Talisha is from the Washington Metropolitan area. A lover of food, she enjoys a variety of cuisines. In addition to attempting to eat at every restaurant around the beltway, she enjoys International traveling, baking and spending time with her better half.
If you love Chipotle, you will love Shophouse. Imagine Chipotle, but with SouthEast Asian ingredients. Designed on the Chipotle concept of build your own bowl, you start with rice, noodles or salad. The protein is flavorful meat consisting of grilled chicken satay, steak lamb, pork & chicken meatballs, or tofu. The vegetables consist of kale, […]
The American Lamb Jam is an epic tasting event and competition that brings together some of the most talented chefs from the DC areas to compete for the honor of Best Lamb Dish in their market. The VIP reception hosted by Chef Rodney Scruggs of Occidental Grill & Seafood and the 2014 Boston Lamb Jam […]
All-Set Restaurant and Bar is one of newest restaurants in downtown Silver Spring. The restaurant opened its doors on April 14 with a New England inspired seafood menu. The restaurant has a navy-&-white decor with rope accents to set the tone for its nautical scene. JKGF attended a soft opening and if that night was […]
Guarapo is a Latin tapas restaurant, bar and hookah lounge in Clarendon in Arlington Virginia. They recently hosted an event to showcase their daily Happy Hour specials. JKGF met with other local bloggers over some great food, drinks and hookah. If you ever looking for a great spot for happy hour or hookah, check out […]
Bastille’s is a French restaurant that recently relocated to a new location in Old Town Alexandria, in a revitalizing part of town. They hosted a wonderful grand re-opening event that consisted of some of their signature starters of Artisanal Cheeses, Beignets of Escargots, Charcuteries du jour and some very yummy Gougerers that I couldn’t stop eating. With […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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