October 8, 2008

Meat the Parents Online

The Publican Restaurant Opens

Being an only child blows (overbearing Ma, overzealous Pa).   Unless your parents are perfectly palatable (rare, ...

  Food & Drink

May 1, 2006

Astor of Your Domain Washington, D.C.

Astor Restaurant

Pizza is a lot like fashion these days. On one end of the spectrum, you’ve ...

  Adams Morgan, Food & Drink

May 30, 2007

Over the Counter Washington, D.C.

Tonic Opens

Sure, you savored every last one of those Percocets from Dr. FeelGood for that “back ...

  Foggy Bottom, Food & Drink, Happy Hour, Takeout

April 23, 2007

Oh, Brother Washington, D.C.

Brasserie Beck Opens

You know how brothers are. Give one a toy truck, the other one’s gotta have ...

  Food & Drink

November 13, 2006

Three of a Kind Washington, D.C.

BLT Steak Opens

You start each day with a little NPR. Can’t get enough TLC. And often make ...

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Special Occasion

February 16, 2006

Magical History Tour Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel Brunch

Washington slept here. Lincoln was shot there. Chester Arthur lost his scarf over by that ...

  Food & Drink

August 10, 2009

Make Room Washington, D.C.

Room 11 Opens

As today’s winner of the Columbia Heights grab bag, choose a treat from behind any ...

  Columbia Heights, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Brunch

March 10, 2009

Tavern on the Scene Online

Minetta Tavern Opens

You’ve been following the breathless blog chronicles of every move at historic and colorful Minetta ...

  Food & Drink

February 13, 2009

To Feed or Not to Feed Washington, D.C.

Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier and Brabo Tasting Room Open

Act 1 The set: A farmhouse-style space decorated in blue and amber with a mix ...

  Old Town, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Tasting Menu

September 26, 2008

French Twist Washington, D.C.

1905 Bistro Opens

Stirrup pants, corsets, and wooden teeth are a few old things that will thankfully never ...

  Fairmount, Food & Drink, Brunch