be a complex issue. The destinations and activities you choose for your dates...
By Erin | August 25, 2006; 12:02 PM ET | Comments (4)
Cod Almighty
The long-awaited Eamonn's A Dublin Chipper from Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve softly opened its doors last night, but it wasn't more than a few minutes before it was packed to capacity. I arrived around 6:45 to a mob-scene of...
By Erin | August 22, 2006; 11:36 AM ET | Comments (8)
Expanded Week-ness
I just returned from vacation and, while I had the time of my life romping around and trying new dishes including kudu and ostrich, I was sorry to have missed a huge portion of Restaurant Week. For those of you...
By Erin | August 18, 2006; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (6)
Finally Lia's
In the midst of stagnant summer heat and six months after its anticipated opening, Lia's opened the doors of its breezy Chevy Chase space on Monday. From Geoff Tracy, the man behind Chef Geoff's, the Italian spot (Lia is short...
By Erin | July 26, 2006; 03:13 PM ET | Comments (1)
Week-lings Unveiled
OMG! Restaurant Week participants have been announced and HARD ROCK CAFE is on the list! There were a few interesting new additions to this year's list, but that one was the most jarring. But fear not: there is absolutely no...
By Erin | July 21, 2006; 01:04 PM ET | Comments (8)
The Full Scoop
If there's one thing to love about the current weather, it's that it gives us a no-holds-barred pass to chill out with ice cream. So I went on an ice cream rampage, sampling the different options to find my favorite...
By Erin | July 18, 2006; 03:09 PM ET | Comments (5)
Even Without the World Cup, the Party Goes On
French expats and Francophiles mourning Les Bleus' penalty-kick loss in the World Cup final will have a reason to cheer by the end of the week: Bastille Day, France's independence day, invariably brings parties that go on well into the...
By Fritz Hahn | July 10, 2006; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (6)
Let Me See That Sushi Roll
Wasabi, a restaurant in the Farragut area, opened on Wednesday, and I stopped by last night to test my agility and to play a rousing game of "Guess That Sushi Roll." This sleek restaurant is the second in the area...
By Erin | July 7, 2006; 03:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
1789 Savings
Fresh off its three-star review from The Washington Post's food critic Tom Sietsema, 1789 is giving summer diners an affordable way to nab a gourmet meal. Now through Sept. 13, the restaurant offers three courses for $35....
By Erin | July 3, 2006; 03:39 PM ET | Email a Comment
Rocking Out With Restaurants
Last night was the 2006 RAMMY Awards Gala presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. It was a rock star-style black-tie affair recognizing favorites in the local restaurant scene. As I reported in March when the nominees were announced,...
By Erin | June 26, 2006; 01:04 PM ET | Comments (4)
That's Just Ducky
Round these transient parts, it's a standard query to ask where people are from. And now you can play the same cocktail party game with your dining companion's meal. At the Blue Duck Tavern, the restaurant opening tonight in the...
By Erin | June 23, 2006; 03:08 PM ET | Email a Comment
Sunshine From a Bottle
With the forecast calling for rain, you could whine about your weekend plans, but if you hit the Omni Shoreham Hotel you could wine instead. Though it's no bargain, the seventh annual Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival will...
By Erin | June 22, 2006; 06:06 PM ET | Email a Comment
Thrilled with Chills
Summer officially begins today and with it the search for ways to beat the heat. Some of my surefire ways include kicking back with tropical cocktails, small light meals (no paella for me this summer), maximum time outside and plenty...
By Erin | June 21, 2006; 12:46 PM ET | Email a Comment
Git Along Cowgirl
Just in time for picnic season, Cowgirl Creamery will open its doors in the Chinatown area tomorrow with its sumptuous signature cheeses and a variety of gourmet food goods....
By Erin | June 12, 2006; 12:21 PM ET | Comments (2)
Starting a Rumberos
Like girls who got gussied up for the school dance and then spent the night sitting on the sidelines, Julia and I had a huge letdown at dinner last evening. We boogied over to Rumberos, a brand new restaurant in...
By Erin | June 9, 2006; 03:51 PM ET | Comments (9)
Nearly Ready to Farm
After months and months of speculation and waiting, Agraria, the restaurant owned in part by the North Dakota Farmers Union, has opened its doors at Georgetown's Washington Harbour. Situated among Nick's Riverside Grill, Cabanas and Sequoia, this will be the...
By Erin | June 6, 2006; 05:24 PM ET | Email a Comment
The Full 90
With the World Cup just over a week away, every soccer fan's looking for a place to watch. Adams Morgan residents are fortunate to have a new prime venue: Earlier this spring, they welcomed the 90 Min Cafe, which hopes...
By Fritz Hahn | June 1, 2006; 03:09 PM ET | Comments (4)
Get Your Kicks at Jaleo
With soccer fans gearing up for the excitement of the World Cup (Viva L'Italia!), Jose Andres has upped the ante for fans by putting his money where his cheer is. The enterprising Spanish chef behind Cafe Atlantico and Minibar, Zaytinya,...
By Erin | May 31, 2006; 05:34 PM ET | Email a Comment
Summer Lovin'
If you're like me, you've been wondering about the dates for the the summer 2006 Restaurant Week since January when the winter promotional week ended. Well, I just received confirmation from the Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation that this...
By Erin | May 19, 2006; 02:41 PM ET | Comments (6)
May's the Steaks
The Palm restaurants are celebrating 80 years in business this Monday, May 21, and they're preparing to stuff diners to the gills with Palm-style lunch treats. For $19.26, after the year the original Manhattan location opened, lunch diners can feast...
By Erin | May 18, 2006; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (1)
Adding Spice to Peppers
David Barigault and George Gozem, Bistrot du Coin's former executive chef and general manager respectively, have turned the former Peppers space on 17th Street into Le Pigalle, a French bistro. This is good news for locals and gourmands who've long...
By Erin | May 11, 2006; 10:08 AM ET | Comments (3)
Greek to Me
Zaytinya, which arguably offers the best collection of Greek wines in the area, is hosting a complimentary tasting of Greek wines on Sunday. This event, part of the All About Greek Wine campaign, gives you the opportunity to try wines...
By Erin | April 28, 2006; 10:56 AM ET | Email a Comment
New Heights
Yesterday in the chat, somebody wrote in asking where to find a passion fruit martini. Fritz mentioned the one at Ceiba, and I noticed last night that a new spot in town is also concocting some mighty delicious cocktails. Open...
By Erin | April 7, 2006; 06:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
Galileo's Star
With spring upon us and the sun shining brightly, there's no excuse to say inside and huddle over a bag lunch or another Lean Cuisine. Instead, go get in line for one of the best gourmet bargains in the city....
By Erin | April 3, 2006; 04:25 PM ET | Email a Comment
Ray's Up Your Cheers!
Those who mourned the sudden closure of Ray's The Steaks can rejoice: the restaurant will reopen tomorrow, Saturday, April 1, with a few changes. The restaurant will have even fewer seats (45), will no longer accept reservations and will instead...
By Erin | March 31, 2006; 07:41 PM ET | Email a Comment
Ready to Rustico
Rustico has barged into the Alexandria restaurant scene, serving up wood-fired pizzas, comfort food and a whole lot of beer in a brand new commercial complex on Slaters Lane. This newest spot from the group behind Evening Star Cafe, Tallula...
By Erin | March 23, 2006; 12:28 PM ET | Comments (5)
Rock On
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the finalists for its 2006 Rammy awards Wednesday afternoon at a party at IndeBleu. On hand were RAMW president Lynne Breaux, Bob Madigan and Carole Schwartz (who spoke of her crusade to halt...
By Erin | March 22, 2006; 07:47 PM ET | Comments (4)
Cherries Jubilee
The National Cherry Blossom Festival draws thousands of visitors to behold the fleeting flowers, but this event is not just a treat for your eyes. Several local restaurants are offering dishes, drinks and even full menus inspired by the cherry...
By Erin | March 22, 2006; 03:26 PM ET | Comments (21)
Woman-Eater
Chicas, if you've been feeling underappreciated, Ristorante Tosca has a culinary solution. In conjunction with Women's History Month and Italy's Festa della Donna (festival of the woman), the restaurant is offering a special three-course specialty menu to honor female patrons....
By Erin | March 6, 2006; 04:11 PM ET | Email a Comment
Drinks at Vegetate
Vegetate's battle for a liquor license is over, and Shiloh Baptist Church's protest has been successful. Officially, the vegetarian and vegan restaurant, which opened in Shaw last fall, can't serve alcohol because it's within 400 feet of a school. (Shiloh...
By Fritz Hahn | March 3, 2006; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (8)
A Pall Over Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom beer is no more. Founder and owner Gary Heurich has announced in a e-mail today that "after 20 unprofitable years, the Olde Heurich Brewing Company has discontinued brewing operations, and will cease sales of its beers ... with...
By Fritz Hahn | March 1, 2006; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (3)
The Good Life
As if you need another reason to go enjoy a phenomenal meal, Dining Out For Life will take place Thursday, March 9. Over 150 local restaurants will donate 25-100 percent of sales to Food & Friends, a group that delivers...
By Erin | February 23, 2006; 03:33 PM ET | Comments (2)
Countdown to Fat Tuesday
With a week to go until the start of Lent, it's time to begin gearing up for Fat Tuesday. We know not everyone wants to go Bourbon Street-crazy, so here are our suggestions for celebrating New Orleans-style, whether that means...
By Fritz Hahn | February 22, 2006; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
Choc It Up
Chocolate fanatics, sugar babies going through withdrawal after last week's Chocolate Lovers Festival and those who fall victim to an irrepressible sweet tooth can lap up the splendor of Chocolate Decadence at the Lobby Lounge of the West End's Ritz...
By Erin | February 10, 2006; 03:09 PM ET | Email a Comment
Week-lings Rejoice
If the thought of life after D.C.'s Restaurant Week depresses you, rest assured that relief (or at least a brief extension of edible exhilaration) is on the way. The Greater Bethesda/Chevy Chase Restaurant Week is just around the corner. Participants...
By Erin | January 10, 2006; 12:30 PM ET | Comments (2)
Erin's Flash-Forward Food
We're only a few days into the new year, but the city is buzzing with restaurant rumors, openings and ideas. Without further ado, things for which I ready my fork: The crew of Buck's Fishing & Camping will take a...
By Erin | January 6, 2006; 01:10 PM ET | Comments (8)
Lighters Down
As expected, the D.C. Council passed a city-wide smoking ban today by a margin of 11 to 1; all restaurants, bars, taverns and dance clubs will become smoke-free on January 1, 2007. Mayor Anthony Williams still has to sign the...
By Fritz Hahn | January 4, 2006; 04:16 PM ET | Comments (176)
Erin's Food Finds of '05
As I get ready to hop a flight to beautiful, glamorous and often anorexic L.A., I realize I've done a lot of eating this year. Some of it was delicious, some not so much. Here are my most memorable culinary...
By Erin | December 27, 2005; 10:30 AM ET | Email a Comment
The Week Will Prevail
If you were planning to eat healthy in the new year, formulate a new plan. Mere days after the start of 2006, while leftovers still tempt us from the fridge, the Washington, D.C. Convention and Tourism Corporation and the Restaurant...
By Erin | December 20, 2005; 10:42 AM ET | Comments (4)
Hey Jude
If you're seeking a good excuse to enjoy some delicious holiday-season treats, drop by Michel Richard Citronelle on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The restaurant is hosting Sweet Hope, a charity event that benefits the children at St Jude...
By Erin | December 7, 2005; 04:09 PM ET | Email a Comment
The Limits of City
Open City has opened its doors and the place is already hopping. This Woodley Park newbie is the third establishment from the owner of Tryst and the Diner and it follows the same formula as its sister establishments, combining upscale...
By Jen Chaney | November 16, 2005; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (4)
Dining and Donations
Now that the sun is setting earlier, it only makes sense to have dinner earlier. In that spirit, Ristorante Tosca has unveiled a new "Dine at Dusk" menu. Patrons of the downtown restaurant can enjoy a $32, three-course meal from...
By Erin | November 2, 2005; 02:17 PM ET | Comments (3)
Taste the Power
If you weren't one of the lucky few to snag a scrumptious shrimp or roast beef po' boy at last month's Po' Boy Power fundraiser, then you have a second chance. Acadiana will host a reprisal of the overwhelmingly popular...
By Erin | October 20, 2005; 12:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
Ready to Veg Out
Finally, y'all can stop peppering Got Plans? with questions about Vegetate, the vegetarian restaurant/art gallery/lounge run by hip-hop mixmaster DJ Dredd (aka Dominic Redd) and his wife, Jennifer. After months of delays, red tape, inspections and more delays, Vegetate opens...
By Fritz Hahn | October 18, 2005; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
No Moment of Zen
After generating buzz for months, Gallery Place's Zengo opened its doors last night. The swanky restaurant sells itself as Asian/Latin fusion, but the menu reads as predominantly Asian, with sushi, dim sum and other similar offerings. While there are empanadas...
By Erin | October 13, 2005; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (3)
Sign Me Up
"Iron Chef America" -- the Food Network phenomenon in which a visiting chef faces one of three master chefs in an hour-long cookoff that involves a secret ingredient -- has come through Washington, D.C. Three of the District's top culinary...
By Erin | October 5, 2005; 04:03 PM ET | Comments (1)
Bite of the Bayou
I recently ate at Acadiana, the shining new Louisiana-style seafood restaurant from Chef Jeff Tunks. I had high expectations going into dinner -- DC Coast is one of my favorite local restaurants and I love Southern food. For the most...
By Erin | September 26, 2005; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Snap to It
Two weeks ago, I was running along the C&O Canal in Georgetown when I discovered Snap, a bubble tea house and creperie in a converted townhouse on Thomas Jefferson St. behind Barnes & Noble. I was lured in by the...
By Erin | August 30, 2005; 07:22 AM ET | Comments (8)
Silver's Ceviche
I headed up to Silver Spring last night to check out Ceviche, the newest venture from Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld, the man behind Gua-Rapo, Chi-Cha Lounge, Agua Ardiente and Matte. In line with its sister restaurants, Ceviche hovers between a restaurant and...
By Erin | August 25, 2005; 11:22 AM ET | Comments (9)
New On U
These days, new places are cropping up all over the U Street corridor. The food and bar scene is getting particularly interesting, thanks to three spanking-new spots with distinctly different flavors on the block between 13th and 14th streets. Tabaq...
By Fritz Hahn | August 11, 2005; 11:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Non, Grazie
Last week during a torrential downpour I snagged a cab to my dinner destination, Al Tiramisu . When I arrived, I was grateful to the manager for ushering me into the restaurant under a large umbrella. While waiting for friends...
By washingtonpost.com | July 21, 2005; 10:59 AM ET | Comments (6)
Dine-o at Dino
For those in search of a good casual, but authentic Italian restaurant (or a first date-friendly dinner destination), Dino is now open in the former Yanyu spot, across from the Uptown movie theater. The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine...
By Erin | July 13, 2005; 01:16 PM ET | Comments (5)
Another Blossom Festival
We're not talking cherry blossoms here. There's a much more scrumptious festival going on at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in Arlington. The Squash Blossom Festival (or Festival de Flor de Calabaza, for those who like a little Latin flavor) is happening...
By Erin | July 7, 2005; 12:35 PM ET | Email a Comment