Category: appetizers

Oyamel: Tequila and Mezcal Festival
[ 0 ] February 27, 2014 |

Oyamel: Tequila and Mezcal Festival

  Oyamel Cocina Mexicana will hold a Tequila and Mezcal Festival from March 10th through the 23rd.  You can visit the restaurant during the festival for an authentic taste of Mexico.  The restaurant will feature a live Mexican band, small bites, and tequila tastings.  Check out a few upcoming events! Festival Kickoff Party (3/10/14- 6PM […]

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Cookbook Release: Kitchen Workshop- Pizza
[ 0 ] February 6, 2014 |

Cookbook Release: Kitchen Workshop- Pizza

  Have you ever wanted to make your own great tasting pizza at home but were not quite ready to invest in a brick oven for your home? Well, no worries.   You no longer need to contemplate that renovation. Chef Ruth Gressler recently released a cookbook entitled Kitchen Workshop-Pizza. Chef Gessler has perfected the […]

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Recipe of the Week: Champignon Stuffed Mushrooms
[ 2 ] November 6, 2013 |

Recipe of the Week: Champignon Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: ·         8 large mushrooms ·         200 g grated cheese ·         200 g breadcrumbs ·         2 cloves of garlic ·         Parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil to taste Preparation: ·         Preheat the oven to 400F° ·         Remove and reserve mushroom stems ·         Take a cloth and wet it with water, and begin to clean the mushrooms with this cloth *It is not recommended   […]

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Tonic!
[ 0 ] November 5, 2013 |

Happy 10th Anniversary, Tonic!

We recently celebrated Tonic Mt. Pleasant’s 10th Anniversary with them and it was a pretty cool affair.  They served up lots of small treats and sweet cocktails. Whether you are looking for a happy hour, a Friday night speakeasy or a fun game of Skee-Ball, Tonic has made itself stand out with a broad range […]

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Dishes We Love: 1905’s Fried Pickles
[ 0 ] November 1, 2013 |

Dishes We Love: 1905’s Fried Pickles

Finding fried pickles around these parts is about as hard as finding someone in DC who does not carry a business card. They are a rare breed. It is intimate spaces like 1905 Restaurant on 9th street that luckily offer surprises on the menu such as fried pickles. Why a surprise? If you ever visit […]

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