Category: Reviews

Blaze Pizza:  Worth the Drive.
[ 0 ] February 5, 2015 |

Blaze Pizza: Worth the Drive.

I visited Blaze Pizza in the newly created Dining Terrace at Montgomery Mall and was impressed with the physical location and the assembly line set up, which is similar to what you would find at Chipotle.  With a variety of red sauces and fresh toppings, your imagination can go wild with the broad range of options. […]

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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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Where I’m Eating:  With My Personal Chef.
[ 3 ] January 22, 2015 |

Where I’m Eating: With My Personal Chef.

With a PhD in agriculture, Chef Jim Holderbaum left his job to pursue his passion as a personal chef.  Chef Holderbaum has traveled to more than 60 countries taking in cooking methods, flavors and food presentations that inspired him to start the new dining/catering concept called Range and Reef, serving Washington, DC, Baltimore and the Eastern […]

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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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Fresh Pressed:  Alive Juices
[ 0 ] January 14, 2015 |

Fresh Pressed: Alive Juices

I had the pleasure of sampling some FANTASTIC natural juices made by Alive Juices.  Interestingly, just the week before I tasted them for this review, my yoga studio had some available for us yogis to try.  So, I was super excited to try four different ones. I was given 4 varieties: #1 (Positive Karma), #4 […]

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