Category: restaurant reviews

A Return To: Citronelle
[ 0 ] June 23, 2011 |

A Return To: Citronelle

The last time I visited Citronelle for dinner was during my teen years.  Mind you I’m not very far from those years (*smiles*) but I’m far enough away that all I can remember about the experience is that I left feeling exceptionally full and delighted.  To dine at any of Michel Richard’s inventions is an […]

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A Look At: Pizzeria Da Marco
[ 2 ] June 16, 2011 |

A Look At: Pizzeria Da Marco

Many years ago before this whole food gig started, I used to think pizza was good if it had a little bread and cheese to match.  Now that I have tasted everything from authentic deep dish to grilled pizza, my standards for pizza have risen to a Michelin rating system.  Since tasting 2 Amy’s pizza […]

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A Look At: Acacia Bistro
[ 0 ] June 9, 2011 |

A Look At: Acacia Bistro

It’s no secret that Vann Ness/UDC lacks in the restaurant department.  With neighboring ‘hoods, Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, the lackluster restaurant scene is kind of surprising for this neck of the woods.  That’s one reason I was glad to see Schlotzsky’s move out and Acacia Bistro move into the upper Connecticut Avenue retail space.  […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Taberna’s New Tapas
[ 0 ] May 12, 2011 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Taberna’s New Tapas

Honestly, the first thought that comes to mind when I think of tapas is:  not enough.  Staying true to their original purpose, snacks/appetizers in Spanish cuisine, they are no more than 1-2 spoonfuls of food spread out on a small plate.  For yours truly, this is appropriate when my appetite is not begging for more […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Sweet Mango (DC)
[ 1 ] April 28, 2011 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Sweet Mango (DC)

The Travel and Adventure show would have been the last place I would have thought I would discover the secrets of Sweet Mango Cafe on New Hampshire Avenue.  You surprised too?  Well, it was where I would learn what mannish water consisted of, how to get to the “real” coconut milk and how little I […]

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