Finding fried pickles around these parts is about as hard as finding someone in DC who does not carry a business card. They are a rare breed. It is intimate spaces like 1905 Restaurant on 9th street that luckily offer surprises on the menu such as fried pickles. Why a surprise? If you ever visit […]
I recently discovered a great alternative to spending your Monday evening in front of the television watching the Monday Night Football game at home: it’s Jaleo, a Spanish tapas restaurant located in the heart of Bethesda. They feature their “Monday Night Flights”, a weekly series where they offer you a wide assortment of select Spanish wines to compliment […]
It is that time of year, where there is an abundance of cider. So you drink it…hot, cold, or spiked! Here it is used to add sweetness and depth to carrots. Who knows you may even be able to get the kids to eat their vegetables! Ingredients 1 bunch of carrots, peeled, sliced the carrots diagonally in […]
Labor Day is over. Back to the basics and the gym. Salads are going to overflow my kitchen this fall and I’m actually excited for the transition. With recipes like this Beet Salad, I should be a rabbit by winter. Enjoy! *Recipe courtesy Maria Zoitas’, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside […]
Old Town Alexandria offers patrons another choice when it comes to eating out: Flat Iron Steak and Saloon, the latest addition to King Street. Whether you are looking for a happy hour or a romantic night on the town, Flat Iron offers a broad experience. The ambiance, crowd, and food will not disappoint. My fave of the night […]
Drinks on Me: Fall Cocktail Flavors
In case you missed it, I visited WUSA 9 Washington last week and shared my fave Fall Cocktail Flavors. Tis’ the season to be merry, so pull out the libations and toast in the New Year. Here are the recipes that you should be experimenting with this season: Pulpo’s Pumpkin Chai Latte 1.25 oz. Wasmund’s […]
Just in time for the holidays, jazz musician, Marcus Johnson, introduces us to his new line of wine, FLO. FLO represents For the Love Of… For the Love Of what you may ask? Well, that is for you to determine. For me, it is For the Love of relaxing on a Saturday with soft jazz […]
This weekends brunch should take you no further than Cedar Restaurant in Penn Quarter. There are many reasons that I like this spot: It’s cozy, never overcrowded and their wild game is the best I have had outside of South Africa. The number one reason I like this spot these days is due to their […]
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