http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:35:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1289 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1289#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:56:19 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1289 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1289 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1330 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1330#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:15:28 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1330 Dear Friends, If you have yet to contract the Bastard Cold, I highly recommend you begin wearing plastic gloves and a face mask now. For those of you (like me) who “never get sick” but have fatefully caught it, there … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1330 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1250 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1250#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:59:25 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1250 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1250 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=745 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=745#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:19:05 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=745 To all who travel not for food, read this. There comes a time when one wants to hunt to eat. Jump into the car, big sunglasses, ADORE the change of seasons, then find a killer restaurant. * * * You’ve … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=745 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1164 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1164#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:38:03 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1164   The Flask is of the many gems folded between the windy streets of Highgate Village. On the menu mulled wine and a Sunday’s roast gathers quite a crowd on resting day, and whenever I have the opportunity to visit, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1164 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1152 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1152#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 01:26:04 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1152 In the film adaptation of the novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” by Roald Dahl, actor Gene Wilder opens the door for a group of lucky odds and ends to explore a land of endless, edible gems. And as the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1152 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1134 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1134#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:20:10 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1134 The Bare Naked Critic will show you how to put on the pounds, but Melissa reports on the best ways around Washington to take them off. *** Difficulty:  Easy, Tough, Killer (mostly easy with a few tough moments) Where:  Epic Yoga in … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1134 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1111 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1111#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:56:20 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1111 4th Annual Touring Culinary Competition and Tasting Event Celebrates COCHON 555: A PIG FEAST & COOK-OFF @LiaisonCapHill in D.C. It’s hard to PASSOVER this event. Luckily our Jewish holiday is through by the time a unique traveling culinary competish snorts its … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1111 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1101 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1101#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:33:53 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1101 The Bare Naked Critic will show you how to put on the pounds, but Melissa reports on the best ways around Washington to take them off. *** Difficulty:  Easy, Tough, Killer (the more advanced you get, the tougher the workout … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1101 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1088 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1088#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:50:00 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1088 The Bare Naked Critic will show you how to put on the pounds, but Melissa reports on the best ways around Washington to take them off. *** Difficulty: Easy, Tough, Killer (dripping sweat, wanting to collapse) Where: LA Boxing in … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1088 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1059 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1059#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:51:21 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1059 Bork! Bork! Bork! Co-founders Danny Harris and Noah Karesh, of D.C.’s web start-up, Feastly, stand up for two principles these days: (1) Dining together and (2) Talking to strangers. They took the importance of these principles, plus a dash of what we … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1059 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1050 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1050#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:14:51 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1050 The BNC loves animals and fashion and, well, Amiee Watts.  HEAR HER OUT … Dear fellow animal lover, I am excited and honored to accept an invitation to raise funds as a Model in the Fashion for Paws® (F4P) Runway … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1050 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1032 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1032#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:07:52 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1032 The Bare Naked Critic will show you how to put on the pounds, but Melissa reports on the best ways around Washington to take them off. *** Free Yoga @lululemon in Georgetown Difficulty: Easy, Tough, Killer (more easy than tough, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1032 1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1007 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1007#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:44:51 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=1007 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=1007 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=990 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=990#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:03 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=990 The Bare Naked Critic will show you how to put on the pounds, but Melissa reports on the best ways around Washington to take them off. *** Xtend Barre @FuelPilates in Georgetown Difficulty: Easy, Tough, Killer (Definitely toggles between tough … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=990 1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=959 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=959#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:30:52 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=959 D.C. –> Miami –> Santiago (journey a total of 16 hours) Travelers: Michael Bianchi, Jarod Powell, Kelsy Nakamatsu & The BNC Our stay begins at the Grand Hyatt in Santiago where Dahl-esque elevators travel high above the city skyline allowing for … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=959 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=905 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=905#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:00:07 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=905 As D.C. loses another creative genius to that old whore, New York City, we celebrate the times past between our streets. Why is she leaving, you ask? Read her official excuses here … You are. A photographer/epidemiologist.  For a long … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=905 6 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=858 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=858#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:14:28 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=858 Franco Nuschese, 50, custom suit, designer glasses, warm smile. He sits at his desk in his office above Cafe Milano in Georgetown reviewing finances and chatting with his publicist, Jan. He is calm, approachable and chooses tea instead of coffee. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=858 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=807 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=807#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:36:23 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=807   By Douglas McKenzie Who is Douglas McKenzie? Well, he’s our guide to unassured behavior. I love a newcomer to Washington.  There’s something exciting about the new kid on the block that hasn’t yet developed an elevator speech, liver of … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=807 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=792 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=792#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:27:49 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=792   Oy, the agony of rumors. I’m a total prosciutt, too. But I have so many ideas,  I burst at the seams. Oh Eataly, how can I tempt thee to D.C. ? And most importantly, where would you go? Eater … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=792 2 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=768 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=768#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:05:16 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=768 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=768 2 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=713 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=713#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:37:59 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=713 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=713 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=623 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=623#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:14:46 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=623 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=623 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=631 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=631#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:08:08 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=631   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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=631 5 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=588 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=588#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:51:18 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=588 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=588 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=566 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=566#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:54:06 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=566 Dear BNC, What is the protocol of using a pre-purchased coupon while on a date? Very often, when there is a deal I like on ScoutMob or Living Social, I’ll grab it. Last night when the check arrived, I pulled … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=566 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=503 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=503#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:10:28 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=503 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=503 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=508 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=508#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:17:39 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=508 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=508 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=471 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=471#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:42:22 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=471 Chef Scott Drewno is the man behind Wolfgang Puck’s The Source, adjacent to the Newseum in Penn Quarter. On the surface, Chef Drewno is the epitome of the all-American man: 6 feet 5 inches, handsome, happily married to his high … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=471 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=463 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=463#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:50:33 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=463   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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=463 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=455 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=455#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:38:22 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=455   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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=455 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=436 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=436#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:50:54 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=436   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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=436 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=411 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=411#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:31:02 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=411   Damn baby, it’s cold outside! Yes, the winter chill has certainly hit the neighborhood. It’s just about that time to find a snuggle buddy and make some soup. Here’s an excellent way to slurp your vegetables and fill your … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=411 4 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=393 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=393#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:23:23 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=393 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=393 2 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=380 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=380#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:29:34 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=380 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=380 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=363 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=363#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:06:05 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=363 Don’t worry, we all need a pick-me-up sometimes. Think light, creamy, cookie filled, caffeine ridden, boozy, mouth-watering cake. Yes, please! Whip up this dessert, invite some friends over and I guarantee your blues will turn to “oohs.” The only downfall … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=363 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=355 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=355#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:53:39 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=355 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=355 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=323 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=323#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:17:41 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=323 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=323 2 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=285 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=285#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:11:08 +0000 Ariell http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=285 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=285 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=215 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=215#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:05:51 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=215 Dear BNC, Where do I mix business and pleasure? I am smitten with this little honey from a work project we recently completed together. She’s classy, has a sparkling personality and her style is impressive. Plus, I think she is … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=215 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=207 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=207#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:52:58 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=207 Dear BNC, I have been on two dates with a super smart and good looking man. Both times we went out to dinner and both times he has dropped me off at home without even a kiss. We talk almost … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=207 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=102 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=102#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:26:50 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=102 (Caution: Drool alert.) If you ever see figs at your local grocery store or farmer’s market—Grab them, please! It doesn’t matter that you’ve never used them or, hell, even tasted them before. Just listen to me and buy them. Figs … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=102 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=95 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=95#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:13:20 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=95 Chef Mike Isabella gave me 15 minutes of his time to (1) prove that he’s not the chauvinist “tool” blogs say he is and (2) convince me that prosecco from a tap is not trashy. By 6:30 PM on a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=95 1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=90 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=90#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:03:06 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=90 Apron on and in the confines of Toki Underground, Chef Erik Bruner-Yang shares his take on chef-driven restaurants, his vision for the future of H Street, plus reveals who “Toki” really is. Ariell Kirylo: If you could be anywhere else … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=90 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=61 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=61#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:24:55 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=61 Photos by: Maria Bryk Kerouac once wrote, “the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved.” Yet, what Jack failed to scribble onto his snarky scroll … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=61 2 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=54 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=54#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:15:11 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=54 First thing first: You walk upstairs to get to Toki Underground. This could be found a bit confusing and certainly uncomfortable for the archetypical fine diner, but Toki, like Wonderland, is an Alice-esque culinary adventure. Toki lends itself as a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=54 1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=51 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=51#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:10:46 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=51 Obelisk should not be confused with your fixed menu, avant-garde, molecular wonderland where Foie gras meets cotton candy. Obelisk is a culinary journey exploring flavors of seasonal Italian cooking with an elegance many Americans have not yet experienced. Obelisk is … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=51 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=33 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=33#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:53:31 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=33 Sitting outside at a Café Metro on the corner of 51st and Lex, wiping the blasts of city dust from my eye and inhaling the occasion smell of public restrooms, I think back on my late Saturday night meal. A … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=33 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=15 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=15#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:25:51 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=15 Perched on Columbia Road above Adam’s Morgan sits Napoleon Bistro & Lounge, sister to Bonaparte Café in Georgetown. Overlooking the squalor that many under-aged kids call a “great Saturday night,” Napoleon suffers to no inferiority complex. The interior design breaks … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=15 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=111 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=111#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:36:19 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=111 So, you are perfectly capable of putting away two-thirds of a pie but don’t like the stigma attached to the sound of your spoon scraping the bottom of the pan. I totally get it. And I can help. This Fall … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=111 1 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=116 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=116#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:42:26 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=116 Inspired from D.C.’s own mixologist Justin Young, this punch is no myth. Use this recipe for your next event. Ingredients 1 (46 ounce) can of cranberry juice 1 (6 ounce) can of frozen pink lemonade concentrate 3 cans of Redbull, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=116 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=121 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=121#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:45:36 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=121 This recipe is one of the sexiest. Mostly all of the ingredients are aphrodisiacs and if you like spicy, you can’t go wrong. It’s easy to throw together and it takes very little time to prepare. Go on, cook like … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=121 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=220 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=220#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:12:12 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=220 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=220 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=126 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=126#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:54:10 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=126 Carnitas are a great excuse to get the band the back together for some Mexican food. Serve with a variety of spiced salsas, some blackbeans and corn tortillas. When Maria made these at my party a few months ago, they … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=126 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=225 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=225#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:16:46 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=225 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=225 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=144 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=144#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:05:37 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=144   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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=144 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=240 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=240#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:27:37 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=240 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=240 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=234 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=234#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:22:34 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=234 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=234 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=247 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=247#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:32:08 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=247 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=247 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=259 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=259#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:49:13 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=259 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=259 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=253 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=253#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:36:18 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=253 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=253 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=266 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=266#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:54:54 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=266 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 →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=266 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=271 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=271#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:02:17 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=271 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]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=271 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=152 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=152#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:14:40 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=152 If you can’t bring the farm to the chef, bring the chef to the farm. Or better, let them gather like the fleet of Hell’s Kitchen Angels and let them ride themselves to the farm. This was the idea for … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=152 0 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=134 http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?p=134#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:59:43 +0000 Ariell http://50.116.82.165/~akirylo/?p=134 Get sweaty! In the summer months there is nothing more refreshing than a crisp Lavender Moon Towel. With a fun crowd, friendly ambiance and the right DJ, getting your guests to dance is simple. Do them a favor, pass these … Continue reading →]]> http://www.thebarenakedcritic.com/?feed=rss2&p=134 0