Category: Reviews

Weekend Getaway:  Annapolis
[ 1 ] December 12, 2014 |

Weekend Getaway: Annapolis

Getting out of the District these days can be a challenge if your resources are limited.  Money, time off from work and travel companions all weigh into the planning process.  Recently, I needed a BREAK.  Searching the map much like Prince Akeem in Coming to America, I scoured quick getaways that would not empty the […]

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Where I’m Eating:  Boss Shepherd’s
[ 0 ] December 4, 2014 |

Where I’m Eating: Boss Shepherd’s

As the old saying goes “The second times the charm”.  That is exactly what happened the last time I visited Boss Shepherd’s in Penn Quarter.  On my first visit, I left feeling disappointed and confused:  How could a menu boasting so many great dishes have no way of proving it?  The fried chicken lacked any […]

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Five Newbies That Will Keep Us Warm This Winter
[ 1 ] November 21, 2014 |

Five Newbies That Will Keep Us Warm This Winter

Let’s face it.  It is freezing outside!  The only outdoors activities Washingtonians welcome are those involving a DuPont snowball fight or Georgetown’s ice skating rink.  Outside of those and the like, indoors is the place to be every this winter.  Trying to figure out what to do with all this indoor time??  Here are our top picks […]

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Where I’m Eating:  Pinea
[ 1 ] November 20, 2014 |

Where I’m Eating: Pinea

Pinea is the new face of the W Hotel’s restaurant scene. Seeing J&G leave this space was bitter-sweet with some of the best steak I have ever had in D.C. exiting but something new and good replacing it.  Pinea, similar to J&G, has its staples that will make you want to return.  Besides the recent […]

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Brunch This Weekend:  Ping Pong’s East West Brunch
[ 0 ] November 7, 2014 |

Brunch This Weekend: Ping Pong’s East West Brunch

  Ping Pong Dim Sum has introduced their weekend “East West Brunch”. The popular Saturday and Sunday event will include the usual suspects of unlimited dim sum and brunch cocktails, but adds re-imagined elements of American brunch, featuring classic dishes fused with authentic Chinese flavors.  The new collection of dishes, dubbed “China with a Twist” includes […]

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