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April 2007 - Posts
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Indigo Landing encourages picnicking by the Potomac River at its outdoor deck or lounge tables with menu items served informally for sharing – hushpuppies, fried seafood, corn dogs and even beers can be ordered by the bucket ($6–$18; 703-548-0001). If Read More...
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Cheetahs at the National Zoo. photo: by Jessie Cohen On May 17th, more than 100 of the area's finest vintners and restaurants, including Bebo Trattoria , BLT Steak and Vidalia , will be serving their specialties in honor of the National Zoo ’s lions, Read More...
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Zagat Stats Names of Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong’s Kids Eve and Eammon How to pronounce Cathal The “t” is silent Sunday Night Special Family-style dinner with roasted chicken, apple pie and more ($68 per table, for up to 4 people; starts in June) Cathal Read More...
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At Casa Oaxaca , a handsome bi-level Adams Morgan cantina from the owners of Arlington’s Guajillo , southern Mexico's flavorful cuisine is showcased in a budget-friendly menu featuring the namesake region’s seven traditional moles; colorful native handicrafts, Read More...
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A good place to go with co-workers you don't like. Read More...
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Bombay Club On May 5th and 19th, Bombay Club chef Nilesh Singhvi will inspire home cooks to heat up their meals with pungent Indian flavors at cooking classes that are followed by a luncheon of the demonstrated dishes, such as lamb roganjosh, chicken Read More...
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From May 1st through 14th, discover why Spanish cheeses like Cabrales, Nevat and Manchego are prized by turophiles – a fancy name for cheese lovers – during complimentary weekday happy hour tastings at all three Jaleo locations (6–8 PM; Arlington, 703-413-8181; Read More...
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On May 10th, discover more than 50 East Coast wines, hailing from NY State’s Finger Lakes to Georgia, along with dishes created by 10 local rising star chefs – including Michael Hartzer of Viridian and Anthony Burrell of Eleventh Street – each using ingredients Read More...
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From April 28th through May 5th, Café Atlántico will mark the Mexican fiesta by offering dishes using avocado in inventive ways: wrapped around tuna ceviche, in a tomato-coconut bisque, as a sauce for pineapple-and-salmon-filled ravioli or baked to accompany Read More...
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Zagat Stats Names of Robert Wiedmaier's sons Marcel and Beck Best Deal for a Group of 8 or More Chef's table five-course feast ($75 per person; $100 with beer/wine pairings) Unexpected Perk Free WiFi Inspired by vintage Continental railroad stations and Read More...
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701 will serve a Mother's Day menu created by new chef Alex Powell. Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year to dine out – even more so than Valentine's Day. Here are some suggestions for where to eat on May 13th: At 701 , the classy Penn Quarter Read More...
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Hook photo: Mary Clayton Carl Zagat Stats Barton Seaver's Education St Alban's; Culinary Institute of America Where Seaver's Worked Café Saint-Ex , Bar Pilar , Jaleo , Finch Tavern in NY Wine Enthusiast Seaver is a certified sommelier Rising star Barton Read More...
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I do wish they'd stop sticking a pine tree in every entree. Read More...
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On April 24th, Dogfish Head Alehouse is matching its popular microbrews with five courses of New England–style fare such as clam chowder, baked stuffed lobster and scrod at a beer dinner at its Gaithersburg location (7–9 PM; $65 per person; 301-963-4847). Read More...
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On April 21st, Spanish food and wine will comprise the lesson plan for a demonstration class and four-course lunch at Agua Ardiente ; garlic, saffron, olive oil, eggplant and other staples of the Mediterranean diet will be used to prepare calamari and Read More...
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On Friday, April 20th, rising star Barton Seaver, formerly of Café Saint-Ex , will open Hook, a midpriced New American focused on sustainable seafood and local produce, in Cilantro’s old Georgetown berth. Read More...
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Circa , the well-priced Contemporary American that has settled into the prime, windowed Dupont Circle space vacated by WrapWorks, is a coffee shop in the morning, a wine bar in the evening and a casual eatery in between; accented by polished wood and Read More...
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The Round Robin Bar On May 5th, dig out your bonnets and bow ties to wear to the Willard InterContinental 's Kentucky Derby bash in the historic Round Robin Bar, which will feature a live telecast of the horse race beginning at 5:30 PM, mint juleps in Read More...
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Caribbean Breeze 's second anniversary party on April 19th will feature a live Jimmy Buffet–style band, a DJ spinning Latin beats and professional Brazilian dancers, plus plentiful mojitos, caipirihnas and margaritas, as well as spicy chicken ($10), ribs Read More...
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On May 2nd, schmooze with former White House chef Walter Scheib and other top DC toques while checking out the latest in kitchen and bath design at a benefit for the DC chapter of Habitat for Humanity; chefs will be dishing up their specialties – and Read More...
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Georgetown’s historic Bookhill neighborhood (on Wisconsin Ave. NW between P St. and Reservoir Rd.) will turn into "The French Market" on April 27th and 28th. Antiques and designer fashions will be sold on the sidewalk, and there will be strolling musicians, Read More...
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The No. 1 spot in town for crooked pharma reps to stuff fat doctors full of $50 steaks. Read More...
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Perry’s is celebrating happy hour with a special $25 menu that features a choice of three small plates and two cocktails; it's offered on the roof deck and at the dining room bars only from 5:30–7:30 PM. Starting April 19th, Morrison Clark Inn hosts a Read More...
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South Beach, the Bethesda Floribbean, and Starland Cafe, the Palisades gathering spot, have closed. Read More...
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Rich and Matt Fleischer, fire-fighter buffs and owners of Hook & Ladder Brewing Company, will be turning a landmark Silver Spring firehouse (8131 Georgia Ave.) into an American restaurant that will preserve the station's original look and serve their Read More...
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Oyamel's new Penn Quarter digs. Chef José Andrés is causing a culinary commotion at Oyamel with his new grasshopper tacos (tacos de chapulines). Priced at $4.50 each, the tiny Mexican farm-raised critters are sautéed with shallots, tequila and chipotle Read More...
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On April 16th, Jackie's and the Quarry House will each house a Bayou Extravaganza to benefit St. Bernard's Parish in New Orleans, which is one of the communities hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina. Both restaurants will dish up gumbo, fried catfish and Read More...
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On April 14th, chef Fabio Trabocchi will share culinary lore from his native Italian region, the Marche, during a demonstration class held at Maestro in which he will prepare dishes such as risotto with lemon and cinnamon and a dessert custard flavored Read More...
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701 has a new chef, Alexander Powell. Ashok Bajaj’s Contemporary American restaurants have shuffled chefs. Trent Conry, formerly the executive chef at 701 , now helms Ardeo and Bardeo , while Alexander Powell (ex NYC's JoJo and Jean Georges ) has taken Read More...
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Once you drive through ax-murderer country to get here you are pleasantly surprised by all the people and the buzz. Read More...
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On April 19th, the Embassy of France and the Embassy of Argentina are both hosting wine tasting events. Whichever you choose, you can't go wrong. Or, in the name of diplomacy, spend an hour at each. Experience the passion of the tango as demonstrated Read More...
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Pour water over a ceremonial Buddha at Bangkok Joe ’s, where a special Songkran (New Year’s) menu featuring noodles to promote longevity will be served from April 13th through 22nd. The regular menu will also be available (202-333-4422). On April 13th Read More...
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Sadly, this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival comes to an end on April 15th. But at least it goes out with a bang. On April 14th, the 46th Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival – which promises to be the biggest ever – will feature Hama Read More...
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On April 19th, chef Robert Weland will prepare a seven-course “Wild Things” dinner using ingredients grown on organic farms and in his own garden at his DC venue, Poste Moderne Brasserie , giving local bec fins a taste of the meal he recently presented Read More...
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Café du Parc photo: Mary Clayton Carl Zagat Stats Priciest Adult Drink $18 glass of Moët et Chandon, White Star Kid-friendly Libation $6 glass of Pink Milk (strawberry syrup, milk) Daily Meal Deal $4.95 small plates from 5–10 PM The White House is just Read More...
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The Art of Food is the theme of a gala reception and sit-down dinner to be held amid the Renaissance splendor of the National Museum of Women in the Arts on April 30th, to benefit the Dames d’Escoffier-DC Chapter’s grants, scholarships and community outreach Read More...
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At Zola’s cocktail soiree on April 11th, learn whether martinis should be shaken or stirred from mixologists Dale de Groff, author of The Craft of the Cocktail, and Zola ’s own Ralph Rosenberg while sipping mixed drinks and munching on the likes of brioche-wrapped Read More...
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Doug Sohn defied Chicago's foie gras ban, then paid the price; ZAGAT.com caught up with him after his March 29th court date. By Sarah Halberstadt; from Best of the Buzz At 6:15 AM on Friday, February 16th, Doug Sohn of Hot Doug's Sausage Superstore and Read More...
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It’s hard to tell where the food stops and the Styrofoam containers begin. Read More...
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The passion fruit coconut cake returns to Johnny's Half Shell. Chefs may yearn to exercise creativity, but their customers revolt when favorite confections go off the menu. In April, Valerie Hill’s coconut layer cake with passion fruit gelee will return Read More...
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On May 12th, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Hawaii-based chef Roy Yamaguchi will join chef Kaz Okochi ( Kaz Sushi Bistro ) for a day-long exploration of Japanese cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton that will include lectures, a lunch and a sake tasting, under Read More...
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More than 50 top DC restaurants and wineries, including Charlie Palmer Steak , Equinox and the forthcoming Hook, will be showcasing their specialties on April 9th at Share Our Strength’s benefit for local charities that feed hungry children held at the Read More...
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From Best of the Buzz Do restaurants have a responsibility to the environment? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! First, Wolfgang Puck banished foie gras from his kitchen. Now another California culinary icon is swearing off bottled Read More...
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Easter decorations at 1789. photo: Clyde's Restaurant Group A busy Easter bunny (or three) will be hopping from 1789 , where he’ll treat children with candy during an à la carte brunch featuring roast chicken and lamb as well as breakfast dishes (10 AM–2 Read More...
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April 3: Chef Geoff's teams up with Dogfish Head brewery for a five-course dinner that pairs Shelter Ale with scallops, Aprihop with swordfish and bacon, Raison D’Etre with duck and foie gras, Indian Brown Ale with venison and Midas Touch Golden Elixir Read More...
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Zagat Buzz is where you'll find ZAGAT.com editors dishing on the latest restaurant openings, trends and more. Whether you want to know which newcomer has the whole town talking or are just looking to browse recent dining-related headlines, you'll find Read More...
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