Category: restaurant reviews

Circa Opens 4th Location in Chinatown
[ 0 ] March 8, 2018 |

Circa Opens 4th Location in Chinatown

Circa comes to Chinatown and visitors are coming in waves!  Circa offers patrons Asian fusion in a bistro style restaurant.  The Chinatown location is preceded by three other bistros located in Clarendon, Foggy Bottom and Navy Yard.  The menu is extensive and has a wide variety of offerings for even the pickiest of eaters.  What […]

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Alhambra Opens at the St. Regis in Washington, D.C.
[ 0 ] March 1, 2018 |

Alhambra Opens at the St. Regis in Washington, D.C.

A newbie has entered the St. Regis. Alhambra pays homage to Mediterranean cuisine with an upscale appeal.  Playing with lots of fresh seafood, Chef Sebastian Giannini takes risks with his dishes.  The Tuna Tartare, for example, is loaded with a few unusual suspects:  date puree, marcona almond and quail egg.  The Executive Pastry Chef, Thierry […]

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Craving a Trinidad “Double”?  Look no further than here.
[ 0 ] February 22, 2018 |

Craving a Trinidad “Double”? Look no further than here.

The name has changed but the chef stays the same. This is definitely a good thing at the newfound Spark, located in the same space that was formerly known as Old Engine 12.  Executive Chef, Peter Prime, reigns from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, which explains the Caribbean-inspired smokehouse menu.  Not much has […]

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The Grades Are In.
[ 0 ] February 8, 2018 |

The Grades Are In.

  It is 2018 and with that comes the return of the RFC (Rotisserie Fried Chicken) sandwich to The Chickery’s menu.  It is also report card time.  Take a look at the grades given after my most recent visit. The Chickery 1300 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 MON 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM TUES 11:00 AM – […]

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The Day of Love is Upon Us.
[ 0 ] February 1, 2018 |

The Day of Love is Upon Us.

I am a sucker for Valentine’s Day. I have always been a fan of the day since I was a kid writing out my classmates’ names on my boxed Valentine’s Day cards.  Some years I have gotten tons of gifts from my beau, some years have been spent with Galentine’s and some have been spent […]

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