Archive for 2012

Brunch!: After Retail Therapy
[ 0 ] September 28, 2012 |

Brunch!: After Retail Therapy

After a little retail therapy, it’s only right to have a few mimosas, which is probably why La Sandia launched their Sunday brunch in Tyson’s Corner.  Every Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM, the restaurant features a Mexican style menu with highlights such as traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros made with skillet fried eggs, refried beans, salsa al arbol, panela and […]

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Lunch Time
[ 0 ] September 28, 2012 |

Lunch Time

  Zengo is whipping up ramen for lunch so of course I took a field trip.  Zengo is an artful blend of Latin-Asian styles and flavors and Chef-owner Richard Sandoval, whose accolades include Bon Appétit Restaurateur of the Year and Mexico’s Toque d’Oro, has spun regional ingredients into one of my lunch favorites.  Because the middle of […]

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Save the Date: Oktoberfest
[ 0 ] September 28, 2012 |

Save the Date: Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Reston is produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and is Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival at Reston Town Center featuring top autumn brews with traditional Oktoberfest fare from area restaurants.  Enjoy a day of food, wine, beer, live entertainment, a carnival and the Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K, presented by the Greater Washington […]

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Out & About
[ 0 ] September 27, 2012 |

Out & About

These past few weeks, I have painted the town red.  Here’s a quick peek at what I’ve been out and about doing alongside some info I picked up along the way: Jaleo is in the midst of celebrating its 10th Annual Paella Fest through September 30, 2012.  The restaurant has six Paella selections for guests […]

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Kraut Rocks
[ 0 ] September 27, 2012 |

Kraut Rocks

Sauerkraut is the food of the month and Kraut Rocks is showcasing sauerkraut as the new must-have menu addition at five popular Washington D.C. eateries. For the past month the featured Kraut Rocks chefs and their respective restaurants have been competing to have their signature sauerkraut dish win the title of “fan favorite” as determined […]

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