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A Return To: Citronelle
[ 0 ] June 23, 2011 |

A Return To: Citronelle

The last time I visited Citronelle for dinner was during my teen years.  Mind you I’m not very far from those years (*smiles*) but I’m far enough away that all I can remember about the experience is that I left feeling exceptionally full and delighted.  To dine at any of Michel Richard’s inventions is an […]

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Hump Day News
[ 0 ] June 22, 2011 |

Hump Day News

Openings Graffiatto: Chef Mike Isabella’s first restaurant opens in Chinatown on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Dinner service begins @ 5 pm and lunch service will follow in the coming weeks.  Expect traditional Italian fare reminiscent of the bistros Chef Isabella grew up on in Jersey. The food truck revolution continues:  Freixenet is taking their piece […]

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A Look At: Acacia Bistro
[ 0 ] June 9, 2011 |

A Look At: Acacia Bistro

It’s no secret that Vann Ness/UDC lacks in the restaurant department.  With neighboring ‘hoods, Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, the lackluster restaurant scene is kind of surprising for this neck of the woods.  That’s one reason I was glad to see Schlotzsky’s move out and Acacia Bistro move into the upper Connecticut Avenue retail space.  […]

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Hump Day (Wednesday) Roundup
[ 0 ] June 8, 2011 |

Hump Day (Wednesday) Roundup

The Pink Line Project and Chef Barton Seaver team up for Green:  On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 6 pm-10 pm, Pink Line and Chef Seaver will host Cuisine Contra:  Green is Delicious, featuring a cocktail reception and 3-course dinner with recipes provided by Chef Seaver.  A portion of the proceeds will go to helping […]

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Food News Roundup
[ 0 ] May 19, 2011 |

Food News Roundup

New summer, new happy hours.  The DC Food Bloggers will take their monthly happy hours to Vento in Dupont Circle (*Hosted by GoGastronomy and Thrifty DC Cook).  Excellent choice.  After taking a few friends here for a girls night out and receiving rave reviews for my recommendation, I’m curious to see what it’s like for happy […]

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