Archive for 2010

New Tapas Menu at Taberna del Alabardero
[ 0 ] October 25, 2010 |

New Tapas Menu at Taberna del Alabardero

There are few places in the District with the authentic flare of Taberna del Alabardero.  Spanish cuisine in a class of its own and a decor to match:  detailed attention to color patterns but simple enough to remind patrons of afternoons spent in Cordoba.  There’s something you should know before I continue this review…my other […]

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World Tour: Experience Tradition
[ 2 ] October 22, 2010 |

World Tour: Experience Tradition

Tomorrow is the day.  The streets of Lexington, NC will be crowded with people from near and far who want  to experience “The World’s Greatest Barbecue” at the 27th Annual Barbecue Festival.  All of the hype surrounding the event is much like that surrounding the North Carolina State Fair and the North Carolina Seafood Festival.  […]

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Halloween in Washington, D.C.
[ 2 ] October 20, 2010 |

Halloween in Washington, D.C.

  It’s that time of year to step outside yourself and transform into your favorite alter-ego.  Halloween.  Washington, D.C. is the place to be during this time of the year because almost everyone is competing to see who can snag the best costume prize.  If you have not found a place to show off your […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  It’s a Deal
[ 1 ] October 19, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: It’s a Deal

Some of the top business deals are struck over lunch and dinner.  Take for example one of the top headlines of the week:  Steve Jobs Pings Mark Zuckerberg for dinner.  This dinner could have essentially led to a billion dollar deal which will effect over 1 billion Apple and Facebook users.  Knowing the differences between […]

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World Tour: The Barbecue Capital of the World
[ 0 ] October 15, 2010 |

World Tour: The Barbecue Capital of the World

First thing’s first- let me define “barbecue.”  In the context of this post (and the way I was brought up) “barbecue” refers to pulled pork that has been slowly cooked, seasoned, basted, chopped and consumed.  It’s insanely appetizing- especially when topped with barbecue’s “fine wine,” Texas Pete and followed by the liquid crack that is […]

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