Category: restaurant reviews

Who Knew?! River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar.
[ 0 ] April 20, 2016 |

Who Knew?! River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar.

When I get invited to “Meet the Chef” events, I am always intrigued to see the face/personality behind the food.  I am a true believer that you can taste the vibes of who is prepping the food in the dish.  Executive Chef and Owner, Caroline Ross, of River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar, has good […]

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Happy Hour @ Bayou Bakery (Capitol Hill Edition)
[ 0 ] April 15, 2016 |

Happy Hour @ Bayou Bakery (Capitol Hill Edition)

When the temperatures rise in D.C., you can barely find any space to walk on the sidewalks.  The shell shock of winter always makes Washingtonians appreciate the warmer days, which is why al fresco dining is so popular in this area.  JKGF discovered a new hideout (well not for long), that offers plenty o’ patio […]

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Where to Eat:  Firehouse Food.
[ 1 ] April 14, 2016 |

Where to Eat: Firehouse Food.

I had been to Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant for brunch.  I am glad I went back for dinner.  I had left brunch feeling like I would not need to return to the North Capitol St, NW restaurant but dinner made it the comeback kid.  The callaloo soup, alone, is the reason to revisit this place.  […]

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Brunchin’ @bDCPennQuarter
[ 0 ] March 25, 2016 |

Brunchin’ @bDCPennQuarter

Sticky buns and bacon are the initial thoughts that come to mind when I think about B Penn Quarter (formerly Plan B Burger Bar).  Peppercorn dipped bacon and sticky buns draped in powdered sugar and strawberries are the stars of the show at this new brunch.  The brunch is so new, the menu is not […]

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The New Power Lunch Spot
[ 0 ] March 24, 2016 |

The New Power Lunch Spot

For all the years I have been in D.C., K Street has been the central location for the “power lunch”.  Looks like there is a new sheriff in town, however, with I Street taking its piece of the pie.  I visited I Street newcomer, Pennsylvania 6, for lunch and it felt like a CBC class […]

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