Archive for January, 2011

World Tour: Malaysia
[ 2 ] January 7, 2011 |

World Tour: Malaysia

Just browsing through online photos of Malaysian cuisine makes my mouth water.  The colors and presentations of the dishes give a sense of bold flavors and savory ingredients. Malaysia is unique in the fact that it is split into two parts by the South China Sea, but moreover,  Malaysia is historically unique as it was […]

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Wednesday Tidbits
[ 0 ] January 5, 2011 |

Wednesday Tidbits

  Twitter was buzzing yesterday with news of Bourbon Steak’s executive Chef David Varley leaving the restaurant to head out to San Francisco where he will work with Michael Mina’s Mina Group in the Bay Area.  Chef Adam Sobel of RM Seafood at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas will change coasts […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Proper Places
[ 1 ] January 4, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Proper Places

Back to the basics. Now that I started Etiquette Tuesday, I am extremely self conscience when I dine out with others. I almost feel like “How can I talk about good etiquette when I’m not following my own rules?” This is what inspired this weeks post because I have a bit of an issue when […]

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DC Food Blogger Happy Hour
[ 0 ] January 3, 2011 |

DC Food Blogger Happy Hour

New year, new food trends, new happy hours.  The DC Food Blogger’s kick things off this week with another year of cocktails, $5 bar bites and conversations about new food addictions.  The group is headed to Lyon Hall on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.  Happy hour deals include house-made franks […]

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World Tour: Holiday Wrap-Up
[ 0 ] January 1, 2011 |

World Tour: Holiday Wrap-Up

The New Year is here, along with the end of the holiday season.  Some of the most common New Years’ resolutions include losing weight and getting into shape, taking better care of finances and quitting bad habits.  In 2011, make a commitment to experience something new.  Plan a trip that will introduce you to an […]

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