Archive for October, 2010

World Tour: The Perfect Travel Buddy
[ 0 ] October 8, 2010 |

World Tour: The Perfect Travel Buddy

With all the talk about traveling and foreign food finds that you find here every Friday, I thought it only appropriate to discuss a must-have travel buddy that every foodie should invest in- The New Food Lover’s Companion.  My manager introduced me to this food reference book, that lists and defines EVERYTHING- from the Italian […]

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Brunch Spotlight:  Taberna del Alabardero
[ 3 ] October 7, 2010 |

Brunch Spotlight: Taberna del Alabardero

After 21 years of exquisite Spanish cuisine in the District, Taberna del Alabardero is changing the formula. Not the authentic regional Spanish recipes but expanding on concepts that work. If you live in the D.C. area, there is no shortage of places to grab mimosa’s and an Eggs Benedict. There is, however, a shortage of brunch […]

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Hump Day News…
[ 0 ] October 6, 2010 |

Hump Day News…

>>> Government Employees, this is your lucky day!!   The Melting Pot of D.C. invites federal, state and local employees to kick off their holiday weekend with fondue on October 8, 2010 from 5 pm-10 pm.  Government employees can stop by and get a four-course meal for $25 per person.  This price includes your choice of cheese fondue, […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: On Your Own Dime
[ 2 ] October 5, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: On Your Own Dime

Remain frugal.  Unless it is on your dime.  Etiquette is not only about where to place your napkins, elbows and spoons after you eat…it is also involves the tab you build at the end.  Last week, I talked about the person that overeats but underpays.  Today, I talk to the diners who know that the […]

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Rockville Restaurant Week
[ 1 ] October 4, 2010 |

Rockville Restaurant Week

This week starts another Restaurant Week.  Rockville, MD is taking part in the weekly deals that offer restaurant patrons discounted prices for 2-3 course meals.  Now I love venturing to Rockville on the weekends, mostly for the cheap deals I can get on Rockville Pike.  When I got word of Rockville’s restaurant, I decided it […]

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