Archive for February, 2011

World Tour: Something to look forward to
[ 1 ] February 25, 2011 |

World Tour: Something to look forward to

I came across a huge international food and wine event that will occur later on in the year and I wanted to make sure that I mentioned it early enough for people to save their money and American Airlines points. Disney’s Epcot Theme Park will host the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival this fall, […]

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Destination H Street
[ 4 ] February 24, 2011 |

Destination H Street

H Street is right at that point where it has all the tools for a great night but not that many people know about it.  What do I mean?  Unlike its cousin neighborhoods:  Adams Morgan, U Street, Chinatown, etc., you can place your order at the bar without a crazy crowd on a Friday night, […]

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Black History Month Spotlight: America I Am
[ 0 ] February 23, 2011 |

Black History Month Spotlight: America I Am

Earlier this month I highlighted the achievements of Chef Jeff Henderson, the creator of the America I Am cookbook.  Later I found out this was only a small nugget of the entire America I Am concept.  Now as the month comes to end, I wanted to share with you the America I Am exhibit.  The […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Compliments of the Chef
[ 1 ] February 22, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Compliments of the Chef

Reality TV should be apart of the curriculum of what not to do in dining etiquette situations.  Besides the hostile screaming matches and occasional table flipping (cc Real Housewives of New Jersey), there are even those instances where everyone is completely calm and they still manage to show that money cannot buy class.  This week’s […]

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Food News Roundup
[ 6 ] February 21, 2011 |

Food News Roundup

Deal of the Day Good day to visit Taberna Del Alabardero.  The restaurant is celebrating Presidents Day with a four-course dinner for $44 with a complimentary glass of cava. Openings Pound the Hill is open on Capitol Hill.  The new coffee shop serves coffee, tea and food Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5 pm, […]

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