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All We Can Eat: March, 2012

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

Starbucks and the great beetle extract controversy
By Cara Kelly
The coffee chain’s use of beetle extract for food dye has disturbed some consumers. But is it better than a chemical alternative?

By Cara Kelly  |  06:30 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Shopping | Tags:  Cara Kelly

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/30/2012

Virginia Food Expo winners are the complete package
By Jane Touzalin
But it seemed like two award winners from the 2012 expo were all about the packaging.

By Jane Touzalin  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Shopping | Tags:  Jane Touzalin

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 03/29/2012

Market Roundup: March 29-April 4
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  06:00 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/28/2012

Chat Leftovers: Just loafing
By Jane Touzalin
That Irish soda bread you made for St. Patrick’s Day would still be edible if you’d done this.

By Jane Touzalin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/28/2012

Sommeliers aren’t wine scalpers, they’re guides
By Dave McIntyre
A good sommelier, like the one at Estadio, can introduce you to a previously unknown world of wines.

By Dave McIntyre  |  08:30 AM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Johnny Spero’s Suna hints at good things to come
By Tim Carman
Johnny Spero’s pop-up restaurant reveals a chef with a restless creative mind — and a taste for Asian flavors.

By Tim Carman  |  06:00 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/27/2012

Uncurbed DC brings lunch to the dinner party
By Becky Krystal
You can’t usually have beer with your food truck meal. Two nights this weekend, you could.

By Becky Krystal  |  11:30 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Becky Krystal

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/27/2012

Washington Post cookbook set for spring 2013
By Bonnie S. Benwick
Time Capsule Press will collaborate with the Food section on its debut cookbook.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Books, Recipes | Tags:  Bonnie S. Benwick

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/27/2012

Smoke Signals: A Meathead in name only
By Jim Shahin
Craig Goldwyn is no meat head. He’s a guy who writes one of the most science-heavy Web sites on barbecue.

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 03/26/2012

Seeds of change: White House Kitchen Garden’s influence
By Tim Carman
Schools all over the country are suddenly interested in gardening. Is Michelle Obama the reason?

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 PM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman, White House Kitchen Garden

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/26/2012

Which beer is the true monster of hops?
By Greg Kitsock
A panel of local hop heads conducted a blind test and confirmed something they already knew: Hopslam is best.

By Greg Kitsock  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 03/23/2012

D.C. area finalist heads to Pillsbury Bake-Off
By Bonnie S. Benwick
Springfield resident Samantha Miller’s a first-time contestant with a first-time dish. Can she pull off a first-time win this weekend in Orlando?

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  01:30 PM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bonnie S. Benwick

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/23/2012

Cooking Off the Cuff: A lamb lies down in ’kraut
By Edward Schneider
Ed Schneider offers a twist on Alsatian choucroute: good sauerkraut topped with a pink slice of lamb.

By Edward Schneider  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Recipes | Tags:  Cooking Off the Cuff, Edward Schneider

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/23/2012

The cultural convergence of candy and danger
By Tim Carman
Skittles might be a treat for children like Trayvon Martin, but candy also seems to attract menacing company.

By Tim Carman  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Beer Madness: Readers’ vs. judges’ picks
By Cara Kelly
While the panel of judges seems to agree on the superior beers, readers have differing opinions.

By Cara Kelly  |  12:30 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Cara Kelly, Beer Madness

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 03/22/2012

Market Roundup: March 22-25
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  06:00 AM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Duncan Hines Frosting Creations: A baker’s review
By Becky Krystal
The new Frosting Creations from Duncan Hines don’t deserve to grace your baked goods.

By Becky Krystal  |  05:15 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Shopping | Tags:  Becky Krystal

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 09:30 AM ET, 03/21/2012

Chat Leftovers: An open bottle of beer on the wall
By Jane Touzalin
Let’s say you don’t want to drink the whole bottle. Can you keep the contents fresh?

By Jane Touzalin  |  09:30 AM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chat Leftovers

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/20/2012

Smoke Signals: Obama’s BBQ debut
By Jim Shahin
The president’s first visit to a local barbecue joint was way out in Clinton. Was the meal really a political play?

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/19/2012

Cupcakes and froyo together at last at Yocake
By Tim Carman
Yocake’s namesake treat is a gourmet cupcake topped with a swirl of sweetened yogurt.

By Tim Carman  |  01:00 PM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/19/2012

It’s no joke: ‘a light-colored beer that tastes dark’
By Greg Kitsock
The new District ChopHouse beer sports a golden hue, but tastes like a rich, toffee-like porter.

By Greg Kitsock  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/16/2012

NRG selects Bluejacket for the name of its new brewery
By Daniel Fromson
After rejecting names such as Jelly Roll and Ulysses, the company settles on the term for sailors in the U.S. Navy.

By Daniel Fromson  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Daniel Fromson

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/16/2012

Cooking Off the Cuff: Not your standard pancakes
By Edward Schneider
Scottish drop scones look like regular pancakes — but taste nothing like them.

By Edward Schneider  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Recipes | Tags:  Edward Schneider, Cooking Off the Cuff

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Piratz Tavern owners patch up their Corporate sign
By Tim Carman
The pirate-themed bar will reopen tonight with its reality TV sign still in place. It has one minor alteration.

By Tim Carman  |  04:45 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Tim Carman

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 01:00 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Favorite ways to eat green for St. Patrick’s Day
By Bonnie S. Benwick
The Food section staff shares dishes and cooking tips.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  01:00 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Tales of the Testers: The scoop on Bay Ice Cream
By Becky Krystal
It took multiple batches to replicate the flavor of a Woodberry Kitchen dessert.

By Becky Krystal  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Tales of the Testers | Tags:  Becky Krystal

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2012

Frances Mayes on her time under the ‘Tuscan Sun’
By Domenica Marchetti
The celebrated author of “Under the Tuscan Sun” discusses her role in promoting Italian cuisine — and tourism.

By Domenica Marchetti  |  10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Books | Tags:  Domenica Marchetti

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/15/2012

Market Roundup: March 17-18
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In Season | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Chat Leftovers: The same old rind
By Jane Touzalin
Use the inedible edges of Parmesan to add flavor to soups.

By Jane Touzalin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Sniff test: Experts develop their skills over many bottles
By Dave McIntyre
The difference between an expert and amateur wine drinker? The former pays more attention.

By Dave McIntyre  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/13/2012

Smoke Signals: Operation BBQ Relief
By Jim Shahin
A few Kansas City barbecuers have created a national non-profit to help feed the victims of natural disasters.

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 03/12/2012

L.A. Times drops restaurant stars. Others to follow?
By Tim Carman
The paper’s decision to scrap restaurant star ratings doesn’t seem to have influenced other editors or critics.

By Tim Carman  |  05:00 PM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/12/2012

Low-alcohol beers: Take a walk on the mild side
By Greg Kitsock
Breweries are catering to those who want low-alcohol beers that don’t have to be poured into a thimble.

By Greg Kitsock  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/09/2012

Mario Batali to pay $5.25 million in settlement
By Cara Kelly
The celebrity chef and his business partner were sued by employees for bilking their nightly tips.

By Cara Kelly  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/09/2012

Cooking Off the Cuff: An out-of-season special
By Edward Schneider
Ed Schneider combines cauliflower, canned tomatoes and pasta for a tasty, if untrendy, dish.

By Edward Schneider  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Recipes | Tags:  Edward Schneider, Cooking Off the Cuff

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 03/08/2012

Poldark wields cookbook for diabetics
By Bonnie S. Benwick
The swashbuckling star of the 1970s BBC series finds an older, appreciative audience for his new cause celebre.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  02:30 PM ET, 03/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:53 PM ET, 03/07/2012

Market Roundup: March 10-11
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  10:53 PM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 03/07/2012

Does your relationship with Oreos extend to its spinoffs?
By Tim Carman
As the cookie celebrates its 100th birthday, we look at the weird world of Oreo flavors — and our relationship to them.

By Tim Carman  |  04:45 PM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Comfort Food | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012

Chat Leftovers: Finding a fricassee
By Jane Touzalin
Five decades later, the memory of chicken fricassee has a powerful pull.

By Jane Touzalin  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chat Leftovers

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/06/2012

Smoke Signals: The first ribs of spring
By Jim Shahin
The annual traditions of spring include digging into a plate of succulent, smoky meats.

By Jim Shahin  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

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 12:00 PM ET, 03/05/2012

There’s a Turkish delight in my hamantaschen
By Vered Guttman
Try fillings with a Middle Eastern twist in the classic Purim treat.

By Vered Guttman  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/05/2012

Boston Beer Co. continues record growth
By Greg Kitsock
With shipments up, Boston Beer is competing with Yuengling for the title of America’s largest domestically owned brewery.

By Greg Kitsock  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Beer | Tags:  Greg Kitsock

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

Sprinkles’ cupcake automat: A 24-hour sugar fix
By Cara Kelly
Sprinkles’ cupcake automat, which recently debuted in Beverly Hills, may be coming to D.C. soon.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:30 PM ET, 03/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/02/2012

PORC truck to open a restaurant in Columbia Heights
By Tim Carman
The partners behind the Purveyors of Rolling Cuisine plan to launch a stationary restaurant in Columbia Heights.

By Tim Carman  |  06:00 PM ET, 03/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Tim Carman, food trucks

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/02/2012

Cooking Off the Cuff: Updating a classic
By Edward Schneider
Ed Schneider’s take on a tarte flambee substitutes roasted squash for creme fraiche and fresh cheese.

By Edward Schneider  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Recipes | Tags:  Cooking Off the Cuff, Edward Schneider

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/01/2012

Public comments on vending regs due by 5 p.m. today
By Tim Carman
The public strongly supports food trucks, but some of the most pointed commentary is aimed directly at the mobile vendors.

By Tim Carman  |  02:00 PM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Food Politics | Tags:  Tim Carman

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 09:15 AM ET, 03/01/2012

‘Top Chef Texas,’ Finale: Four courses and a win by a nose
By Carol Blymire
Paul and Sarah cook a meal that draws high praise, and our special correspondent says: Peace out.

By Carol Blymire  |  09:15 AM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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)
Categories:  Chefs | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012

Market Roundup: March 3-4
By Becky Krystal
What’s in, what’s happening at Washington area farmers markets.

By Becky Krystal  |  06:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Markets This Week | Tags:  Becky Krystal, markets

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 02/29/2012

Tom Sietsema picks his favorite Romney family recipe
By Emily Heil
Will it be Lenore Romney’s hamburger stroganoff or Ann Romney’s turkey burgers?

By Emily Heil  |  06:00 PM ET, 02/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Recipes | Tags:  Emily Heil

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

 

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