Category: restaurant reviews

Dishes We Love:  Large Plates of Pasta.
[ 0 ] February 4, 2015 |

Dishes We Love: Large Plates of Pasta.

While heading to Noelia Italian Kitchen on a winter night, I lamented over my past excitement when I knew Italian food was in my future.  Thoughts of large plates, simple ingredients and fresh combinations of pasta and tomatoes made me a little sad because the District has frankly lost the very essence of the Italian […]

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A Before B Except When It’s Time to Eat: Plan B Burger Bar
[ 0 ] January 15, 2015 |

A Before B Except When It’s Time to Eat: Plan B Burger Bar

With a perfect blend of ambiance, quality service, good food and drinks, Plan B Burger Bar has a little something special for everyone. Upon entry, the smiling face of the hostess instantly provides a welcoming atmosphere. As I began to slowly panel the environment from left to right, the multitude of seating arrangements immediately catches […]

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Feeling Stuffed? Try Bonmi’s Banh Mi
[ 0 ] January 8, 2015 |

Feeling Stuffed? Try Bonmi’s Banh Mi

Vietnamese food is one of those heavily under explored Asian cuisines like Filipino and Malaysian; yet, as the resurgence of interest continues with Southeast Asia, these flavors will continue to be reintroduced into mainstream eating trends during 2015. With its fast casual approach Bonmi is onto something as predecessors like Sweetgreen, Cava, and Luke’s Lobster […]

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Dishes We Love:  Mama Rouge Ribs
[ 0 ] January 7, 2015 |

Dishes We Love: Mama Rouge Ribs

The space that once belonged to Bangkok Joe is now being occupied by Mama Rouge and to be frankly honest, it has made me forget the old face.  Maybe it is the sea urchin chandelier taking centerfold in the decor or the craft cocktails that make you want to devote more time to the bar […]

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Where I’m Eating: Rialto
[ 0 ] December 18, 2014 |

Where I’m Eating: Rialto

So, it looks like I’m destined to dine only at Italian restaurants when going out in the area to eat for the remainder of this year (3 weeks ago, it was Ovvio Osteria in Merrifield)… not that I’m complaining. If anything, it works out because half of the time that’s what I’m craving nowadays. It’s also nice to see […]

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