Archive for December, 2010

Overcoming the Challenges of Culinary School
[ 0 ] December 16, 2010 |

Overcoming the Challenges of Culinary School

You may have learnt how to cook from your mom; you may have ensured many a scrape, cut and burn as you found your way around the kitchen; and you may be something of an expert in tossing together ingredients and coming up with your own recipes. However, if you aspire to become a chef, […]

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Restaurant Openings in D.C.
[ 3 ] December 15, 2010 |

Restaurant Openings in D.C.

Graffiato opens in Spring 2011.  The Washington area Italian feast continues with this venture from former Top Chef Contestant Chef Mike Isabella.  The restaurant will be located at 707 6th street, NW. Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House will open on December 21, 2010 @ 1245 H street, NE.  Opening in the H street corridor, […]

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Season’s Greetings
[ 0 ] December 14, 2010 |

Season’s Greetings

It’s the season of giving, so let’s go.  Here are a couple of great causes to lend a helping hand: 1.  The world’s first food rescue organization, City Harvest, is holding a donation drive.  City Harvest collects excess food from various venues in the food industry including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers and farms.  The food is delivered […]

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Five New Menu Items You Should Taste
[ 3 ] December 13, 2010 |

Five New Menu Items You Should Taste

Bond 45 National Harbor– The Fravoli.  Probably the largest fried ravioli you will see in your life stuffed with stracchino and mozzarella cheeses then garnished with prosciutto de Parma.  This should honestly be the new therapy drug, it helped to ease all my troubles of the day. Citronelle– Mushroom Cigars. Chef Michel Richard has one of those cuisine teams where they […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Long Time, No See
[ 2 ] December 7, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Long Time, No See

A couple of Tuesday’s ago, I spoke to you about too much service, today I talk to you about too little service.  This past weekend, I visited a spot I had not been to in ages.  From what I remembered about the spot is that it had attentive service and an exquisite braised lamb.  Well, let’s […]

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