Category: Washington D.C.

Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay:  2014 Sugar and Champagne Affair
[ 9 ] January 28, 2014 |

Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay: 2014 Sugar and Champagne Affair

Animal lovers unite! On February 5, 2014, the Ronald Reagan Building will be filled with pups and champagne as husband and wife team, Chef Todd and Ellen Gray, host the 2014 Sugar & Champagne Affair.  The annual event honors those that fight against animal cruelty.  The Washington Humane Society and Chef Todd and Ellen Gray invite […]

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Super Bowl XLVIII
[ 0 ] January 24, 2014 |

Super Bowl XLVIII

Looking for ideas?  Here are a few to cheer on your team: SHAKE SHACK’S “TWO PINT-CONVERSION” DEAL Shake Shack, with two locations in DC, will be offering a great two-for-one deal on frozen custards during the weekend of the Super Bowl as part of its “Two-Pint Conversion” special. Customers who buy one pint of frozen custard will […]

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Recipe Buzz: V-Day
[ 0 ] January 23, 2014 |

Recipe Buzz: V-Day

It’s bitterly cold outside, so let’s stay inside on this Valentine’s Day.  Here are a few recipes to share with your lover, date or single’s party: *Recipes and images courtesy Rare Review! Original Culinary Spirits. Ale-Infused Cheese Fondue Serves 4 Cheese Sauce 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese 2 tbsp. […]

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What I Learned at L’Academie.
[ 6 ] January 22, 2014 |

What I Learned at L’Academie.

Twenty weeks is hard to cram into one post but I will certainly try, these were some of my favorite weeks to date.  Last year I took on the challenge of completing L’Academie de Cuisine’s Culinary Techniques 101 (CT101) course, which is designed for individuals who are amateur chefs that cook often at home or […]

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Brunching:  La Tagliatella
[ 0 ] January 17, 2014 |

Brunching: La Tagliatella

Brunching in the District includes brunching in Northern Virginia too, which is why I ventured over to La Tagliatella for a look at their brunch offerings.  Enclosed in large glass windows on one of the many corners of Clarendon Boulevard, La Tagliatella invites you into eat before you even cross the street.  The brunch menu […]

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