Tag Archives: Dinner
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
Volt Restaurant: Hold onto your hat
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
British Pub-licity: North London’s The Flask
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
Eat Me D.C. – with Cafe Milano’s Franco Nuschese (plus scans from the past)
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
Chef Scott Drewno is The Source for Modern Chinese in the District
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
Cooking & Fooking: Curator of Love
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
On the Rogue with Chef R.J. Cooper III
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
Great Italian Elegance in a Low-Lit Hotel Lobby
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
Cook like a damn whore: Spaghetti Puttanesca
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
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
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