If you read Johnna Knows Good Food regularly, then you’re in on my little secret: I love (adore) Ethiopian food. Seriously. In ranking my top comfort foods, there’s soul food, Italian and Ethiopian, in no particular order. It is something about the Injera that mesmerizes my senses while it freaks others out with its spongy [...]
Want to plan a girls night out? Here are five ways to catch up with those awesome ladies in your life: Proof’s War of the Rosés has to be my favorite deal of the summer. The restaurant is offering several different bottles this summer for $35 and guests will have the opportunity to decide for [...]
As much as I spend time socializing, you would think the community table would be my top choice in a restaurant. It is actually my least favorite spot in the restaurant and I will tell you why in this week’s Etiquette Tuesday: the unsolicited restaurant guest. A few weeks ago I visited Buck’s Fishing and [...]
I often say I want to open a boutique and it is when I hear stories like this one that the vision becomes clearer. Jenna Huntsberger (Modern Domestic food blog) and Stephanie Willis (Adventures in Shaw blog) turned their love of baked goods into Whisked! Whisked! is the marriage of northern style and southern charm [...]
I’ve rambled about my experience with Jamaican-style food in Greensboro before, today my focus is on my experience with Jamaican-style seasoning in my kitchen. If you’re looking for a taste of the Caribbean, the best thing to do is buy an airline ticket. Failing that, you could try Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk seasoning – unfortunately [...]
Art & Soul’s Artisanal Reopening Fair
After this year’s inauguration, Chef/Owner Art Smith opted to close down the restaurant for a month-long renovation. This past March, Art & Soul on Capital Hill threw a wonderful fair of a shindig to show off all of their recent changes for the menu and the restaurant’s aesthetic features. Among the new ambiance/decor and the tasty [...]
The search for good patio space in the District is rampid. Everyone wants a piece of the action when the temperatures reach 70+ so its no surprise every restaurant is doing their part in providing the goods. Below are five patios that will not disappoint during this Spring/Summer season: DNV: Does anyone remember summer nights [...]
May = Cocktails, Funky Bites, & Birthdays
Right before my birthday on May 3rd, there was another fantastic birthday event: Last Exit’s 2nd Anniversary celebration. I had honestly never really heard about this establishment until a few months back, but hey, better late than never right? This wonderful cocktail lounge that’s located in Mt Pleasant achieves its mission of providing an eclectic [...]
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