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Etiquette Tuesday:  Lessons at Elisir
[ 0 ] May 21, 2013 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Lessons at Elisir

There are some restaurants in the District that I feel “meh” about visiting and then there are others that I feel excitement weeks in advance about visiting.  This weeks Etiquette Tuesday focuses on my visit to Elisir, a Downtown Italian restaurant where I was especially anxious to visit this winter.  Elisir is the restaurant you […]

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5 Places to Catch Some Rays
[ 0 ] May 17, 2013 |

5 Places to Catch Some Rays

The search for good patio space in the District is rampid.  Everyone wants a piece of the action when the temperatures reach 70+ so its no surprise every restaurant is doing their part in providing the goods.  Below are five patios that will not disappoint during this Spring/Summer season: DNV:  Does anyone remember summer nights […]

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Where I’m Eating: Crawling Around for Lamb
[ 0 ] May 9, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: Crawling Around for Lamb

Lamb is the new must have on the DC menu.  For years the lesser understood meat took a backseat to steak, chicken and turkey but it is now the shining star.  Taking up its fair share of space in DC’s Union Market, Border Springs Lamb, has proven that its here to stay and has the […]

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Products We Love: Don Ciccio & Figli
[ 2 ] May 8, 2013 |

Products We Love: Don Ciccio & Figli

There was a time where I had to have everything “fresh”.  By “fresh”, I mean I had to practically see the product growing from the ground to want to consume it.  Times have changed, schedules have changed and now I can barely get down a can of Chef Boyardee between work, food events and my […]

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Mama Love
[ 0 ] May 7, 2013 |

Mama Love

*Special thanks to Chef Jess for today’s post dedicated to the upcoming Mother’s Day.  Happy Mother’s Day!!  xoxo, Johnna Knows Good Food Mother’s Day is around the corner; and pleasing the mother of a Chef is no easy task. To fulfill the seafood lover in my mother and the health consciousness of this Registered Dietitian […]

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