On January 31st I had the pleasure of attending the 12th annual Sugar & Champagne shindig downtown at the Reagan Building that recognizes, supports, and benefits the Washington Humane Society. Chef Todd & Ellen Gray of Equinox host this celebration to honor those here in the area who have done an exceptional job of supporting the [...]
I discovered a hidden gem in Georgetown. Dolcezza is the spot and their specialty is gelato. With temperatures reaching below 50 degrees, you may ask yourself why I am talking about gelato. My answer: I found a way to enjoy gelato throughout the winter. You just need to pair it with the perfect warm drink [...]
This winter I look forward to having more small gatherings and entertaining in my home. This new-found interest has taken on a life of its own and I have begun scouting out the menus. The one thing I look forward to beginning many of these food gatherings with is a cheese tray. Not your average [...]
Now that it is beginning to cool off to just the right summer temperature, you can now entertain the thought of outdoor activities. I have just the book everyone should keep in their collection. Poptails: 60 Boozy Treats Served on a Stick gives you the perfect ingredients for an end of summer blast. I recently [...]
Last Tuesday, organic chocolate crafters, Taza Chocolate, teamed up with Oyamel Cocina Mexicana to debut a new summer cocktail and share a bit about their new holiday line. Guests at the reception could enjoy a cool class of “High Tea”, a spiked chamomile tea flavored with honey syrup, lemon juice, and chocolate-infused ice cubes. Guests [...]
Dishes We Love: The Safeway BBQ Battle
Join the 21st Annual Safeway BBQ Battle on June 22 & 23 in Washington, DC. Pennsylvania Avenue will be Smokin’ with 30 bands on 3 stages like The Wailers and Roy Ayers on the Pepsi Next – Lay’s Sound stage and EU and Kristen and the Noise on the Famous Dave’s Stage. Enjoy delicious free food samples in the Safeway Sampling [...]
Oysters, Caviar, and More Seafood, Oh my!
What comes to mind when you think of seafood? Oysters, clams, red snapper, salmon, calamari, and other various shellfish and fresh fish, right? If so, then you’re thinking along the same lines as Chef Frederick de Pue of Azur in Penn Quarter. Chef De Pue has been all over Europe, worked in some of the greatest [...]
Where I’m Eating: Party & Brunch
There are party brunches and then there are Chef Roble Everyday People brunches. The cross between party brunch, good comfort food and fashions of the Lower East Side meet …. On the DL rooftop. What a site for sore eyes?! The room was not only filled with a circus for my eyes with fashion statements [...]
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