Feed News
American Indulgence: Farmers Fishers Bakers Georgetown
Food photography by Nile Mansky Farmers Fishers Bakers (FFB) is the newest Georgetown waterfront restaurant designed for you to truly gorge the way America has always intended. It is the pinnacle of American abundance with large portions, a vast beer/cocktail … Continue reading
D.C. – How to eat your way through Sunday
You may not know my favorite color or where I was last night, but one thing you do know about me is that I love Washington D.C. Our nation’s capital is the melting pot and pulsating heart of our country, … Continue reading
Three New York Bites: Lobsters Lamb & Wives
New York City is a never ending whirlwind of excitement and anxiety for food nerds. The options are ENDLESS and therefore so are the decisions. This may cause you stress in figuring out where to grab a bite. Clearly you’ll … Continue reading
SO PHO SO GOOD: A unique D.C. after-hours experience Thursdays
BNC Photo: Jocelyn Weiss/ D.C. guess what? The party never has to stop. SO PHO SO GOOD is a unique D.C. afterhours experience combining the soulful aromas and flavors of eastern noodle soup and the seductive sounds of deep electronic … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve: A Rogue Cocktail Party featuring DJ Adrian Loving
EVENT SOLD OUT Want a taste? Ring in 2012 at Rogue 24, by far one of D.C.’s sexiest restaurants, and party with James Beard award-winning chef R.J. Cooper and his team as they wow you with a round-up of the best dishes … Continue reading
Christmas Cookies? BNC Recommends: The Sweet Life Bakery
There are endless ways to get your Christmas cookie fix, but my theory is if you don’t GO Jersey you may as well GO home. Stephen Wilson and Jill McClennen, owners of The Sweet Life Bakery in Vineland, N.J. are … Continue reading
Enter to Win: A date with me, Scoutmob & 2 Hot Female Foodies
To WIN. It’s easy. To dine intimately with well-trained foodies? A nightmare. (kidding!) An EXPERIENCE. The Ultimate Question: Who would you dine with at your dream dinner party? (My answer: Anthony Bourdain. Why? Because he’d know within … Continue reading
There Are Heroes Amongst Us: Occupy D.C. Eats
Having witnessed the Occupy D.C. movement only on television and the occasional downtown drive-by spy, I felt it necessary to visit the steadfast soldiers of the 99% in order to ask them a very important question: What are you eating? … Continue reading
December Chocolate Decadence at the Ritz: Eat your heart out. No, really.
The Aztecs called it “the food of gods” and researchers from around the world have labeled it a one of a kind sugary pleasure. Not only has chocolate been linked to happiness, increased sexual desire and, if you eat enough … Continue reading
DishCrawl to Take On Adams Morgan: Dec 14th
The launch of DishCrawl in the District was an enormous success. On November 8th, 53 D.C. food-nerds trolled the streets of Penn Quarter in search of delicious quick eats and a little food-nerd camaraderie. And now the demand for more … Continue reading
DC Eater Awards: Andrés snags Chef of the Year & Toki is HOT
So what does Chef José Andrés do when he’s reached the top? Um, stay there. News travelled fast from yesterday’s Eater Awards in NYC when Señor Presidente Andrés and rising star Chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground both took … Continue reading
This Season: Give the Gift of Cooking
You make eggs and bacon for your lover in the morning. Impressive. Yet, what happens when the blizzards roll in and you are stuck indoors with your snuggle buddy for days? How will you impress them then? Certainly not … Continue reading
My Butcher: The sweet smell of meat & ammonia
A life without pork belly and sweetbreads, is really no life at all. Have we finally come full circle? Oh, how fascinating. Yet, here’s my question: Is “back to the basics” becoming a trend or are people finally recognizing the … Continue reading
José Andrés for President?
Anyone who succeeds in creating a Chinese-Mexcican restaurant might as well. Matt Goulding, gets intimate details of José Andrés’ plans to stay on top of his game, feed Haiti and get political. With a little splash commentary from Bourdain: here … Continue reading
New York Lighter: DishCrawl comes to the District
When I lived in Rome, I avoided pub crawls like the plague. Yet, when I heard Dishcrawl was arriving to D.C., the idea caught my attention. Just another example of how our city is blossoming like a cherry thanks to … Continue reading
Fennel Forward
Did you know by slicing fennel into your salad you are nourishing your body with a hearty dose of Vitamin C, fiber and potassium? Sweet, bulbous fennel is now in season and plentiful everywhere. Add fennel to your next crudité … Continue reading
Eli Lehrer, How Dare You.
Dear Eli, I believe in indulgence. I believe in art. I believe in food as art. I believe our nation’s capital is worthy of such culinary adventures as molecular gastronomy. And, Eli, I believe you are full of crap. Not … Continue reading
Nostalgia in NYC: Another Farewell by Sifton
As you may have figured out by now, Sam Sifton, former restaurant critic for the New York Times, is one of my favorite food writers. I like him for his unique turn of phrase, witty vocabulary and great taste. Following … Continue reading
In Your Olive Oily Face, Italy.
When I was a debating whether or not Northern California was my future, one of the things I took into consideration was the landscape and agriculture. I bet you don’t believe me. Driving through Sonoma and Napa Valley one afternoon … Continue reading
Three Great Reasons to Eat Roadkill
Eat locally Be not wasteful Live the ever trendy anti-consumerist lifestyle known as “freeganism” Jonathan McGowan, a British taxidermist, gives a whole new meaning to “street food.” I should be disgusted by a bloke who prefers roadkill to meat sold … Continue reading
BNC Exclusive: Fisherman’s Dinner Series Westend Bistro
Fishermen’s Dinner Series at Westend Bistro Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Chef de Cuisine Joe Palma of Westend Bistro believes in degustation served with education. In the … Continue reading
I wish I thought of that: Cupcake Edition
You know the feeling you get when you see something you wish you thought of? (For me, it’s an unpleasant sensation similar to a heart palpitation.) I just can’t get enough of the creativity behind these cupcakes. I at least … Continue reading
California Says Au Revoir Foie Gras
In 2004, The Governator signed a law to ban sale of the enlarged and wondrous duck liver otherwise known as foie gras. Now the time to obey is quickly approaching. Come July 2012, it’s au revoir foie gras! Needless to … Continue reading
Mischa Barton: So MEATY!
I admit, I really respect Tyler Shields’ work. Anyone who can capture beauty in the twisted and sick has my vote of creative genius. Yet, when even the most brilliant people put very little effort into something, I’m happy to … Continue reading
Another One Bites the Duck? Ciao Sam Sifton.
Caro Sam, SO Per Se was a perfect last meal and, in terms of self-reflection, it brought you full circle. Thank you for sharing with us. I will miss your snarky comments and your turn of phrase. Don’t go too … Continue reading
Tom Sietsema’s Bitching 2011 Fall Dining Guide
Oh, Tom You’ll Never be a Regular! Tom Sietsema master of the shadows, creator of discussion, our nation’s capital food critic. How we all find joy in loving and hating thee. I wanted to share your bitching 2011 Fall Dining … Continue reading
“THE sauce will not behave”
Ever wonder who makes the commercials for chain restaurants? You’ve seen the spitting and twisting lemons dance upon bouncy fried chicken. It’s magnific! These geniuses are able to make the most revolting food in our country look sexy and irresistible. … Continue reading
Chefs Feed Puts Famous Chefs’ Recommendations for What and Where to Eat on Your iPhone
Top Chefs going mobile. New and FREE app, Chefs Feed, to provide recommendations at your touch. Find out where Momofuku’s David Chang, Le Bernardin’s Eric Ripert, and Barbuto’s Jonathon Waxman suggest you feed. Read full article here