All We Can Eat: Chefs


Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Chefs Feed app: Politics of the plate
By Tim Carman
The smartphone app promises to send you to your favorite chefs’ favorite restaurants. Or at least to their best friends’ restaurants.

By Tim Carman  |  04:30 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Marcus Samuelsson on cooking and controversy
By Tim Carman
The celebrity chef talks about his new memoir, his complex career and those critics who want to bring him down.

By Tim Carman  |  04:15 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Beard Food Conference to focus on trust issues
By Tim Carman
The October event will address major topics, like GMOs, in hopes of bringing opposing sides closer together.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Bourdain slices up familiar subjects in ‘Get Jiro!’
By Tim Carman
The chef, author and TV host ventures into the comic book world with predictably graphic results.

By Tim Carman  |  03:00 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Bluejacket’s Sidewalk Saison: a beer with a wild side
By Daniel Fromson
The forthcoming Bluejacket brewery is releasing its first self-produced beer, a saison brewed with foraged wildflowers.

By Daniel Fromson  |  01:40 PM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer, Chefs | Tags:  Daniel Fromson

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Mike Isabella’s traveling self-promotion exhibit
By Tim Carman
The Graffiato food truck was part self-promotional barnstorming show — and part dining tease.

By Tim Carman  |  05:15 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Isabella’s food truck, or the Popemobile?
By Tim Carman
The celebrity chef’s glass-enclosed vehicle looks like it should be delivering Mass, not food samples.

By Tim Carman  |  10:45 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Chef Scott Drewno is home schooled in pickles
By Cathy Barrow
Cathy Barrow gives the Source’s executive chef lessons in pickling and other preservation techniques.

By Cathy Barrow  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Cathy Barrow

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Isabella launches a food truck — for a day
By Tim Carman
The former ‘Top Chef’ contestant will roll out a four-wheeled version of Graffiato on Wednesday.

By Tim Carman  |  09:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 07/23/2012

Rounds about: Doughnuts hit the brunch circuit
By Tim Carman
In the latest attempt to spice up brunch menus, chefs have turned to an old friend: the doughnut.

By Tim Carman  |  04:30 PM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Currant affairs: One man’s search for the fresh fruit
By Jim Webster
The author thought about growing them. He thought about reconstituting dried ones. In the end, his friend found him fresh currants.

By Jim Webster  |  05:45 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, In Season | Tags:  Jim Webster

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Mike Isabella learns about ‘drugs’ at boot camp
By Mike Isabella
Isabella and 13 other cooks got an education in antibiotics used in animal agriculture at the Chefs Boot Camp for Policy & Change.

By Mike Isabella  |  12:00 PM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics, Chefs | Tags:  Mike Isabella

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Sichuan chain could open a D.C. location next year
By Tim Carman
Ba Guo Bu Yi will feature not only authentic Sichuan cuisine but also genuine Sichuan culture.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 07/10/2012

What I learned on my summer vacation
By Tim Carman
Seasonal wine lists, radishes with freshly cracked pepper and other observations from a week away from the desk.

By Tim Carman  |  02:00 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Comfort Food, Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012

The Mandarin’s Egg Salad Wrapped in Tortilla
By Tim Carman
With chef Anupam Banerjee’s recipe, you no longer have to visit the posh hotel to enjoy this rich egg salad.

By Tim Carman  |  02:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Recipes | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Eric Ziebold to CIA grads: Get a job!
By Tim Carman
A stage at Noma is great, but it won’t prepare budding chefs for the hard labor of a professional kitchen.

By Tim Carman  |  03:45 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Jeff Black clarifies his ‘not the bloggers’ comment
By Tim Carman
At Sunday’s Rammy Awards, the restaurateur was aiming at Yelpers, not bloggers.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Andrew Zimmern to shoot ‘Bizarre Foods’ in D.C.
By Tim Carman
The Travel Channel host is filming in Washington this weekend, looking for the foods that define the city.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 06/21/2012

A Taste of Two Cities: A monster (food) truck show
By Tim Carman
Who has better street food: Baltimore or Washington? A Charm City event hopes to answer the question.

By Tim Carman  |  04:45 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Early look at Kangaroo Boxing Club
By Tim Carman
The barbecue joint plans to cater to its Columbia Heights neighbors and those tired of trendier-than-thou restaurants.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Distilled habanero, lemon ash on menu at Spirits in Black
By Melissa McCart
Rogue 24 mixologist Bryan Tetorakis stirs up some hardcore drinks tonight at American Ice Company.

By Melissa McCart  |  07:00 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 06/12/2012

Sunchoke soup, the chef’s way
By Bonnie S. Benwick
Tips on Chris Nugent’s elegant restaurant recipe, wherein you, too, can create a frothy finish.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  02:37 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Recipes

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 06/11/2012

‘Top Chef’ alum Angelo Sosa’s ‘trinity of flavors’
By Jane Touzalin
The Season 7 finalist hit town to promote his first cookbook and discuss his wide-open approach to flavors.

By Jane Touzalin  |  01:40 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Books | Tags:  Jane Touzalin

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Domku moves into the small-plates business
By Tim Carman
The Scandinavian and Slavic restaurant in Petworth joins the legion of local eateries that are going small.

By Tim Carman  |  04:00 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Mealey’s Table closes just weeks after opening
By Tim Carman
The investor in the New Market, Md., restaurant pulls the plug after deciding the new American concept wasn’t working.

By Tim Carman  |  06:10 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Jeff Black to sell his own signature oysters this fall
By Tim Carman
The restaurateur is working with two separate companies to develop the Black Pearl and Old Black Salt oysters.

By Tim Carman  |  01:45 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 05/31/2012

KFC to release Col. Sanders’s book free on Facebook
By Cara Kelly
The autobiography and 33 recipes will be available as a free download through KFC’s Facebook page.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:00 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media | Tags:  Cara Kelly

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Diners see Washington Monument in their ramen
By Tim Carman
A new Adams Morgan ramen house has created a bowl that pays homage to the National Mall.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Kiddie cocktails and highchairs: Did they send Quench’s beverage director packing?
By Tim Carman
Stephen Oshana parts from the Rockville operation as it tries to balance an “urban experience” with suburban realities.

By Tim Carman  |  02:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Spirits | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 05/25/2012

Jeff Black plans to open his Empire in December
By Tim Carman
The chef-restaurateur thinks his Merrifield project will be the largest oyster bar on the East Coast.

By Tim Carman  |  04:30 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 05/22/2012

IRS files lien against Sushiko for $840,000 in back taxes
By Tim Carman
The huge federal tax debt will not force the closure of Washington’s oldest sushi restaurant, the owner says.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 05/15/2012

Mike Isabella’s Bandolero to open May 24
By Tim Carman
The chef’s long-awaited “modern Mexican” concept in Georgetown will finally debut next week.

By Tim Carman  |  11:10 AM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/11/2012

An early look inside Mike Isabella’s Bandolero
By Tim Carman
The former ‘Top Chef’ turns toward the dark side with his modern Mexican restaurant in Georgetown.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 05/08/2012

James Beard Awards: The Twitter highlights
By Tim Carman
Whether to blame the media or complain about elitism, chefs, writers and eaters took to Twitter to critique the Beard Awards.

By Tim Carman  |  02:45 PM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media | Tags:  Tim Carman, James Beard Awards

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Jeff Black wins his own chicken-fried steak contest
By Tim Carman
The Washington restaurateur, and former Texan, puts a chef-driven spin on the country classic and claims first prize.

By Tim Carman  |  01:45 PM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 05/01/2012

You can call him Dean Jose Andres
By Bonnie S. Benwick
The superstar chef will head a first-of-its-kind Spanish studies program at the International Culinary Center in New York.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  06:00 PM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Bonnie S. Benwick

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/26/2012

Is the Pepe truck’s Iberico sandwich worth $20?
By Tim Carman
All We Can Eat puts Jose Andres’s pricey sandwich under the microscope to determine whether it’s worth a Jackson.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman, food trucks

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 04/24/2012

Edens purchases Cap City Diner for Union Market
By Tim Carman
The East Coast developer plans to preserve the diner and incorporate it into the forthcoming Union Market project.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 04/23/2012

Hogging the spotlight: Drewno defends Cochon title
By Cathy Barrow
The Source chef maintains his Prince of Porc title after defeating four contenders at Cochon 555 in Washington.

By Cathy Barrow  |  01:30 PM ET, 04/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Cathy Barrow, Cochon 555

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 04/18/2012

Time honors Jose Andres as influential ‘activist’?
By Tim Carman
The celebrity chef earns a spot on the magazine’s list for his cooking and his advocacy work.

By Tim Carman  |  06:15 PM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/18/2012

Chef-driven: Local toques have a taste for custom wheels
By Nevin Martell
Whether in a vintage Mercedes or a ‘74 Beetle, local chefs know how to ride to work in style.

By Nevin Martell  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Nevin Martell

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 04/16/2012

The state of sushi in Silver Spring
By Tim Carman
Masa Hibachi Steak House & Sushi has just opened, Sushi Jin remains closed.

By Tim Carman  |  04:15 PM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman, sushi

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 04/13/2012

Ramen smackdown: Kaz vs. Erik
By Tim Carman
The ramen pop-up at Blind Dog Cafe will offer traditional bowls by Kaz Okochi and vegetarian ones by Erik Bruner-Yang.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 04/13/2012

Samuelsson wants food to star at Howard Theatre, too
By Tim Carman
The celebrity chef wants the menu to be as world-class as the performers who assemble onstage.

By Tim Carman  |  01:15 PM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Andres puts his foot down with designer serving shoe
By Tim Carman
What’s a celebrity chef do when the health department doesn’t like him serving food in shoes? Create a food-safe shoe of his own.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 03/28/2012

The renovated Jaleo channels a modern Spain
By Tim Carman
The Jaleo in Penn Quarter reopens after a makeover by Spanish artists, architects and artisans.

By Tim Carman  |  12:15 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/23/2012

Quench to bring craft cocktail movement to Rockville
By Tim Carman
Lawyer-turned-restaurateur Michael Holstein has assembled a team to introduce the craft cocktail movement to the ‘burbs.

By Tim Carman  |  06:00 PM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Requests for your last meal. . . in Washington area
By Kelly DiNardo
Writer Kelly DiNardo is moving to Switzerland and needs suggestions on where to eat in the District before she leaves.

By Kelly DiNardo  |  01:30 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Kelly DiNardo

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 03/20/2012

Hank’s Oyster Bar to expand in Old Town, too
By Tim Carman
Chef Jamie Leeds plans to double her capacity in Alexandria by expanding into the adjacent rowhouse.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/20/2012

D.C. chefs selected for this year’s Cochon 555
By Tim Carman
The Source’s Scott Drewno will defend his Prince of Porc title against Mike Isabella, Ed Witt and others.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:15 PM ET, 03/19/2012

D.C. chefs represent at the Beard Awards this year
By Tim Carman
Cathal Armstrong and Peter Pastan are two of the four local chefs nominated in this year’s Mid-Atlantic category with the Beard Awards.

By Tim Carman  |  07:15 PM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 03/16/2012

Gerard Pain gave La Chaumiere its warmth and taste
By Tim Carman
The Frenchman who founded the rustic Georgetown bistro died earlier this week at age 73.

By Tim Carman  |  02:45 PM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Voltaggio, Mendelsohn, Isabella talk kitchens, ingredients
By Terri Sapienza
Three former “Top Chef” contestants take us into their kitchens to talk about their favorite ingredients and dishes.

By Terri Sapienza  |  01:30 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Terri Sapienza

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/09/2012

R.J. Cooper returns to Rogue 24 full-time on Tuesday
By Tim Carman
The chef, who underwent open-heart surgery in January, plans to debut a new menu.

By Tim Carman  |  11:30 AM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/08/2012

Richard talks about Michel’s closing; Ducasse wants a food truck
By Tim Carman
The chef says Michel was losing money in its Tysons Corner location. Plus: Alain Ducasse wants his own food truck.

By Tim Carman  |  04:00 PM ET, 03/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Jose Andres’s food truck delivers long waits, big flavors
By Tim Carman
Despite problems with the kitchen and a credit card system, Pepe debuts today with sandwiches worthy of their price tag.

By Tim Carman  |  05:15 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman, food trucks

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/06/2012

Addie’s chef takes new gig at Mealey’s Table
By Tim Carman
Nate Waugaman will be the opening day chef at the historic restaurant in New Market, Md.

By Tim Carman  |  11:00 AM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 03/05/2012

Floridano’s Boillon to launch Mothership on Georgia Ave.
By Tim Carman
The forthcoming operation in Park View will serve as both restaurant and commercial kitchen for the sandwich truck.

By Tim Carman  |  01:45 PM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman, food trucks

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 03/01/2012

The lamb brains are nice, but Batali just wants to hang out
By Jim Webster
The celebrity chef, during a recent trip to Tampa, didn’t want more rich foods. He just wanted to talk.

By Jim Webster  |  01:15 PM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Jim Webster

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012

Mike Isabella’s pizza cutter is still only skin-deep
By Tim Carman
Mike Isabella has been boasting about his brass knuckles pizza cutter for months. He still doesn’t have it.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 02/29/2012

‘Top Chef’ hopefuls include some heavy hitters
By Tim Carman
The production company behind the Bravo series hit D.C. this week to find cheftestants for next season.

By Tim Carman  |  05:15 PM ET, 02/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Chef-driven breakfast sandwiches at Burger Tap & Shake
By Tim Carman
Tired of lifeless McMuffins on the drive into work? Then pull over to Burger Tap & Shake for a real eye-opener.

By Tim Carman  |  02:45 PM ET, 02/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/28/2012

Smoke Signals: The Oscars of barbecue
By Jim Shahin
Hollywood has its annual Academy Awards. Pitmasters have their annual Awards of Excellence.

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Smoke Signals, Chefs | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Dallas company to operate Todd Gray’s Watershed
By Tim Carman
Citing a desire to focus on the kitchen, Todd Gray signs a deal with Culinaire to run Watershed.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 02/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Il Canale is certified as a genuine Neapolitan pizzeria
By Tim Carman
After upgrading to an Italian mixer, the Georgetown pizzeria is awarded VPN certification.

By Tim Carman  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman, pizza

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 02/23/2012

‘Top Chef,’ Ep. 16: More smack talk, please!
By Carol Blymire
The chefs like each other. The judges like the dishes. Carol Blymire doesn’t like the way the finals are playing out.

By Carol Blymire  |  09:15 AM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/23/2012

Gourmet sloppy Joes for a second taste of childhood
By Nevin Martell
First it was chef-driven burgers and cupcakes. Now comes high-end sloppy Joes to take you back to childhood.

By Nevin Martell  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Nevin Martell

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/22/2012

Isabella’s Bandolero pop-up hints at good things to come
By Tim Carman
The former ‘Top Chef All-Stars’ finalist puts his own stamp on Mexican cuisine with mixed results.

By Tim Carman  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Smoke Signals: Presidential grilling
By Jim Shahin
Jim Shahin has a revolutionary idea for Presidents’ Day: Make barbecue a centerpiece of the holiday. He explains why.

By Jim Shahin  |  03:15 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 02/21/2012

More than 20 local chefs, restaurants are Beard semifinalists
By Tim Carman
Fiola and Little Serow are among 29 places nominated for best new restaurant in America.

By Tim Carman  |  02:00 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Beer, Spirits, Wine | Tags:  Tim Carman, James Beard Awards

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 02/18/2012

Michel Richard to close Tysons restaurant on Sunday
By Tim Carman
Less than two years into the restaurant’s existence, the celebrity chef has decided to shutter Michel in the Ritz.

By Tim Carman  |  12:30 PM ET, 02/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Bistrot du Coin chef, waiter appear on ‘Hillbilly Handfishin’ ’
By Tim Carman
The Bistrot du Coin vets get their hands dirty on the Animal Planet show about catching catfish with your bare hands.

By Tim Carman  |  01:00 PM ET, 02/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/15/2012

Head cheese sliders and other chef-driven comforts
By Kelly DiNardo
Local chefs are taking your favorite dishes and putting their own high-concept twists on them.

By Kelly DiNardo  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Kelly DiNardo

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/13/2012

First look at Peter Chang Cafe in Glen Allen, Va.
By Tim Carman
The master Sichuan chef opened his latest restaurant near Richmond. Could it be a sign of things to come?

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/13/2012

John Nucci: A chef worthy of admiration
By Tim Carman
In 1989, a gunman’s bullets took away John Nucci’s ability to walk — but not his desire to cook.

By Tim Carman  |  10:00 AM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/09/2012

‘Top Chef Texas,’ Ep. 14: Fear the foursome
By Carol Blymire
Did Tom, Padma and perhaps some Magical Elves engineer the final group?

By Carol Blymire  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television, All We Can Eat

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 02/07/2012

Bryan Voltaggio returns to TV to promote Md. cuisine
By Michael S. Rosenwald
The former “Top Chef” contestant will host “Obsessed with Everything Food” on Maryland Public Television.

By Michael S. Rosenwald  |  04:40 PM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Michael S. Rosenwald, Bryan Voltaggio

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 02/07/2012

Red Apron Butchery to open location in Penn Quarter
By Tim Carman
After years of searching, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group finally secured a spot for its artisanal butchery.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Shopping | Tags:  Tim Carman, Neighborhood Restaurant Group

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/02/2012

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ Ep. 13: Pee-wee Herman and pancakes
By Carol Blymire
The nostalgic star shows up to help ‘Top Chef’ producers jump sharks.

By Carol Blymire  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/26/2012

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ Ep. 12: Pants-less in San Antone
By Carol Blymire
Padma exposes a lot of leg, while the cheftestants try to prove who’s the best cafeteria cook.

By Carol Blymire  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Top Chef, Carol Blymire

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Sups and Sips raise $200,000+ for charities
By Tim Carman
The events, hosted by Jose Andres, Alice Waters and Joan Nathan, raked in the cash for D.C. Central Kitchen and Martha’s Vineyard.

By Tim Carman  |  04:00 PM ET, 01/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Sunday Sups: Eat, drink and give money to charity
By Tim Carman
Celebrity chefs, including Alice Waters and Jose Andres, pitch in to fight poverty with Sunday Night Suppers and Saturday Night Sips.

By Tim Carman  |  11:30 AM ET, 01/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 01/19/2012

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ episode 11: Pure poison
By Carol Blymire
Charlize Theron makes an appearance as movie huckster, er, guest judge on episode 11.

By Carol Blymire  |  10:00 AM ET, 01/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Roberto Donna takes chef job in Arizona
By Tim Carman
One of Washington’s most-decorated chefs has accepted a job at a Bice restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz.

By Tim Carman  |  04:40 PM ET, 01/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 01/17/2012

R.J. Cooper scheduled to leave hospital tomorrow
By Tim Carman
Despite an irregular heartbeat after surgery, the chef says his recovery is ahead of schedule.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 01/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 01/11/2012

R.J. Cooper is resting after open-heart surgery
By Tim Carman
The Rogue 24 chef remains in intensive care after open-heart surgery today at Johns Hopkins.

By Tim Carman  |  06:00 PM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 01/10/2012

R.J. Cooper to go under the knife tomorrow
By Tim Carman
The Rogue 24 chef heads to Johns Hopkins for open-heart surgery tomorrow.

By Tim Carman  |  12:30 PM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 01/05/2012

‘Julia Child’s Kitchen’ to close temporarily on Sunday
By Tim Carman
The Smithsonian will shutter the popular exhibit to make room for a larger installation that looks at food in the 20th century.

By Tim Carman  |  11:00 AM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 01/05/2012

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ Episode 9: In the pits
By Carol Blymire
Episode 9 mixes modernist cuisine with old-fashioned barbecue, with little to savor on either end of the spectrum.

By Carol Blymire  |  10:25 AM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Smoke Signals: Meaty resolutions
By Jim Shahin
Some of the biggest names in barbecue serve up their New Year’s resolutions.

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 12/22/2011

The Food section’s best and worst dishes of 2011
By Tim Carman
The Food section picks its favorite — and least favorite — dishes for the year.

By Tim Carman  |  05:45 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Recipes, Staff Favorites | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011

‘Top Chef,’ Episode 8: Deep in the yawn of Texas
By Carol Blymire
The cheftestants phone in a tribute dinner challenge on episode 8 of “Top Chef: Texas.”

By Carol Blymire  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Great Wall: A first look at the renovated space
By Tim Carman
The former hole in the wall now looks like a restaurant that even gentrifiers could love.

By Tim Carman  |  02:30 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Jamie Stachowski: New media maverick?
By Tim Carman
The charcuterie maker hopes to build a recipe search engine too good for Google to ignore.

By Tim Carman  |  03:00 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Recipes | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 12/15/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ episode 7: The Heather-nator
By Carol Blymire
Carol Blymire recaps episode seven in which the chefs must cook with tequila and stay out of Heather’s way.

By Carol Blymire  |  01:10 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Batali’s Eataly may be close to securing a D.C. location
By Tim Carman
Mario Batali’s sprawling Eataly concept could be heading to Washington after all.

By Tim Carman  |  11:40 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Restaurant Week 2012: The preparation begins
By Tom Sietsema
The key for restaurateurs is to offer a discounted, chef-driven menu that won’t break the bank.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:00 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tom Sietsema

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Smoke Signals: Cookbooks, not coal, for Christmas
By Jim Shahin
Got a barbecue fan on your holiday list? Smoke Signals has gift ideas suitable to put under any tree.

By Jim Shahin  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Rock Harper goes from ‘Hell’s’ to DCCK’s kitchen
By Tim Carman
The man who survived Gordon Ramsay’s show now plans to help the homeless.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 12/08/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ the whole Tweetin’ match
By Tim Carman
Southfork Ranch. Cooked beef carpaccio. Lame car endorsements. It’s time to recap the Twitter snark on “Top Chef: Texas.”

By Tim Carman  |  05:40 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman, Top Chef

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ episode 6: #Occupy Southfork
By Carol Blymire
The cheftestants mosey over to the “Dallas” ranch, where they prepare — what else? — steaks.

By Carol Blymire  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Michel Richard pays tribute to Palladin with dinner
By Tim Carman
On the 10th anniversary of Jean-Louis Palladin’s death, his long-time friend cooks up a six-course tribute dinner.

By Tim Carman  |  10:15 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Books, Chefs, Sustainable Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Tom Colicchio SNAPed to reality by a kindergartner
By Tim Carman
A 6-year-old boy won’t choke down chef-driven food during a challenge to cook a family dinner based on a food-stamp budget.

By Tim Carman  |  04:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 11/29/2011

Great Wall to keep pace with its tony neighbors
By Tim Carman
The former dive on the trendy 14th Street corridor closes for dine-in service to undergo renovations.

By Tim Carman  |  01:40 PM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Smoke Signals: Pork Barrel opens today (no, really)
By Jim Shahin
The long-delayed Del Ray barbecue joint is scheduled to start smoking meats as soon as tonight.

By Jim Shahin  |  08:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/28/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ episode 4: The crying game
By Carol Blymire
They’re shedding tears again on “Top Chef: Texas,” and it has nothing to do with the heat of the chili peppers.

By Carol Blymire  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 11/23/2011

Miriam’s Kitchen takes on a Finnish flavor
By Timothy R. Smith
A Finnish chef gets a taste of homelessness in Washington, and the homeless get a taste of his cooking.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  04:10 PM ET, 11/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 11/22/2011

Ba Bay goes buh-bye on Capitol Hill
By Tim Carman
The owners say they had to close the Vietnamese restaurant due to circumstances beyond their control.

By Tim Carman  |  01:40 PM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 11/18/2011

Rogue 24’s R.J. Cooper to take leave for surgery
By Tim Carman
Two sous chefs are expected to lead Rogue 24 in Cooper’s absence, but Bryan Voltaggio could also lend a hand.

By Tim Carman  |  08:00 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 11/17/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ episode 3: Boringville
By Carol Blymire
Three episodes into the new season, and Carol Blymire is still looking for a dish, any dish, to love.

By Carol Blymire  |  10:45 AM ET, 11/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire, Top Chef

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 11/17/2011

Market Roundup: Nov. 17-23
By Becky Krystal
Plan your shopping trip with our guide, which lists what foods each farmers market has in this week.

By Becky Krystal  |  10:35 AM ET, 11/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week, Chefs | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 11/16/2011

Fargione’s Elisir to open for lunch on Dec. 1
By Tim Carman
The former chef at Teatro Goldoni finally has a place of his own in downtown Washington.

By Tim Carman  |  03:00 PM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 05:25 PM ET, 11/10/2011

Capital Food Fight live Tweets
By Tim Carman
Don’t have a ticket to tonight’s sold-out Capital Food Fight? Then follow our Twitter commentary.

By Tim Carman  |  05:25 PM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 11/04/2011

GM Matthew Carroll resigns from Rogue 24
By Tim Carman
Chef R.J. Cooper plans to charge ahead with his tasting-menu concept despite recent departures.

By Tim Carman  |  04:30 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 11/03/2011

‘Top Chef: Texas,’ Episode 1: Cattle call
By Carol Blymire
The debut episode felt as long as a trip across Texas as Tom and Padma picked the final 16 cheftestants.

By Carol Blymire  |  10:15 AM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Carol Blymire

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 11/01/2011

Former Inox pastry chef Harlan to open a bistro
By Tim Carman
The Green Pig in Clarendon won’t be just another steak frites joint. Look for offal...and lots of it.

By Tim Carman  |  01:30 PM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 10/29/2011

The Southern Foodways Symposium, Day 1
By Tim Carman
A Southern bento box lunch. A poet who wonders if Mrs. Butterworth is black. Yep, it’s the Southern Foodways Symposium.

By Tim Carman  |  07:30 AM ET, 10/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Southern Foodways Symposium Twitter updates #foodways
By Tim Carman
Follow along as we chronicle the historians, chefs and farmers who speak at this year’s SFA symposium.

By Tim Carman  |  08:30 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 10/25/2011

The Saffron King is running out of saffron
By Tim Carman
The trade embargo with Iran has ruined Behroush Sharifi’s business, but the former Deadhead is improvising.

By Tim Carman  |  03:45 PM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Ray’s: The Steaks at East River closes for renovations
By Tim Carman
Michael Landrum’s steakhouse in Ward 7 is scheduled to reopen in January.

By Tim Carman  |  03:50 PM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Jose Andres’s Jaleo gets a facelift
By Tom Sietsema
Goodbye Flamenco dancer ambiance. Hello Salvador Dali.

By Tom Sietsema  |  11:25 AM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tom Sietsema

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 10/19/2011

Food Day is back after a 34-year absence
By Tim Carman
The nationwide event looks to promote better food policies and healthier diets.

By Tim Carman  |  06:20 PM ET, 10/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics, Sustainable Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 10/19/2011

The lofty heights (and prices) of Italian wines
By Dave McIntyre
Importer Dominic Nocerino wants to prove the great value behind Italy’s best bottles.

By Dave McIntyre  |  09:00 AM ET, 10/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Could Jose Andres open a Bazaar in Washington?
By Tim Carman
The celebrity chef’s four-star restaurant in Los Angeles may be headed our way.

By Tim Carman  |  05:20 PM ET, 10/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Move over cupcakes. Make room for hand pies.
By Nevin Martell
Tired of eating boutique cupcakes at $3 a pop? Then try a hand pie, the next big thing in sweets.

By Nevin Martell  |  12:30 PM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Nevin Martell

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 10/13/2011

Ferran Adria outtakes 2: Ingredients and techniques
By Tim Carman
Jose Andres: Ferran Adria’s greatest contributions to gastronomy have little to do with foams.

By Tim Carman  |  10:20 AM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Market Roundup: Oct. 13-19
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Enzo Fargione’s Elisir looks to open in November
By Tim Carman
The former Teatro Goldoni chef has assembled a team that will balance tasting menus with an Italian bistro concept.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Voltaggio’s North Market Kitchen on hold
By Tim Carman
A $200,000 fee for sewage and water may force the owners to find a new space for the sprawling restaurant and market.

By Tim Carman  |  12:25 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:40 AM ET, 10/11/2011

Ferran Adria outtakes I: The early years
By Tim Carman
The man behind modernist cooking explains how he made the switch from French nouvelle cuisine.

By Tim Carman  |  08:40 AM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 10/10/2011

The Voltaggio brothers’ stadium show for VOLT ink.
By Tim Carman
Bryan and Michael Voltaggio plan to unveil their debut cookbook, with rock-star-like fanfare, at Keys stadium.

By Tim Carman  |  02:15 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Recipes | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Market Roundup: Oct. 6-12
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 PM ET, 10/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Carla Hall tackles some truly tough kitchen disasters
By Tim Carman
Overcooked green beans? C’mon, Carla, we’ve got some real cooking disasters for you to fix.

By Tim Carman  |  02:45 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television, Recipes | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Cooking Off the Cuff: Full of beans
By Edward Schneider
Ed Schneider shows you how to transform pre-cooked dried beans into a full-blown dinner.

By Edward Schneider  |  08:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Cooking Off the Cuff, Edward Schneider

Posted at 06:45 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Chef Ron Tanaka to leave Cork Wine Bar
By Tom Sietsema
Owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts have yet to name a replacement.

By Tom Sietsema  |  06:45 PM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tom Sietsema

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 09/29/2011

‘Go chop the flour’ and other kitchen slams and sayings
By Kelly DiNardo
You always knew chefs spoke a different language. Now there’s proof.

By Kelly DiNardo  |  01:00 PM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Kelly DiNardo

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Market Roundup: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 PM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Bobby Flay to open second burger joint in College Park
By Tim Carman
Bobby’s Burger Palace will test the willpower, and budget, of University of Maryland students.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 09/26/2011

The critics spit up their taste of ‘The Chew’
By Tim Carman
The early reviews of ABC’s food-centric “The Chew” are not savory.

By Tim Carman  |  06:40 PM ET, 09/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: No love for D.C. from OpenTable users
By Becky Krystal
OpenTable’s Most Fit for Foodies list didn’t contain a single Washington area restaurant.

By Becky Krystal  |  12:05 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Television, Food Politics, Chefs | Tags:  Becky Krystal, Lunch Room Chatter

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Market Roundup: Sept. 22-28
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 PM ET, 09/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Eataly in D.C.? It’s not looking good.
By Tim Carman
The partners in the Italian foodie playground may be hard pressed to find the right space in D.C.

By Tim Carman  |  01:15 PM ET, 09/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Shopping | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Market Roundup: Sept. 15-21
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:59 PM ET, 09/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/14/2011

The sommelier shuffle and other grape news
By Dave McIntyre
Jill Zimorski leaves Jose Andres for Bryan Voltaggio. Plus: A grape throwdown!

By Dave McIntyre  |  08:00 AM ET, 09/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Founding Farmers to open a location in Potomac
By Tim Carman
The second location will give suburban Maryland a taste of downtown D.C.

By Tim Carman  |  04:00 PM ET, 09/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Adria, Andres to speak at George Washington
By Tim Carman
The pioneer of modernist cooking, and one of his famous students, will discuss their careers, past and present.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 09/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Weland leaves Poste to pursue his own place
By Tim Carman
The chef hopes to host pig roasts and plant gardens at his own restaurant.

By Tim Carman  |  02:40 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Google sees red
By Timothy R. Smith
The search-engine behemoth acquires Zagat and its little red dining guide.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:10 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Market Roundup: Sept. 8-14
By Timothy R. Smith
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  08:30 AM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week, Chefs | Tags:  Timothy R. Smith, markets

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 09/02/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Germany’s fugitive cow
By Timothy R. Smith
Yvonne, on the run for three months, is finally captured — but not without a fight.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:30 PM ET, 09/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 09/01/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Lawsuits and salmonella
By Timothy R. Smith
Could a lawyer’s sword of Damocles work to prevent salmonella?

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:15 PM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Food Politics, Wine, Chefs | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 09/01/2011

Market Roundup: Sept. 1-7
By Timothy R. Smith
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  10:30 AM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week, Chefs | Tags:  Timothy R. Smith, markets

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: A love/hate affair with Irene
By Timothy R. Smith
NYC restaurants and markets loved the extra business — until it was gone over the weekend.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:30 PM ET, 08/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 08/29/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Goodbye, Shaw Tavern
By Timothy R. Smith
Without a liquor license, how could a tavern survive? It couldn’t.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:05 PM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 08/26/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Ordering McDonald’s from a tank
By Timothy R. Smith
A young man stocks up on fries before suppressing a watermelon insurgency.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:45 AM ET, 08/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 08/24/2011

CityZen’s Petersen to compete on ‘Just Desserts’
By Tim Carman
Season 2 of the “Top Chef” spinoff includes Washington contestant as well.

By Tim Carman  |  05:30 PM ET, 08/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Television | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 08/24/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Philly’s Joey Vento dies
By Timothy R. Smith
Controversial owner Joey Vento died Tuesday of a heart attack.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  02:00 PM ET, 08/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 08/22/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The pursuit of frozen perfection
By Timothy R. Smith
Robb Duncan will serve no gelato before its time — or season.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:10 PM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 08/19/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Bourdain vs. Deen
By Timothy R. Smith
The “No Reservations” host talks smack about the Food Network star — and vice versa.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:30 PM ET, 08/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Television, Wine | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 08/18/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Chipotle’s bacon bombshell
By Timothy R. Smith
Burrito chain to note that its pinto beans include bacon following a one-man Twitter campaign.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:45 AM ET, 08/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: D.C.’s Hemingway Bar
By Timothy R. Smith
Order a Hemingway daiquiri at the joint sponsored by Cuba’s non-embassy.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:30 AM ET, 08/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 08/16/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Food’s fountain of youth
By Timothy R. Smith
Could a new preservative mean the end of the sell-by date?

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:25 PM ET, 08/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Sustainable Food, Comfort Food | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 08/15/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The upside of canned salmon
By Timothy R. Smith
Canned salmon is better for the environment and your health than canned tuna.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:25 PM ET, 08/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Sustainable Food, Wine | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Hatch forecast: When the peppers will hit D.C.
By Timothy R. Smith and Bonnie S. Benwick
These grocery stores will be stocking and roasting the peppers in August and September.

By Timothy R. Smith and Bonnie S. Benwick  |  02:50 PM ET, 08/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Wine | Tags:  shopping, Timothy R. Smith, Bonnie S. Benwick

Posted at 07:45 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Bobby Flay doesn’t sweat the burger competition
By Tim Carman
The Iron Chef has faith that his menu of regional American burgers will compete well in D.C.

By Tim Carman  |  07:45 PM ET, 08/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: You can’t avoid the Noid
By Timothy R. Smith
Domino’s annoying Noid is back to bug you about pizza.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:30 PM ET, 08/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Wine | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Daniel Giusti to leave 1789 to work at Noma
By Tim Carman
A two-week stage at the famous Scandanavian restaurants turns into a job for the young chef.

By Tim Carman  |  01:15 PM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 08/08/2011

A hard sell for cider during Beer Week
By Greg Kitsock
Don’t feel like drinking only brew during Beer Week? Then sample some Canadian ciders.

By Greg Kitsock  |  08:00 AM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Beer | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Starbucks battles squatters
By Timothy R. Smith
By blocking outlets, the chain hopes to stop folks from turning the coffee shop into their private office.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:45 PM ET, 08/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The robotic tongue
By Timothy R. Smith
The new gadget could supplant sommeliers.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:10 PM ET, 08/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Wine | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 08/02/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Five Guys fever
By Timothy R. Smith
The local burger-meister is the fastest-growing restaurant chain in America.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:10 PM ET, 08/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Food labeling | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 08/01/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The French Laundry, Part Deux
By Timothy R. Smith
Thomas Keller will open a pop-up at London’s Harrods this fall.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:40 PM ET, 08/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 08/01/2011

On tall boys and home boys
By Greg Kitsock
In Northern Virginia, it may be easier to find a beer from Manhattan (Kansas) than Washington (D.C.).

By Greg Kitsock  |  08:00 AM ET, 08/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer, Chefs | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 07/28/2011

One pastrami sandwich, hold the rye bread
By Tim Carman
Eola chef Daniel Singhofen messes with tradition with his deconstructed “Pastrami Sandwich.”

By Tim Carman  |  06:50 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Hold the Spam burger
By Timothy R. Smith
Logan Circle will just have to wait for its Ted’s Bulletin.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 07/27/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Waffles without the syrup
By Timothy R. Smith
Wicked Waffle near Farragut Square does offer strawberries and whipped cream.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  03:00 PM ET, 07/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011

Kushi owners talk about their tax troubles
By Tim Carman
When Darren Lee Norris and Ari Kushimoto Norris started missing tax deadlines, the city decided it had enough.

By Tim Carman  |  06:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: McDonald’s menu change
By Timothy R. Smith
Apples will be included in every Happy Meal.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 07/25/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Drink up D.C. You’re in third.
By Timothy R. Smith
Washington is the third booziest “state” in America, behind North and South Dakota.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:15 PM ET, 07/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 07/22/2011

A chef-driven wine with “good slammability”
By Tim Carman
Peter Pastan is pouring a new bottle at 2 Amys — his own.

By Tim Carman  |  05:30 PM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wine, Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 07/22/2011

First impressions: Oh Fish!
By Justin Rude
Get ready for massive maki rolls at Kaz Okochi’s new Oh Fish!

By Justin Rude  |  10:00 AM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Justin Rude

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 07/21/2011

Richard Brandenburg leaves ThinkFoodGroup
By Tom Sietsema
The former chef for Cafe Atlantico accepts a job at a real estate development company.

By Tom Sietsema  |  08:00 AM ET, 07/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tom Sietsema

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 07/20/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Michelle Obama’s desert storm
By Timothy R. Smith
Major grocery chains plan to bring water (and produce) to America’s food deserts.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:45 AM ET, 07/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/19/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The Condiment Caper
By Timothy R. Smith
How one group of Austrians satisfied their condiment jones.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:00 PM ET, 07/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 07/18/2011

Early buzz on Rogue: Reservations sold out
By Tim Carman
Seats may be gone for the opening weekend, but reservations are now available for August at Rogue 24.

By Tim Carman  |  04:45 PM ET, 07/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 07/14/2011

Restaurant Week set for August 15-21
By Tim Carman
Make those reservations now if you want to enjoy real savings during the semi-annual promotion.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 07/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/14/2011

McCart hired as New Times food critic
By Tim Carman
The local food writer will report to work in South Florida on Aug. 1.

By Tim Carman  |  01:00 PM ET, 07/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 07/13/2011

Ask Andres: D.C.’s top chef chats about America Eats
By Tim Carman
Join our chat tomorrow with Jose Andres about his pop-up restaurant dedicated to America’s culinary history.

By Tim Carman  |  05:15 PM ET, 07/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 07/12/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: The chef in the trash can
By Timothy R. Smith
A New York chef spills the beans on her boss.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:30 PM ET, 07/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 07/12/2011

R.J. Cooper’s Rogue 24 to open July 27
By Tim Carman
Will the former Vidalia chef’s debut restaurant become a destination like Minibar and Komi?

By Tim Carman  |  10:15 AM ET, 07/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 07/11/2011

Boqueria to open location on Dupont Circle
By Tom Sietsema
The New York tapas restaurant boasts a D.C. connection: Its owner, a Georgetown grad.

By Tom Sietsema  |  04:45 PM ET, 07/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tom Sietsema

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 07/11/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: No food for these tots
By Timothy R. Smith
A Pennsylvania restaurant bans noisy, wailing, slobbering children under 6.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:15 PM ET, 07/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 07/08/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Mislabeled salmon, endangered tuna
By Timothy R. Smith
Pacific Northwest diners aren’t getting what they paid for. Meanwhile, more bad news for tuna.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:30 AM ET, 07/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media, Food Politics | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 07/07/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Sliced bread turns 83
By Timothy R. Smith
At 83, sliced bread gets the cake.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:30 PM ET, 07/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 07/07/2011

Remembering Debra Whiting of Red Newt Cellars
By Dave McIntyre
The pioneering chef from the Finger Lakes region dies in a car accident.

By Dave McIntyre  |  08:00 AM ET, 07/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 07/06/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Return of the soda fountain
By Timothy R. Smith
Soda fountains with properly clad jerks are making a return.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  02:30 PM ET, 07/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 07/05/2011

What’s the future for Minibar and Cafe Atlantico?
By Tim Carman
The new America Eats Tavern has complicated the plans for the two Jose Andres concepts.

By Tim Carman  |  07:30 PM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Edible homework
By Tim Carman
Your kids don’t like math? Here’s one way to get them interested: Bake their homework.

By Tim Carman  |  12:50 PM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Beer, Holiday, Media, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 07/01/2011

The things we learned about TenPenh on its closing
By Bonnie Benwick and Tim Carman
The house of Asian fusion served it last meal yesterday, but its name (and food) will live on.

By Bonnie Benwick and Tim Carman  |  04:00 PM ET, 07/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Bonnie Benwick, Tim Carman

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 07/01/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Chef-driven picnic food
By Tim Carman
It’s 4th of July weekend, and several chefs want to help you put together an All-American feast.

By Tim Carman  |  12:30 PM ET, 07/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Food Politics, Holiday, Media, Sustainable Food | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman