Tag: restaurant reviews

Cedar
[ 0 ] April 18, 2012 |

Cedar

Visiting a restaurant when it first opens and then two years later can make a world of difference.  The first time I set foot in Cedar Restaurant, I wasn’t sure the restaurant would last two full seasons in the downtown DC restaurant scene.  Tucked underground between 8th and 9th on E street (NW), the restaurant […]

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Gas Station Food…No Judgement.
[ 5 ] April 12, 2012 |

Gas Station Food…No Judgement.

For the past couple of years I had heard about a spot in D.C. that sells the alleged best Cuban in this area.  A few nights ago, I confirmed the rumor was true.  Now I know it is hard for you to wrap your head around the idea of the best Cuban coming out of […]

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[ 0 ] April 6, 2012 |

Revive

In a city where the restaurant industry thrives on diversity, it always amazes me that there so few soul food restaurants.  Coming from Harlem and living in North Carolina, my body is accustomed to all things comfort and soulful i.e. soul food.  After receiving a Palm Sunday afternoon invite to visit a spot on Florida […]

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Petrossian
[ 0 ] April 4, 2012 |

Petrossian

If you are like me, you don’t like to taste the sugar in your desserts and pastries.  When I can taste the sugar, I call it sugar-shoving, as in the sugar is shoved in my face and I am left with a feeling of guilt for consuming too much.  Thanks to owner Alexander Petrossian, you […]

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[ 0 ] March 29, 2012 |

Kababji Grill

The phrase never judge a book by its cover stands true when you think about Kababji Grill.  From the outside, its easy to pass this place in the bustling Dupont neighborhood and think of it as a fast food carryout spot.  Far from fast food and there is no carry out furniture in these parts.  […]

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