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Food.Fun.Stuff: Z Burger Celebrates Good Times

August 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Z Burger’s President Obama Birthday celebration was a success yesterday. The lines were down the Wisconsin Avenue block and the birthday cake was massive. It almost seemed as if the place was just giving everything away for the entire day the way the crowd kept coming. Everyone enjoyed free burgers, milkshakes and birthday cake from 11 am-2 pm at the Tenleytown burger joint. Something for free in the District?? People took advantage! Though we could afford to skip a burger or two, we were sad we had to miss out…but we got pics! A JKGF correspondent was on the scene and said it was pure chaos, good chaos, but chaos nonetheless. Check out the footage above.
Filed Under: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Politico, Washington D.C.

Food.Fun.Stuff: President Obama’s Top Restaurants

November 20, 2008 By 1 Comment

With a new administration and a new city, the Obama’s are also going to get some new eating habits: the D.C. restaurant scene. Well, first before we start shooting out suggestions for the family’s new eateries, let’s take a look at where they come from. The Obama’s favorites in Chicago consisted of the following:

1. Pizza Italian Fiesta Pizzeria (Pizza place)
2. Topolobampo (Mexican food)
3. RJ Grunts (Burger joint)
4. MacArthur’s (Soul Food)
5. Spiaggia (Ritzy dining experience-they celebrated their anniversary in October here.)

From this list, JKGF has made a DC match-made in heaven list so the Obama’s feel right at home should they start feeling home sick in the District.

1. Pizzeria Paradiso (*Or 2 Amy’s…although this spot might be kinda small with all the Secret Service and the regular restaurant patrons that would be there…but worth a go, kid friendly and group friendly:-)

2. Ceiba (Cool spot for getting some good Latin American food in the system…the margaritas and sangria’s don’t hurt either…)

3. Good Stuff Eatery (Good burgers, good folks, good stuff. Season 4 Top Chef contestant Spike owns this spot and has been receiving some rave reviews over the burgers cooked up over here…sounds like a winner!)

4. Daddy Grace’s a.k.a. Saint’s Paradise Cafeteria (Heart warming food for the soul that allows you to spend $10 and get back CHANGE…get it CHANGE?! ;-)

5. CityZen (The new anniversary, big celebration, special occasion, “I wanna make up really bad” spot…yeah this is the definitely a match for Spiaggia when you want to commemorate the special moment with its pricey menu, exquisite eats and polished decor;-)

Welcome to D.C. President Obama and family…NO, Welcome to the D.C. Restaurant and Food scene President Obama and family from the good folks of JKGF!;-)

Picture source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/29/campaign-trail-cuisine-se_n_138914.html

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Filed Under: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Politico, Travels, Washington D.C.

Food.Fun.Stuff: Out of Commission…

November 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Hey JKGF readers,

We are missing in action for a minute, but please keep us as your top find for the best recipes and reviews…Ohh and YaaY for our new President, BARACK OBAMA!! We congratulate the Obama’s on their win:-) Keep eating and reading,

Best,

JKGF
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Filed Under: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Politico

Food.Fun.Stuff: JKGF Voted, Did You??

November 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment

JKGF voted, did you?? Of course, you did (*We’ve had this discussion many times up til now, so we know you followed thru with going to the polls and actually voting…) This is such a historic day and year for our country of America, JKGF is ecstatic to be apart of it all!! So we know you are excited and though it’s a Tuesday, this is NO regular Tuesday, so you’re looking for places to pop your head in to be festive, eat, drink and see those Election results;-) Here’s a few spots we scouted out for you to make today less stressful and confusing…Enjoy, Be Safe and Rock the Vote!!

In the District:
Lotus (FREE ALL NIGHT) *CORRECTION: Tantra Lounge @ Indebleu is having a viewing party (Lotus has a party on November 10, 2008)
Mahogany Restaurant
Topaz Bar
Capitol Lounge

In VA:
Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse

In MD:
Montgomery Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse

*Trying to figure out what and where these places are?? We live by Google, just click the Google link above and find the info you need by typing in the name and state in the search box.

Picture source: http://www.kvlc.talstar.com/

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Filed Under: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Politico, Washington D.C.

Election Day Bean Burrito

November 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Election Day Bean Burrito

1 can of refried beans
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. butter
1 onion (chopped)
1 hot pepper (chopped)
1 tbsp. minced garlic
10 8″ flour tortillas
1 cup of shredded Mexican mix cheese (*can be found at your local grocery store next to all the shredded cheeses)
1 cup fresh tomatoes (chopped)
1 8 oz. container low fat sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Pre-heat oven to warm and place tortillas in the oven until the rest of the ingredients are cooked and ready to be eaten. In a pot over low-medium heat, add in the refried beans and mix in the water to loosen the mixture; lower heat once the beans are heated and have a creamier texture. In a pan add in the butter and saute the garlic, onion and hot pepper until all are softened; add these ingredients to the refried beans and stir. Add in the cheese and stir. Remove the tortillas from the oven and spoon the bean mixture onto the tortillas. Top with the tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro. Enjoy your Election Day Burrito!

*Johnna’s tip: It’s no mystery that burritos take on the personality of their owners/eaters…we at JKGF don’t really care for too much spice so we lightened up on the peppers…as you can see there’s also no salt added to this recipe, we are on the whole living healthier lifestyle;-)…all this to say, make the burrito fit your eating personality, mood, lifestyle choices etc. Enjoy and Vote!

**Johnna’s tip: This recipe was inspired by the burritos that California Tortilla is serving up til today paying homage to the two presidential candidates, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain…the burritos from there looked tasty so we whipped up our own, lower fat version;-) Stop and try one today or if you show your “I Voted” sticker you’ll get a little freebie there too (*we’re gonna keep what it is a secret, go vote and you’ll be in on it too!)

Picture source: http://www.freeclipartpictures.com/clipart/clip-art/pictures/burrito.jpg

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Filed Under: cultural cooking, Food.Fun.Stuff., main dish, Politico, Various Cooking Styles, vegetarian
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