Archive for 2010

Five Reasons to be Excited About Fall
[ 0 ] October 13, 2010 |

Five Reasons to be Excited About Fall

1. B. Smith’s– Oldie but goodie of the District that features a Fall menu reminiscent of time spent in the Bayou. Stick with the fried chicken livers and the Bourbon St. Bread Pudding. Superb. 2. Restaurant Ris– Just because the weather is pushing us indoors does not mean we should miss out on people watching […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  Leave the Drama in the Rolls…
[ 0 ] October 12, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Leave the Drama in the Rolls…

Last night I did something I have not done in a long time:  watch TV.  When it’s warm, I stay glued to outdoor activities…when it’s cold, I am glued to the TV.  My guilty pleasure (*The Real Housewives of Atlanta) inspired this weeks Etiquette Tuesday.  That’s the thing about reality tv…it gives false impressions of […]

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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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