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May 2007 - Posts
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David Greggory , which sits on a prime corner in the burgeoning West End, will close in early August and reopen by mid-September as Hudson, a Contemporary American brasserie named for the explorer Henry Hudson. Greggory Hill will remain in the kitchen Read More...
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Saturday, June 9: Break out your black-tie attire and a glittery leash for your “date” at the Washington Humane Society's pooch-friendly gala at the Renaissance Washington, DC . Yes, dogs are welcome to take a spin on the dance floor, and many do (7 PM; Read More...
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A vintage pharmacy on George Washington University’s campus in Foggy Bottom has been transformed into Tonic at Quigley's (3155 Mt. Pleasant St.; 202-296-0211), sporting an outdoor patio and serving an affordable American comfort-food menu just like the Read More...
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Tabaq Haite Matinek Looking for a summertime sanctuary? Located high above the fray, these rooftops offer the perfect urban escape. Lauriol Plaza Perry's Straits of Malaya Tabaq Read More...
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By Jessica Grose; From Best of the Buzz What better way to toast summer than at one of the nation's many gastronomic goings-on? Below is a sampling of food festivals to satisfy every taste, from country fairs offering the simply sublime flavors of the Read More...
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Vapiano in Arlington photo: Fredde Lieberman A second location of Vapiano will open June 1st in the Golden Triangle (1800 M St. NW). The German-based, upscale Italian fast-food chain had its U.S. debut in April, right across from the Washington Capitals' Read More...
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Food Matters brings a fresh market sensibility to its all-you-can-eat Wednesday night pasta fest by offering a seasonal salad to complement as much of its three featured pastas (possibilities include noodles with toasted garlic, chiles and spring herbs Read More...
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June 5: Patrick O'Connell of Inn at Little Washington , Richard Sandoval of Zengo and some 60 other culinary stars will serve their best dishes at this dramatically staged dinner and auction benefiting Food & Friends, an organization providing services Read More...
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The only thing healthy about the place is the exit door. Read More...
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Bouche Bistro, a romantic wine bar with an Eclectic menu ranging from cheese and charcuterie to baccalà and BBQ, will open in June above its owner's Grape Legs wine shop in the U Street Corridor (1905 Ninth St. NW), where it will offer deals on bottles, Read More...
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Las Canteras photo: Anne McDonough Is Peruvian DC's new hot cuisine? Here are the latest restaurants to deliver a touch of South American sizzle: Las Canteras in Adams Morgan sells well-priced authentic standards as well as updated quinoa dishes in its Read More...
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Chicken pot pie and tacos? An unlikely combination, yes, but one that can be found on weekdays nestled behind the courtyard patio at Johnny's Half Shell thanks to its new Mexican counterpart, Taqueria Nationale. On the takeout-only menu, you'll find five Read More...
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On Saturday, May 19th, learn how to use the Chesapeake region’s bounty in an easy-to-master, four-course menu taught by chef Janis McLean at her new venue, the Morrison-Clark Inn . Dishes include asparagus soup, crab-chive puffs with arugula, rockfish Read More...
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The results of the Zagat/ Today Show Fast-Food Survey are in and the battle of the burger behemoths has been decided – and if you were betting on Mickey D's or the King to rank as the nation's premier patty purveyor, guess again. Read on for full survey Read More...
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Who said it was ok to expose your chest hair while serving people their sandwiches and frozen yogurt? Read More...
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On Sunday, May 20th, get a "Taste of Arlington," the lively annual street festival in the Ballston area featuring top-notch restaurants like Carlyle , Willow and Tandoori Nights ; there will also be day-long entertainment and children's activities (noon–5 Read More...
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A traditional lion dancer photo: courtesy of Asia Heritage Foundation At this year’s Asian Heritage Street Fair on Saturday, May 12th, “lions” will dance down Pennsylvania Avenue accompanied by drums, gongs and firecrackers, while fairgoers enjoy Asian Read More...
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Who says DC isn't a major restaurant town? At last night's James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony in New York City's Lincoln Center, Michel Richard ( Citronelle and Central ) was named Outstanding Chef, and Citronelle won for Outstanding Wine Service. Read More...
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Zagat Stats Menu Category Name for Meat Dishes Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy Menu Category Name for Seafood Dishes "C"-Food Menu Category Name for Sandwiches and Burgers Yours & Yours An eccentric Annapolis import with a midpriced Asian fusion menu, Yin Read More...
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With any luck, the rumors about Eric Ripert's involvement with the new restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton will be true. photo: Nigel Parry Luxury hotels and celeb chefs are no strangers to each other, so it's no wonder the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons Read More...
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Poste's lovely outdoor patio On Thursdays, chef Robert Weland of Poste Moderne Brasserie will take up to 10 diners to the Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market (between 5–6 PM) to shop for dinner ingredients. Upon returning to the restaurant, the guests will sip Read More...
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On May 15th, find out if you can stand the heat of working the line in a restaurant kitchen when chef-owner Jamie Stachowski invites up to eight enthusiasts to report to her Restaurant Kolumbia at 4:30 PM to work one of the stations under a sous-chef Read More...
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The 44th Annual Market Day at Eastern Market, an outdoor community event with food vendors, arts and crafts, children's games and live music, will be held as planned on Sunday, May 6th, from 9 AM–5 PM at the 200 and 300 block of 7th St. SE, despite the Read More...
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Mio's Brussels sprouts and bacon A cosmopolitan vibe pervades Mio, a handsome, midpriced New American in the rapidly redeveloping Downtown area above McPherson Square; its modern, white-brick-wall setting is accented by dark-wood planks, local art and Read More...
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