Archive for 2011

A Look At: Mala Tang
[ 0 ] July 13, 2011 |

A Look At: Mala Tang

A few years ago I visited China and quickly realized there is a distinct difference between authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food.  It took the full length of my trip (2 weeks) for my body and mind to wrap around some of the foods I had digested.  As much as I love to try […]

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Hump Day Roundup
[ 2 ] July 13, 2011 |

Hump Day Roundup

Asia Nine has added a twist to its Asian Fusion cuisine:  Italian.  In celebration of La Dolce DC, the Penn Quarter restaurant has put a spin on Italian classics, Bolognese and Tiramisu, among other Italian favorites.  I had the opt to try the Braised Short Ribs with Thai Kaffir Curried Bolognese and the Thai Tiramisu […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Backroom Talk
[ 2 ] July 12, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Backroom Talk

Recently on a late night run after too much rum, me and some good company took to the late night streets of the District to grub.  With an appetite for destruction, we opted for all things eggs and bacon.  All this to say, we were starving and the options were limited so we had to […]

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World Tour:  Greek Salad
[ 1 ] July 9, 2011 |

World Tour: Greek Salad

I absolutely have to go to Greece.  Not just because i’m obsessed with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, I think the scenery would be positively breathtaking, but because I believe that the people, the food and the culture in general would all be breathtaking as well.  I especially think that the authentic Greek cuisine […]

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I Need a Snack: Cracker Creations
[ 0 ] July 8, 2011 |

I Need a Snack: Cracker Creations

Let me start by saying I am not a snacker.  Never have been, never will be.  I guess that’s why I surprised myself when I decided to take a stab at reviewing Cracker Creations Garden Vegetable and Parmesan Herb.  This is one of those good surprises in food.  Seasoned crackers with a cream cheese filling […]

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