Category: Reviews

From the Farmer Launches Delivery Meal Kit Service
[ 0 ] March 8, 2018 |

From the Farmer Launches Delivery Meal Kit Service

When From the Farmer launched in 2014, we fell in love with this concept. A concept that is based on local, sustainable food delivered to your doorstep.  The only issue with the boxes full of fresh produce that would arrive weekly was the need for recipes.  Though From the Farmer included recipes for you to […]

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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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