Going Out Gurus: Restaurants


Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Restaurants get a redesign in Going Out Guide
By Going Out Guide
We’ve added restaurant menus and added larger photos and maps to help you check out the scene before you go.

By Going Out Guide  |  05:01 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Restaurants

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/16/2012

County-fair food closer to home? You can bet your fried Twinkie
By Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude
Local restaurants are serving fried Twinkies, funnel cake and cotton candy with a few special tweaks.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude  |  11:00 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Restaurants

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Ask Tom Sietsema: That time there were rodents on 18th Street
By Alex Baldinger
Should a restaurant be blamed for rodents on the street near its outdoor patio?

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:40 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 08/15/2012

Anthony Pilla says “ciao!” to Eastern Market’s Seventh Hill
By Tom Sietsema
The demonstrative pizzaiolo is joining up with the team behind Ghibellina, a new concept from the owners of Acqua Al 2.

By Tom Sietsema  |  10:58 AM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 08:32 PM ET, 08/14/2012

D.C. Restaurant Week: Eating my words after lunch at the Oval Room
By Justin Rude
Foodies might snicker, but a three-and-a-half star restaurant doesn’t stop being a three-and-a-half star restaurant just because it’s D.C. Restaurant Week.

By Justin Rude  |  08:32 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 08/13/2012

It’s Restaurant Week, again
By Justin Rude
It’s a really big week for the Washington-area dining scene. Also, Restaurant Week is happening.

By Justin Rude  |  01:25 PM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Going Out Gurus, Restaurants

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012

What’s the best new addition to D.C.’s tacosphere?
By Alex Baldinger
Tacos are almost literally falling from the sky these days. But do any of these new establishments rise to the level of greatness?

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Eamonn’s and Bar TNT to open Monday in Arlington
By Tom Sietsema
Expected to open for dinner Aug. 13, the combination Irish dining room and watering hole represents the first departure from Alexandria by chef Cathal Armstrong and his partners.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:21 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Leesburg’s Doner Bistro coming to Adams Morgan, and we’re looking forward to it
By Justin Rude
Good news, Shawarma King’s replacement in Adams Morgan is going to save you a trip to Leesburg.

By Justin Rude  |  12:01 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Crios Modern Mexican opens in Dupont Circle
By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn
The restaurant is the latest in a string of Mexican joints

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn  |  03:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Restaurants

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Et Voila! partner and pastry chef Mickael Cornu departs for San Diego
By Justin Rude
Owner Claudio Pirollo tells the Going Out Guide that business partner and pastry chef Mickael Cornu left the restaurant three months ago to rejoin his former employer, Federal Bakers.

By Justin Rude  |  03:36 PM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 07/30/2012

Former Central Michel Richard executive chef Jason Maddens tapped for Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling
By Tom Sietsema
The former executive chef at Central Michel Richard takes over an 18,000-square-foot dining complex in Northern Virginia, scheduled to open Sept. 1.

By Tom Sietsema  |  05:55 PM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Elizabeth’s Gone Raw unveils new bar, new chef
By Justin Rude
A chef switch at Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, where Jonathan Seningen recently succeeded chef Thomas Berry, isn’t the only big change the restaurant is going through.

By Justin Rude  |  12:33 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 07/23/2012

Back Alley Waffles owner on Groupon: ‘I might have jumped without checking very well’
By Alex Baldinger and Justin Rude
“I might have jumped without checking very well,” Craig Nelsen said.

By Alex Baldinger and Justin Rude  |  01:06 PM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 07/20/2012

Woodward Table to replace Potenza downtown
By Tom Sietsema
Vidalia chef Jeff Buben will turn the former Potenza into a bar and restaurant with a takeout operation serving breakfast and lunch.

By Tom Sietsema  |  03:14 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 07/20/2012

Essential vegetarian eats: Readers weigh in
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Fried “chicken” and a delicate vegan pastry round out the list.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:19 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 07/20/2012

D.C.’s frozen drinks, spraygrounds, getaways and more ways to beat the heat
By Weekend staff

By Weekend staff  |  02:12 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012

La Forchetta vs. La Fourchette: What’s in a name?
By Fritz Hahn
The Italian restaurant in Palisades is changing its name after complaints from the sound-alike French restaurant in Adams Morgan.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Essential vegetarian dishes: Staff faves
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We share our favorite vegetarian dishes.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  10:30 AM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Vegetarian and vegan dishes from D.C. restaurants: Readers pick the best
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Going Out Guide asked readers for the vegetarian or vegan dish every Washingtonian must try.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:51 AM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Radius Pizza reprieve? Well, there’s always Pete’s
By Melissa Bell
Radius Pizza may not be finished just yet

By Melissa Bell  |  06:57 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Dolci Gelati pops up at LivingSocial
By Stephanie Merry
This week, get your frozen treat fix at 918 F St. NW.

By Stephanie Merry  |  12:19 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Chef Nate Waugaman joins Tallula and EatBar
By Tom Sietsema
The former Addies chef is bringing some of his personal favorites to the menu at the neighborhood restaurant.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:39 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Restaurants

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Taylor Gourmet opens in Dupont; Meatballs and Radius close
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The summer of restaurant closings continues.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:38 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Saying goodbye to Armand’s Chicago Pizzeria in Tenleytown, set to close June 30
By Alex Baldinger
After 37 years, the original Armand’s location is closing its doors.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:24 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Stay cool with beer and oysters
By Fritz Hahn
The next four days will be scorchers, and what better way to cool off than with a cold beer?

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:03 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2012

El Chucho brings tacos, margaritas and a sweet rooftop deck to Columbia Heights
By Fritz Hahn
El Chucho, a Mexican taqueria from the team behind Jackie’s and Jackie’s Sidebar, opens Friday at 11th and Lamont streets NW.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 06/26/2012

This thing you should try: Kangaroo Boxing Club’s johnny cakes
By Alex Baldinger
Sturdier than mom’s Bisquick recipe, yet the crispy, golden-brown exterior crackles apart at the touch of a fork.

By Alex Baldinger  |  06:25 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Rammys roundup: Rasika, Fiola and Bourbon Steak among top winners at annual awards gala
By Alex Baldinger
The Restaurant Assocation Metropolitan Washington handed out its annual awards last night.

By Alex Baldinger  |  03:31 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Proof veterans plan to hatch The Red Hen
By Tom Sietsema
Italian-influenced American restaurant slated to open in Bloomingdale in early 2013.

By Tom Sietsema  |  11:32 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Photos: Inside the Brixton, the Anglophile bar and restaurant coming to Ninth and U streets NW
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We got a peek at the new British-themed bar and restaurant slated to open July 1.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:42 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Bryan Voltaggio introduces Family Meal
By Tom Sietsema
The celebrity chef’s latest Frederick restaurant turns a former car dealership into a diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

By Tom Sietsema  |  04:36 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 06/19/2012

The Underground going out of service to make way for Belgian-themed St. Arnold’s the Abbey
By Alex Baldinger
The London-themed pub opened by the St. Arnold’s crew will be rebranded as St. Arnold’s the Abbey and will sport a Belgian theme.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:37 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 06/18/2012

Have you heard? Pig ear is on the menu
By Justin Rude
Looking for the latest nose-to-tail trend? Look no further than the lowly pig’s ear, whose fired form is currently popping up on a few of the area’s freshest menus.

By Justin Rude  |  12:54 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Food in focus: Bandolero and La Forchetta
By Justin Rude
This week, Washington Pst food critic Tom Sietsema turned his eye on two recently opened, highly anticipated restaurants.

By Justin Rude  |  12:39 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 06/12/2012

All We Can Eat: Wagshal’s set to fill Balducci’s vacancy in Northwest
By Alex Baldinger
The longtime Spring Valley butcher and sandwich shop will open a second location with an open layout reminiscent of the markets of Spain.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:45 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 06/12/2012

Father’s Day plans for dads who like beer
By Fritz Hahn
If your dad likes lagers — or wants to know more about them — there are Father’s Day beer dinners and events tailored just for him.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:59 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 06/01/2012

D.C.’s Essential Veggie Eats: Last call for nominations
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Have a favorite dish? Send it our way.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:30 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 05/25/2012

Move over, pepperoni sauce: at Mike Isabella’s Bandolero, queso fundido steals the show
By Alex Baldinger
Mike Isabella’s modern Mexican restaurant is up and running in Georgetown.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:18 AM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 05/24/2012

Celebrate Memorial Day with food and drink
By Justin Rude
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and while we have chronicled some of our favorite nightlife and family events for the the break, here are a few food-related happening to make it a more delicious day off.

By Justin Rude  |  01:40 PM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 05/24/2012

Bandolero opens tonight; keep track of new restaurants with our guide
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Mike Isabella’s "taco-centric, margarita-laden" second restaurant opens in Georgetown. Want to keep up with the latest and hottest places in town? Check out this continually updated photo gallery of the restaurants that have opened so far this year.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:57 PM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 05/24/2012

Sri Lankan Supper Club pop-up, Bombay Club look beyond chicken tikka
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Sri Lankan Supper Club and Bombay Club look beyond chicken tikka

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:41 AM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 05/22/2012

Banana Leaves in Dupont Circle back in action after fire damage repairs
By Tom Sietsema
The pan-Asian Dupont Circle restaurant is back in service after a fire closed the space for more than a year.

By Tom Sietsema  |  01:50 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 05/18/2012

Mad Fox Brewing Company brings in former Michel sous to helm kitchen
By Justin Rude
Andrew Dixon, last seen at the recently shuttered Michel in Tysons Corner, has taken over the kitchen at the popular Falls Church brewpub.

By Justin Rude  |  03:01 PM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Tom Sietsema’s Spring Dining Guide by the numbers
By Alex Baldinger
The Post’s food critic revisits 15 previously reviewed restaurants to see how they stack up today.

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:29 PM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Sound Bites at the 9:30 Club celebrates the D.C. food scene’s evolving appetite
By Megan Buerger
Twenty-five restaurants and a slew of musical acts will take part in a street festival on Sunday to raise funds for D.C. Central Kitchen.

By Megan Buerger  |  02:30 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Food in Focus: Boqueria, Haven Pizzeria, Dulce’s Bakery
By Justin Rude
Last week’s reviews yielded a bounty of delicious food photography. Check out the best in this edition of Food in Focus.

By Justin Rude  |  01:33 PM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 05/14/2012

CityZen video showcases kitchen’s elegant dance
By Jess Righthand
We’ve shed light in recent years on the splurge-worthy delights put out nightly by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s culinary temple CityZen. But what does it look like behind the scenes of Eric Ziebold’s 1,000 plate-per-night kitchen?

By Jess Righthand  |  11:58 AM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Events

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Closed since 2010, Iron Gate Inn reopening with Tony Chittum of Alexandria’s Vermilion
By Tom Sietsema
After closing in 2010, the Dupont Circle landmark is getting a second lease on life, with chef Tony Chittum of Alexandria’s Vermilion taking over the kitchen.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:27 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 05/09/2012

National recognition for the Italian Store’s Roma; more of our favorite D.C. area sandwiches
By Justin Rude
Serious Eats profiled the Roma sandwich, a favorite at the Arlington institution Italian Store as part of its ongoing A Sandwich Today series.

By Justin Rude  |  01:35 PM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Calling all foodies: We’re seeking Washington’s essential veggie eats
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Share your picks for the region’s best vegetarian and vegan dishes.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:11 PM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Food in focus: Rogue 24, Green Pig Bistro and the week in culinary photography
By Justin Rude
This week Tom Sietsema wrote about two exciting restaurants, the Green Pig Bistro, and R.J. Cooper’s Rogue 24.

By Justin Rude  |  02:50 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 05/03/2012

Frederick, Maryland, food challenge: Five burger patties, 10 strips of bacon, 30 minutes, no problem?
By Alex Baldinger
A scoreboard keeps track of the winners and losers: 18 of the 25 contestants have failed.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:52 PM ET, 05/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 05/03/2012

GOG Mailbag: Vegetarian-friendly food options in Gaithersburg and Rockville
By Amy Joyce
A reader wrote us to ask where she could take her meat-loving son and his vegetarian significant other for dinner in Rockville. Here’s what we came up with.

By Amy Joyce  |  11:29 AM ET, 05/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Bean and Bite scheduled for a June debut
By Tom Sietsema
The owner of downtown gastropub Againn has plans to open a coffee and pastry pick-up spot on 15th Street NW.

By Tom Sietsema  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/27/2012

In search of sips and scones on Mother’s Day
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Going Out Guide offers help to a reader in search of an elegant tea for her 89-year-old mother.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:55 PM ET, 04/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 04/27/2012

Jewel of India: Food in focus
By Justin Rude
For this Sunday’s dining column in the magazine, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema checked out subcontinental newcomer Jewel of India. In a sparkling debut, the polished Silver Spring gem earned two-and-a-half stars from Sietsema and praise for its cooking, service and decor.

By Justin Rude  |  11:16 AM ET, 04/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 04/26/2012

D.C.’s international markets: How well do you know them?
By Emily Wax
When you need pomegranate molasses or berbere spice, do you know where to go? Read a foreign correspondent’s picks for unique shops, and test your knowledge of where to find exotic ingredients.

By Emily Wax  |  12:34 PM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 04/19/2012

Waffles land on Blagden Alley
By Justin Rude
Hot on the heels of Tim Carman’s story on the District’s second-class status as a breakfast city comes news of the opening of a small waffle and smoothie bar on Bladgen Alley named, appropriately, Back Alley Waffles.

By Justin Rude  |  02:16 PM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Going Out Gurus, Restaurants

Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 04/17/2012

Dining Out for Life set for April 26
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Eat out April 26, and the restaurants will donate proceeds of sales to help serve meals to the ill.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:05 PM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:43 PM ET, 04/16/2012

Last chance: Help name Aaron Gordon’s 14th Street restaurant
By Justin Rude
As our contest to help local restaurateur Aaron Gordon name his forthcoming 14th Street tavern enters its final day, we wanted to remind you that there is still time to get involved.

By Justin Rude  |  05:43 PM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 04/16/2012

Now open: Chez Billy and Town Hall’s back patio
By Fritz Hahn
Two much anticipated spaces opened this weekend: Chez Billy brings style and cocktails to Petworth, and Town Hall’s large courtyard gives Glover Park a place to hang outdoors.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:34 PM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 04/11/2012

Breakfast in Washington: A thing of the past?
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Post Food section’s Tim Carman wonders what happened to the “most important meal of the day.”

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  07:30 AM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 04/10/2012

Toast to grilled cheese with Thursday’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day a dubious holiday? Perhaps, but we’ll take any excuse to dive into these gooey wonders.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:31 PM ET, 04/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 04/06/2012

Black and Orange and the Hamilton dramatically scale back hours, 24-hour city status in doubt
By Justin Rude
Sorry, late-night eaters. It turns out The District may not be such a 24-hour city after all.

By Justin Rude  |  12:07 PM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 04/05/2012

Help Aaron Gordon name his upcoming 14th Street restaurant
By Justin Rude
Remember that new restaurant opening in the old ACKC space we told you about on Tuesday? You may remember that the forthcoming neighborhood tavern was as of yet unnamed. Well, owner Aaron Gordon is looking to change that, and he’s asking Going Out Guide readers to help.

By Justin Rude  |  01:59 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 04/05/2012

Mike Isabella’s Bandolero will open first as a pop-up at Tackle Box in Cleveland Park
By Tom Sietsema
Construction work has delayed the Mexican restaurant’s opening in the former Hook space in Georgetown, so in the meantime, you’ll be able to try Bandolero in tasting menu form.

By Tom Sietsema  |  08:58 AM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Prince of Petworth’s Dan Silverman joins the Gurus chat
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The blogger, who spots the city’s soon-to-open bars and restaurants, is our guest Guru on Thursday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Events

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 04/03/2012

Red Velvet, TangySweet and Rabbit owner to open a restaurant and pub on 14th Street
By Justin Rude
The Aaron Gordon empire is about to welcome another member, as the prolific local purveyor of frozen yogurt, cupcakes and simple, healthy fare is set to open a neighborhood restaurant and pub on 14th Street.

By Justin Rude  |  12:09 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Blue 44: Food in focus
By Justin Rude
In this week’s dining column, Tom Sietsema visits the new Friendship Heights restaurant Blue 44 . While he doesn’t love the entire menu, our critic fell hard for the Monday evening fried chicken plate, and he decrees that you can eat there contentedly on other days of the week, providing you know what to order.

By Justin Rude  |  01:31 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Alegria from chef Patrick Bazin: A new place for tacos and tequila in Vienna
By Tom Sietsema
Chef Patrick Bazin, and his wife, co-owner, Julie, will open the new Mexican spot in Vienna in April.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:43 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/29/2012

Khepra’s Raw Food brings the uncooked trend to H Street NE
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Vegan and gluten-free fare arrives in the back of a wellness shop.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2012

2941’s music sounds like ‘80s porn, and more from Tom Sietsema’s chat
By Justin Rude
This week’s chat with Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema touched on a number of interesting issues, including where to eat and drink in San Francisco, the decline of an old favorite and the curious soundtrack choice at the recently renovated 2941.

By Justin Rude  |  02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 03/28/2012

Jaleo reopens with a new look
By Anne Kenderdine
The downtown Jaleo was transformed during the quick 30-day renovation.

By Anne Kenderdine  |  01:52 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Juice Joint reopens and other restaurant news
By Justin Rude
After taking a few months off for renovations, Juice Joint Cafe has reopened its doors, instantly upgrading the neighborhood’s lunch options.

By Justin Rude  |  04:59 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 03/26/2012

Rasika West End: What to expect from Ashok Bajaj’s latest D.C. restaurant
By Justin Rude
Rasika West End officially opens on Friday, but a soft opening us underway through Wednesday. If you managed to grab a seat, here is a look at what you might encounter.

By Justin Rude  |  06:14 PM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Food in focus: 2941
By Justin Rude
Falls Church’s 2941 has reopened with a redecorated space and a Mediterranean-accented menu, making the restaurant’s halcyon days seem a distant memory in the process.

By Justin Rude  |  05:48 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

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

Ashok Bajaj’s Rasika West End nears completion
By Alex Baldinger
The sister restaurant to the Penn Quarter Indian staple is set to open next week.

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 03/20/2012

A guide to cherry blossom dining
By Justin Rude
Hungry blossom-goers are left with a decision: pack a picnic or expand the usual definition of “nearby restauramt.” Either way, we have a few suggestions.

By Justin Rude  |  01:29 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/19/2012

Food in focus: Fiola
By Justin Rude
In Sunday’s Washington Post Magazine, Tom Sietsema took a second look at Fiola and awarded the year-old Italian restaurant three stars.

By Justin Rude  |  12:16 PM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 03/15/2012

It’s official: Ted’s Bulletin opening second location
By Justin Rude
The Matchbox Food Group’s announcement of a second Ted’s Bulletin location leads a collection of local food news.

By Justin Rude  |  02:38 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Pi Day means cheap pies — and beer — at District of Pi
By Fritz Hahn
District of Pi marks Pi Day with pizzas and beers for $3.14.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:55 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events, Restaurants

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/13/2012

Cleveland Park’s Ripple to open market
By Justin Rude
Cleveland Park standout Ripple is set to open a small neighborhood market — complete with scratch-made sweets and sandwiches — on March 22.

By Justin Rude  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 03/09/2012

Food in focus: Maple Ave. Restaurant
By Justin Rude
In Sunday’s dining column, Candy Sagon fills in for Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema. Sagon visits Vienna’s Maple Ave Restaurant, an imaginative, Asian-influenced, contemporary American restaurant.

By Justin Rude  |  03:02 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012

Pho U Vietnamese pop-up is back on at Montserrat House
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The three-night-only Vietnamese restaurant, canceled in February, is set for Thursday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Events

Posted at 03:10 PM ET, 03/05/2012

Jose Andres hits the street with Pepe
By Justin Rude
Pepe, the city’s newest member of the food truck fleet, hits the street tomorrow, and comes with a bit more pedigree than your typical lunch wagon: D.C. kitchen superstar Jose Andres is the man behind Pepe’s menu of Spanish accented sandwiches.

By Justin Rude  |  03:10 PM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 03/02/2012

Boqueria is ready to serve small plates March 15
By Tom Sietsema
The New York import arrives with a patio and D.C.-specific dishes. Its Dupont location will be the largest of the three restaurants.

By Tom Sietsema  |  11:29 AM ET, 03/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Will Artley heads to Pizzeria Orso (with a stamp of approval)
By Tom Sietsema
But does he have any experience making Neapolitan pizza, its signature dish?

By Tom Sietsema  |  03:06 PM ET, 02/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Standard set to reopen on March 1
By Fritz Hahn
Standard, which won raves for its barbecue and beer last summer, is set to reopen next Thursday with an expanded menu and expanded patio.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 02/23/2012

Reasons to play hooky today
By Going Out Guide staff
How could you possibly handle work on a day like this? Here are our favorite places to go when you need a day off.

By Going Out Guide staff  |  11:23 AM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs, Museums

Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 02/22/2012

All you can’t eat: D.C.’s food feats
By Alex Baldinger
No matter how hungry you are, there’s no way you’re finishing most of these massive, spicy or massively-spicy menu items.

By Alex Baldinger  |  07:37 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 02/22/2012

New York Times on Shake Shack: ‘Meh’
By Alex Baldinger
Food critic Pete Wells dissects the power of Shake Shack in Tuesday’s edition of the paper.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:39 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Food in focus: Elisir
By Justin Rude
In the Sunday’s dining column in The Washington Post Magazine, food critic Tom Sietsema celebrated something in­cred­ibly rare in the D.C. area: the emergence of a new fine dining restaurant.

By Justin Rude  |  04:52 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Let the Mardi Gras parties roll
By Fritz Hahn
If you’re looking for cheap drinks and beads a la Bourbon Street, it seems that every other bar is hosting a Mardi Gras party tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:19 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 02/17/2012

The Got Plans? Recap: Beautiful bars and bathrooms and wine getaways
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Going Out Gurus were joined by Lauren Miller and Brian Winter of the design firm Edit.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:34 PM ET, 02/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012

Got Plans: Meet D.C.’s most stylish bar designers
By Fritz Hahn
The two-person design firm Edit is behind a number of D.C.’s coolest nightspots. They join us on Got Plans? to talk about their favorite past projects and the local bar scene.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 02/14/2012

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens in Dupont Hilton: Is Paris Hilton far behind?
By Jess Righthand
Stars who make the trek from Los Angeles to D.C. for April’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner can now find a comfort of home in the lobby of the Washington Hilton.

By Jess Righthand  |  12:18 PM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 02/10/2012

Food in focus: District Commons
By Justin Rude
Take a look inside restaurateur Jeff Tunks’s newest addition to the local dining scene: District Commons, an American tavern on Washington Circle.

By Justin Rude  |  01:10 PM ET, 02/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Ask Tom chat recap: Water, water everywhere
By Justin Rude
In Wednesday’s Ask Tom chat, readers and Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema discussed the best spots for oysters, including Pearl Dive, and a server’s question about diners drinking too much water.

By Justin Rude  |  03:22 PM ET, 02/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Acclaimed Town House chefs leave – for D.C., maybe?
By Tom Sietsema
John Shields and his wife, Karen Urie Shields, are scouting restaurant locations in the Mid-Atlantic, Tom Sietsema reports.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:55 PM ET, 02/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 02/06/2012

D.C. Meat-Free Week kicks off today
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The third year of the event enlists restaurants and food trucks across the city to add vegan dishes to the menu.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:16 PM ET, 02/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Events, Restaurants

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

The area’s romantic places and Valentine’s dates under $30
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Plus five Valentine’s dates for less than $30 a person.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:21 PM ET, 02/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Restaurants | Tags:  Valentine's Day

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Food in focus: Valentine’s Day edition
By David Malitz
Looking for the perfect meal on Valentine’s Day? It depends on what kind of diner you are.

By David Malitz  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Ice goes upscale at Bourbon Steak
By Tom Sietsema
While D,C.’s small craft cocktail-focused bars have already been talking up the role ice plays in your drink, now a national restaurant group is investing in specialty forms of frozen water.

By Tom Sietsema  |  04:54 PM ET, 02/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Ask Tom: $100 bottles of beer
By Alex Baldinger
Should your server make sure you know how much an unusually expensive item costs before he places your the order with the bar or kitchen?

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:46 PM ET, 02/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 02/01/2012

The Washington Post vs. the nine-pound cheeseburger
By Alex Baldinger
This is the story of a nine-pound cheeseburger, and the hard-working, burger-loving journalists who attempted to finish it.

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:48 PM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Black & Orange now flipping burgers on 14th Street
By Alex Baldinger
Black & Orange’s second location is open for business on 14th Street NW, just south of U Street. [Read more]

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:00 PM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 01/30/2012

10 Valentine’s reservations you should make
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The heady, multi-course menus are set at the area’s most romantic restaurants.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:41 AM ET, 01/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants | Tags:  Valentine's Day

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Food in focus: Evening Star Cafe
By David Malitz
See photos of the can’t-miss dishes from the Alexandria restaurant, just reviewed by Post critic Tom Sietsema in The Washington Post Magazine.

By David Malitz  |  02:01 PM ET, 01/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 01/26/2012

Meet vegan guest Guru Erica Meier
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Join us Thursday at 1 p.m. as we talk about vegetarian and vegan dining in D.C.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  09:52 AM ET, 01/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants | Tags:  vegan, vegetarian, Got Plans?

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with D.C.’s Chinese eats
By Jess Righthand
Today marks the first day of the Year of the Dragon. With Chinese New Year festivities on the horizon for this weekend, don’t forget to incorporate some of the city’s delicious Chinese food into your plans.

By Jess Righthand  |  01:27 PM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 01/20/2012

What to do this weekend: Explore Adams Morgan
By Fritz Hahn
Think Adams Morgan is only for 22-year-olds looking for cheap drinks and Jumbo Slice pizza? A new generation of hip restaurants and bars would beg to differ.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:43 PM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Ask Tom: News direct from R.J. Cooper
By Justin Rude
It was an active and interesting chat this morning, highlighted by an update on R.J. Cooper’s recovery from the chef himself.

By Justin Rude  |  01:06 PM ET, 01/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 01/17/2012

A new restaurant for the former Mendocino Grille space
By Tom Sietsema
A former sous chef from Equinox and his wife, chief of staff to Sen. Barbara Boxer, will launch their new restaurant in the former Mendocino Grille space in Georgetown.

By Tom Sietsema  |  01:16 PM ET, 01/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Ask Tom recap: Fancy wine lists, Restaurant Week with toddlers and Tom hits the airwaves
By Justin Rude
In yesterday’s Ask Tom chat, the Washington Post Food critic tackled a number of interesting local food questions. He started off with a look at plate splitting charges before reminding us of Bistro Lepic’s fancy new wine list and promoting a new gallery of his favorite cheap eats around the area.

By Justin Rude  |  12:28 PM ET, 01/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Got Plans? preview: Lynne Breaux talks Restaurant Week
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The president of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington dishes on the growth of the local restaurant scene and more before our chat Thursday at 1 p.m.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:00 PM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Tom Sietsema’s favorite cheap eats
By Alex Baldinger
Want to dine like a food critic while sticking to a budget? Skip the Restaurant Week reservations and check out out photo gallery of Tom Sietsema’s cheap eats.

By Alex Baldinger  |  03:30 PM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Restaurant Week options aplenty
By Alex Baldinger
Looking for a Restaurant Week dinner tonight? You have no shortage of options. A quick OpenTable search for a party of two tonight yields more than 200 restaurants with availability.

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:14 PM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Restaurant Week: Share your food photos with #dishdc
By Bethonie Butler
Share photos of what you’re eating at Restaurant Week with #dishdc. [ Read more ]

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:47 PM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:21 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Coming soon to Clarendon: the Green Pig
By Justin Rude
Chef Scot Harlan, an Arlington native with deep local roots, hopes to do right by his home town by opening an American/French bistro in the old American Flatbread space on Fillmore Street in Clarendon.

By Justin Rude  |  06:21 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Try This: Winemaker tastings at Northside Social
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Arlington coffeehouse and wine bar’s five-course wine tasting and mini-dinner, plus a chance to meet a winemaker, is a bargain and great for a date night.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:38 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Try This

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 01/06/2012

This thing you should try: Acre 121’s smoked trout dip
By Alex Baldinger
Smoked fish is rarely something I crave on a consistent basis. I don’t think I’m alone in that, which is what makes Acre 121’s smoked trout dip such a pleasant surprise.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:14 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 01/05/2012

In a sandwich-crazed city, it’s torta time
By Justin Rude
The Mexican sandwich, a staple of West Coast taquerias, is rare in D.C. Try it at these three spots. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude  |  12:21 PM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Chat recap: The first Ask Tom of 2012
By Justin Rude
Yesterday, in his weekly Wednesday chat, Tom Sietsema started the year by tackling a typically diverse array of reader questions.

By Justin Rude  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Five questions for Eater DC’s Amy McKeever
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The restaurants blogger tells us her favorite dishes and forecasts the year in eating.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:37 PM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 01/03/2012

More essential eats: Readers round out our list
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We showed you 40 D.C.-area dishes you just have to try, and more thoughts poured in.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:02 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Looking ahead: Restaurants
By Justin Rude
Tacos, ramen and more: The 2012 restaurant openings we’re most anticipating.

By Justin Rude  |  01:27 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 01/03/2012

District Kitchen launches in Woodley Park
By Tom Sietsema
Chef Drew Trautmann’s new restaurant has its official opening on Jan. 4.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:49 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 12/30/2011

Food in focus: Mio
By Justin Rude
Tom Sietsema visited the enlivened restaurant for this week’s Sunday dining column in The Wshington Post Magazine and found a new last-meal request

By Justin Rude  |  02:29 PM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 12/29/2011

Washington’s 40 most essential eats
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The most mouthwatering sandwiches, pupusas, pizza and Indian food, courtesy of readers.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:38 PM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 12/28/2011

Where to eat (tacos) now: Mama Chuy
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The quaint, family-owned cafe serves Jalisco-style Mexican food at affordable prices.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:39 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011

Get out of the holiday rut with recently opened restaurants
By Justin Rude
Have friends and relatives in town who need entertaining? Looking for something new? A few new or recently refurbished dining rooms give you the opportunity to break out of your seasonal groove.

By Justin Rude  |  07:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Food in focus: 100° C Chinese Cuisine
By Justin Rude
Tom Sietsema gives new Fairfax restaurant 100° C Chinese Cuisine high marks for the way its food subtly blends sweet, sour and spice.

By Justin Rude  |  01:30 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Lunch today: A final taste of Tomatillo Taqueria
By Justin Rude
Today is a sad one for Dupont Circle taco fans. George Grau’s Tomatillo Taqueria is closing its doors — or rather, the window at the Big Hunt — forever after lunch service today.

By Justin Rude  |  11:36 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Food experts dish out New Year’s resolutions
By Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema gets some dining scene innovators to share what they’re planning to try out in 2012. See which of their ideas will land on your plate.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:38 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Food in focus: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
By Justin Rude
Take a look inside Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, one of the year’s best restaurant debuts.

By Justin Rude  |  02:00 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Poll: 2011’s best new restaurant
By Justin Rude
Take our poll and tell us what you think the best new restaurant of 2011 was.

By Justin Rude  |  04:16 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Mario Batali might be close to landing a D.C. Eataly location
By Debra Leithauser
All We Can Eat reports that Batali may be close to securing a D.C. spot for his Eataly concept.

By Debra Leithauser  |  02:05 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

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

This thing you should try: Duffy’s Monster Burger
By Alex Baldinger
From foie gras to a fried egg, you can get just about anything on a burger in this town, but you can’t get a burger on anything quite as easily.

By Alex Baldinger  |  11:11 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Try This

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Donate to charity and everyone wins
By Fritz Hahn
Donate canned food, used clothing or new toys to a local charity, and you walk away with cheaper (or free) beer, a free snack, or even a year’s worth of free concert tickets.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:55 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Holiday, Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Food in focus: Chameleon
By Justin Rude
On its 10th anniversary, this Baltimore charmer is still staying true to its vision of simple, seasonal Mid-Atlantic cuisine done right, says critic Tom Sietsema. Scott Suchman’s images are enough to inspire a trip up 95.

By Justin Rude  |  12:43 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 12/13/2011

D.C. pizza: Reader faves
By Justin Rude
In Friday’s Weekend section, we picked our favorite D.C. pizza parlors and asked you to tell us what we missed. Here are your favorites.

By Justin Rude  |  11:08 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Blue Duck Tavern taps a top toque
By Tom Sietsema
The Park Hyatt Washington has hired Texas-born Sebastien Archambault to tend the wood-fired oven at Blue Duck Tavern in the West End, succeeding Brian McBride, who recently left the hotel after 25 years to go into business with his longtime friend and fellow chef Robert Wiedmaier.

By Tom Sietsema  |  05:55 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

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

Restaurant Week menu sneak peeks
By Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema asks some of the top chefs in town what they’re planning to serve for the prix-fixe deal.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:59 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

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

Got Plans? recap: Punches and parties
By Fritz Hahn
The Gurus and guest Dan Searing took your questions about cocktails, holiday gatherings, shopping and a guys’ night out.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:10 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Pizza showdown: Rank the D.C. area’s top pies
By Alex Baldinger
Pizza: You like it, I like it, and any way you slice it (in squares or triangles, of course), it’s everywhere. Now’s your chance to rank them.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:54 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 12/08/2011

D.C. Restaurant Week set for Jan. 9-15, 2012
By Alex Baldinger
Deal-seeking diners, get your reservation fingers ready: The winter edition of D.C. Restaurant Week has been announced for Jan. 9-15, 2012.

By Alex Baldinger  |  03:35 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Ask Tom: Tipping on wine
By Justin Rude
Tom Sietsema talked about estimating gratuity for that bottle, plus

By Justin Rude  |  04:41 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Best barbecue: And the winner is...
By Alex Baldinger
Based on your votes in our latest (unscientific, it must be said) poll, Smoke and Barrel is the home of the D.C. area’s best barbecue. [ Read more ]

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 12/01/2011

A new look and a new chef for Evening Star Café
By Tom Sietsema
The retaurant adds a strong Southern theme with new dishes and the addition of the new chef, a Georgia native who comes to the job from CityZen.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:57 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Steak and Cheese out, Hell Burger back in
By Justin Rude
Boy, that didn’t last long. If you loved its gooey, half-pound hoagie, here’s where you can find it now.

By Justin Rude  |  11:41 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Pork Barrel and Memphis open; who has the D.C. area’s best ‘cue?
By Justin Rude
It’s a big week for area barbecue fans, as an already crowded meat market gets fresh competition. Vote for who has the best ‘cue cuts in the area.

By Justin Rude  |  05:40 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Five questions for chef Logan Cox
By Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema finds out the latest news from the man behind Ripple in Cleveland Park. Hint: it involves a transplant from Bar Pilar.

By Tom Sietsema  |  01:21 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Tom Sietsema’s holiday splurges for every budget
By Tom Sietsema
Just because you’re scrimping and saving for the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t afford a little self-indulgence.

By Tom Sietsema  |  11:55 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Penn Quarter’s ‘purveyors of rounded meat’
By Alex Baldinger
I’ll admit to a certain degree of skepticism when I walked into Michel Richard’s newest establishment, Penn Quarter’s Meatballs.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:46 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Room 11 fires up the griddle for brunch
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Columbia Heights restaurant’s tiny kitchen will crank out dishes during the day.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  09:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 11/28/2011

Tom Sietsema’s mail bag: Lamenting no-shows
By Justin Rude
A periodic peek at The Post food critic’s e-mail, voicemail and inbox.

By Justin Rude  |  03:53 PM ET, 11/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 11/23/2011

Tough-to-book tables aplenty tonight
By Alex Baldinger
Some of the city’s most-difficult-to-book-at-the-last-minute restaurants have availability tonight if you’re willing to be flexible.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:09 PM ET, 11/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 11/18/2011

Food in focus: Mala Tang
By Justin Rude
Take a look inside Mala Tang , Arlington’s young spot for individually sized Sichuan hot pots. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude  |  02:45 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 11/18/2011

What’s Shakin,’ Act 2: Salt & Pepper to reopen
By Tom Sietsema
Dark since just before Halloween, the five-month-old Palisades restaurant is reopening Nov. 29 with a new menu and a fresh face in the kitchen, Russell Braitsch of Baltimore.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:40 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 11/18/2011

Highlights from this week’s chat: Boxed wine and bachelorettes
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We waded through the murky world of wine with the expert sommelier and all-around rock star Andy Myers.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:19 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Misc., Restaurants | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 11/16/2011

Cafe Grande: K Street’s hidden coffee oasis
By Fritz Hahn
An average-looking K Street deli houses a serious coffee program.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:07 PM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 11/16/2011

Today in Food: Turkey time
By Justin Rude
Turkeys, pies and holiday tips dominate this week’s Thanksgiving-themed Food section.

By Justin Rude  |  12:52 PM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 11/16/2011

Where vegetarians can dine out on Thanksgiving
By Barbara J. Saffir
Many restaurants will serve the traditional turkey. Here’s where vegetarians can dine well.

By Barbara J. Saffir  |  11:40 AM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 11/09/2011

Today in Food: From ballet studio to bakery
By Justin Rude
A look inside the pages of today’s Food section.

By Justin Rude  |  10:55 AM ET, 11/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 11/08/2011

Three Dining Guide-approved tables for Thanksgiving
By Justin Rude
If you plan on getting your annual turkey and cranberry fix at a local restaurant for Thanksgiving this year and you haven’t made a reservation yet, it’s time to get serious.

By Justin Rude  |  01:52 PM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 11/07/2011

A second restaurant for Mike Isabella: Bandolero
By Tom Sietsema
The Graffiato chef will turn the fire-damaged Georgetown restaurant into a small-plates, Mexican-themed place.

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:05 PM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:37 PM ET, 11/04/2011

GM and sommelier Matthew Carroll leaves Rogue 24
By Justin Rude
Looks like the departures are continuing at Rogue 24. Tim Carman reports that Matthew Carrol is the recent high profile empoyee to jump ship.

By Justin Rude  |  05:37 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 11/04/2011

Food in focus: Thai X-Ing
By Justin Rude
Washington Post food dritic Tom Sietsema revisits Thai X-Ing , a tiny LeDroit Park Thai kitchen, to see how it’s fairing after a recent expansion. Check out the photos here.

By Justin Rude  |  04:51 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 11/04/2011

2941 scheduled for a makeover
By Tom Sietsema
The restaurant will close temporarily for the transformation. Will the floor-to-ceiling windows remain?

By Tom Sietsema  |  04:41 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 11/03/2011

Michael Landrum sticks to a simple formula at Steak and Cheese
By Justin Rude
A few weeks after closing Ray’s Hellburger Too, Michael Landrum opened something new in the same North Arlington strip-mall bay. Called Steak and Cheese, the enterprise presents a simple sandwich made well, with no illusions to any regional specification or authenticity.

By Justin Rude  |  06:11 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 11/03/2011

Poll: Which D.C. sandwich shop is tops?
By Alex Baldinger
In honor of National Sandwich Day, take our poll and tell us which area sandwich maker is best.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:14 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 11/02/2011

Today in Food: A taste of Bangladesh
By Justin Rude
This week’s Food section includes the debut of Tim Carman’s column, The Immigrant’s Table.

By Justin Rude  |  12:22 PM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 11/01/2011

Raise a glass to resveratrol
By Alex Baldinger
A component of red wine has some of the same health benefits as a low-cal diet, a new study says. Here’s where to drink up. [ Read more ]

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:49 PM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 10/28/2011

Food in Focus: GrillMarX
By Justin Rude
For his dining column this week, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema traveled to Olney to visit GrillMarX, a new steakhouse and raw bar. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude  |  12:56 PM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Build your own gourmet bloody mary at Poste
By Fritz Hahn
Poste’s new weekend brunch includes a build-your-own bloody mary bar with house-made ingredients from hot sauce to pickles.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Today in Food: Dragon Creek oysters and small batch gins
By Justin Rude
Feel-good oysters, small batch gins, Latin-Korean fusion and more, in today’s Food section.

By Justin Rude  |  08:00 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 10/25/2011

Evening Star Café poised for a makeover (and a new chef)
By Tom Sietsema
The Del Ray restaurant will close after dinner service Nov. 5 for a much-needed renovation and reopen the business later in the month.

By Tom Sietsema  |  05:09 PM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 07:14 PM ET, 10/24/2011

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

By Tim Carman  |  07:14 PM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Rob Weland steps into the kitchen at Cork
By Tom Sietsema
And he’ll find a few familiar faces there from his previous job at Poste, too.

By Tom Sietsema  |  05:29 PM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 10/24/2011

Lunch today: Bonmi
By Justin Rude
Looking for something new for lunch? If you near Farragut Square, it won’t get much newer than Bonmi , a new restaurant serving variations on the popular Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.

By Justin Rude  |  11:58 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Food in focus: Everlasting Life
By Justin Rude
Vegan country fried steak? What does that even look like?

By Justin Rude  |  04:12 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Jetties Bethesda opens Saturday after delays
By Tim Carman
After months of red tape, Bo Blair and David Scribner are set to open the latest Jetties in Bethesda.

By Tim Carman  |  02:51 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Let’s celebrate: The best destinations for groups
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a promotion or another festive event, these restaurants will have room for everyone on your guest list.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:48 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 10/19/2011

Today in Food: Ginger and hot dogs
By Justin Rude
A look inside this week’s Food section.

By Justin Rude  |  03:42 PM ET, 10/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Food in Focus: The Fall Dining Guide
By Justin Rude
Tom Sietsema’s 2011 Fall Dining Guide launched last week and with it came another full gallery of glorious food photography. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude  |  05:31 PM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Inside the Dining Guide: What you said
By Justin Rude
The 2011 Fall Dining Guide included results from a non-scientific user poll. In addition to the statistical information, you told us why you keep returning to your favorite spots.

By Justin Rude  |  06:11 PM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Discover boutique chocolates at Spagnvola
By Amy Orndorff
The tiny chocolate factory offers tours by request on weekends. See what the fun’s all about with our photo gallery. [ Read more ]

By Amy Orndorff  |  06:00 PM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Inside Tom Sietsema’s Dining Guide: Crunching the numbers
By Justin Rude
A detailed look at the star ratings in this year’s guide to 40 restaurants.

By Justin Rude  |  03:02 PM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Rogue 24’s pastry chef heads to Four Seasons
By Tom Sietsema
Chris Ford will be responsible for the sweets at two restaurants within the luxury hotel. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema  |  02:36 PM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Today in Food: Jack Rose, Soupergirl
By Anne Kenderdine
Tom Sietsema takes an early look at the food at Jack Rose Dining Saloon, now open for dinner daily.

By Anne Kenderdine  |  11:08 AM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Voltaggio’s North Market Kitchen is 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  |  02:37 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Best late-night eats? Find them here.
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Skip the diners and big slice. Chow in the midnight hour now means crepes and kimchi hotdogs, dumplings and pie. [Read more]

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:43 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 10/10/2011

The Voltaggio brothers stadium show
By Tim Carman
Bryan and Michael Voltaggio plan to unveil their debut cookbook, with rock-star-like fanfare, at the Frederick Keys' stadium. [Read more]

By Tim Carman  |  04:53 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Events

Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Feeds & reads: Donald Trump owns a Virginia winery
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Gurus round up the week’s must-read blog posts, tweets and restaurant/bar rumor-mongering.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:48 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Restaurants | Tags:  Feeds and Reads

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Taste of DC: Tell us your stories
By Jess Righthand
Everyone was so excited about the festival’s return, but Saturday’s event sure didn’t go as planned. Find out what caused the delayed start and long lines.

By Jess Righthand  |  02:00 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Events

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 10/07/2011

Watershed replaces its chef de cuisine
By Tom Sietsema
After negative reviews of Watershed, the restaurant has a new chef de cuisine. [Read more]

By Tom Sietsema  |  03:49 PM ET, 10/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Headed to Taste of D.C.? Here’s what to eat.
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The revamped fest now brings in high-end places. Here are the booths with the best deals.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:00 PM ET, 10/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Events

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Where to find half-smokes without Ben’s
By Alex Baldinger
Ben’s Chili Bowl is closed until the weekend, creating a serious but temporary power vacuum in the city’s half-smoke empire. Who will save us from this nightmare? [ Read more ]

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:43 PM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Vegetarian comfort food? 3 sandwiches that will hit the spot
By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn
Two new restaurants unveil spectacularly hearty vegan options, while another offers deep-fried goodness worth the trek. [ Read more ]

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn  |  12:06 PM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants | Tags:  vegetarian, vegan