Category: VA

Dishes We Love: Rockstar Shrimp
[ 0 ] July 31, 2013 |

Dishes We Love: Rockstar Shrimp

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 […]

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After the Weekend…Paella!
[ 0 ] July 26, 2013 |

After the Weekend…Paella!

Along with the heat, summer brings the annual celebration of Spain’s favorite culinary tradition, Paella. From July 29ththrough August 11th, José Andrés and his culinary team at Jaleo will celebrate the eleventh annual Paella Festival with a two-week event featuring a variety of paella specials, as well as a signature watermelon-tomato cocktail that will be available during lunch and […]

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Oldie but Goodie:  L’Auberge Chez Francois
[ 0 ] July 26, 2013 |

Oldie but Goodie: L’Auberge Chez Francois

Visiting L’Auberge Chez Francois had been on my list for quite some time.  It is arguably the number one French restaurant in the Washington, DC area.  The customer service is one reason driving down the hilly, winding two lane roads was worth it.  Your treated like royalty from the moment you walk in and the […]

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This Weekend’s Brunch
[ 0 ] May 31, 2013 |

This Weekend’s Brunch

Pizzeria Orso debuts their weekend brunch tomorrow, June 1, 2013 (Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30-3:00 pm), with a homemade buttermilk biscuit board.  I want!  Other goodies include breakfast pizza and of course, Bloody Mary’s, garnished with pepperoni naturally.  I’ll make things easy for you, check out the full menu below: PIZZERIA ORSO BRUNCH MENU 2013 EGGS […]

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Where I’m Eating: The Curious Grape
[ 0 ] May 23, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: The Curious Grape

Brunch is one of my favorite pastimes.  Unfortunately, everyone in the District feels the same way so the brunch calendar in the city is already booked up until September.  For this reason alone I am a fan of restaurants like The Curious Grape.  I recently visited for Sunday brunch and besides the delightful flight of […]

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