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February 2009 - Posts
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– Don't expect to see a Chicago sequel from Charlie Trotter anytime soon. [ Chicago Business ] – But other major chefs still have restaurants in the works. [ Wall Street Journal ] – Surprise, surprise: two-for-one deals can actually Read More...
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Oyamel Oyamel ’s second annual Tequila and Mezcal Festival runs from March 2–16, showcasing its extensive list of more than 60 spirits made from the agave plant. Flights starting at $15 will enable tasters to compare single village versions Read More...
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Sushi Damo Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Ten bucks will buy a two-course lunch tomorrow at nine Rockville Town Center dining spots. It’s a budget-friendly chance to sample specialties like Oro Pomodoro ’s authentic Neapolitan pizza, Taste Read More...
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Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Smithsonian Freer and Sackler Galleries on Saturday, March 7. There will be art, music, dancing, storytelling, and "fire jumping" – performed over a replica blaze – as well as a chance Read More...
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The final three cheftestants Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few regarding last night's season five finale: Read More...
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Posto Photo: Courtesy of the restaurant Dining out while doing good – that’s the win-win opportunity offered by some 150 restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life on Thursday, March 5. Top-flight spots like Posto and Tosca will be donating Read More...
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– Get over yourself and check your coat. [ NYT ] – Cooking up ways to lose trans fats. [ Boston Globe ] – Food safety is becoming a bigger issue. [ AP ] – The 12-year-old critic strikes again – in the digital pages of GQ Read More...
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Photo: Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for Read More...
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Deals roll on at IndeBleu and other area restaurants. Photo: Mimi Le Restaurant Week is officially over, but there are still lots of dining deals to be found. Restaurants at every level are stimulating business by offering prix-fixe menus and bar dining Read More...
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SpiceXing Photo: courtesy of the restaurant At SpiceXing , the chef behind Passage to India explores contemporary subcontinental cooking, including small tasting plates, kebabs and curries, at this Rockville Town Center arrival; silk sails billow on the Read More...
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Carla Hall whips up some love on Top Chef. Photo: courtesy of Bravo Top Chef 's Carla Hall surprised many viewers by coming up from behind to land a spot in the show's finale, which airs this Wednesday, February 25, on Bravo. But her talents are Read More...
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– Fast-food pizza sales ain't what they used to be. [ WSJ ] – Michelle Obama shook up her first state dinner with a press tour of the White House kitchen. [ NYT ] – A snapshot of the restaurant industry now. [ USA Today ] – Read More...
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So snobby you would think it's high school all over again. Read More...
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– Food banks are seeing a marked increase in demand. [ NYT ] – Spike Mendelsohn and his Good Stuff Eatery won the SoBe Burger Bash. [ Eater ] – Peanut allergies may soon be a thing of the past. [ Independent ] – Dear waiters: stop Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Southern Foodways Alliance At the Southern Foodways Alliance's Potlikker Film Fest, held at Johnny’s Half Shell on April 18, guests will be handed a potlikker shot (collard greens and pork-flavored broth) with a hunk of cornbread Read More...
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Emeril Lagasse and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Not all was as it Read More...
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The French Embassy explores biodynamic wines on February 24 at “Return To Terroir,” which gathers 47 producers from around the world to pour more than 200 samples of their work. Attendees will sip and nibble on artisanal breads, cheeses and Read More...
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Few local dining spots are as rich with colorful history as Martin’s Tavern , Georgetown’s classic American saloon, which has played host to many a former president and reportedly even provided the engagement spot (booth No. 3) of Jack and Read More...
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– Opening a new small restaurant, especially in LA, is an ordeal. [ LAT ] – Even cookbooks have been putting on the calories over the years. [ LAT ] – A truffle scuffle is brewing in Italy. [ Independent ] – Marks & Spencer Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's Read More...
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Which movie did the Griffith Observatory appear in? Test your knowledge with our movie quiz. Come Sunday, February 22, Hollywood's biggest players will assemble in LA’s Kodak Theatre for the Academy Awards . Afterward, the crème de la Read More...
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701 Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Procrastinators who are having trouble booking Restaurant Week rezzies for three-course $20.09 lunches and $35.09 dinners are getting a reprieve. Many eateries are extending their deals through the end of the month. Read More...
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Bobby Flay comes for a visit Photo: Courtesy of Thai Basil Chef, cookbook author and teacher Nongkran Daks ( Thai Basil ) was challenged by culinary celebrity Bobby Flay in a Throwdown episode, scheduled to air on the Food Network on March 4. Although Read More...
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An experience only a suburbanite would tolerate. Read More...
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The line outside of Godiva in Manhattan's Time Warner Center. Photo: G. Johnston Still haven't gotten yours something special for Valentine's? If the growing line outside of the Godiva by our office is any indication, you might want to get Read More...
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At the end of a busy week, it might be easy to forget that Restaurant Week – with more than 180 establishments offering three-course lunches for $20.09 and dinners for $35.09 – kicks off Monday, February 16, and continues until Sunday, February Read More...
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After receiving 15,000 entries this year for the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards , the list of semifinalists was announced today. While the official nominees won't be announced until March 23rd (with the winners announced on May 4th), the Read More...
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– The price of chocolate is set to jump after Valentine's. [ WSJ ] – Don't worry about those peanuts, your food is full of gross things already. [ NYT ] – Frugal customers are hurting even big names like the Cheesecake Factory Read More...
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Interior of Eventide photo: Julia Beizer/ Washington Post Digital Rustic elegance pervades Eventide, a handsome, two-story New American in Clarendon’s former Odd Fellows Lodge with exposed rafters, elaborate chandeliers and custom-made booths designed Read More...
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Wylie Dufresne and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Wait, Carla was Read More...
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Seashells, sand and floating candles will transform Harry’s Tap Room (Clarendon) into a tropical paradise at a February 26th benefit for the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund , a nonprofit that works with public-school students. An open bar will pour Read More...
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Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and Read More...
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Sushi Damo Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Rockville Center sophisticate Sushi Damo is hosting an early Valentine’s Day celebration on February 12th featuring nine courses of exotic Japanese dishes (based on seafood, duck, steak), each paired Read More...
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it's a good time to talk about champagne, an essential accompaniment for any festive meal. James Hayes, associate beverage director for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (and former head sommelier Read More...
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– Restaurants are waiting to see what Valentine's brings before closing their doors. [ NYO ] – Even grocery stores, which should be doing well as diners leave restaurants, are facing trouble these days. [ CNN ] – Ever wonder why Read More...
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As we reported last week , chef-owner Michael “Ray” Landrum has moved his wildly successful steakhouse, Ray’s the Steaks , to Clarendon’s Navy League building, adding more moderately priced entrees and a $23.95 weekday prix fixe. Read More...
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Perry's will be serving a three-course prix fixe. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant With special Valentine's Day meals popping up faster than you can say "Be Mine," we don't blame you if you've developed option paralysis – Read More...
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It isn't just restaurants that are offering deals to keep the books in the black. Even coffee chains like Starbucks are getting in on the action . Starting March 3rd the chain will offer “breakfast pairings” for $4 and under, available Read More...
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– Peanut sales have dropped by nearly 25%. [ NYT ] – Wait! Eric Ripert is not launching a frozen product line. [ The Feedbag ] – But maybe Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud are? [ Eater ] – Starbucks is trying to reposition itself Read More...
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Slated to open in the next few days, Nest will offer a cozy Bethesda spot for folks to relax over interesting, modestly priced wines (by the flight, glass or bottle) paired with cheese, charcuterie, pastas, fish and steak. The stylish build-out of the Read More...
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If this is American food, I'll apply for a passport out. Read More...
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– Eric Ripert is launching a prepared food line. [ Eater ] – Virginia is about to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. [ Washington Post ] – This is a great year to eat East Coast oysters. [ NRN ] – Bad peanuts were knowingly sold Read More...
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Central Michel Richard Photo: Mimi Le Local dining hot spots are celebrating Mardi Gras on February 24th with food, drink and fun. At Central in the Penn Quarter, celebrants will don complimentary glittery beads and feast on chef-owner Michel Richard’s Read More...
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Eric Ripert on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Hey, this thing is finally starting to Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we thought it would be fun to unearth Read More...
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Wallet-conscious carnivores will have several more reasons to cheer when top-rated Ray’s the Steaks moves to its new Clarendon location in the Navy League building (2300 Wilson Blvd) next Tuesday, February 10th. Some of the improvements to look Read More...
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– Once chilly restaurants are warming up in the recession. [ NYT ] – Coca-Cola is dropping Classic from its name. [ AdAge ] – So, how did Denny's free breakfast deal go yesterday? [ Chicago Tribune ] – Want to be Top Chef ? Read More...
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Photo: Jeff Poskanzer Slurp oysters from local Virginia waters, as well as from locales further up and down the Atlantic Coast and the Pacific Northwest, at Palisades seafooder BlackSalt on Saturday, February 7th. Hosted by co-owner Barbara Black and Read More...
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Blue Ridge, the latest wine-centric establishment from the Sonoma and Redwood team, will draw menu inspiration and source foodstuffs from the mid-Atlantic region, while its wine list will focus primarily on East Coast vintners. Slated to open in the next Read More...
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Brabo Photo: courtesy of Brabo Brabo , the latest venture of Robert Wiedmaier ( Brasserie Beck , Marcel’s ), serves upscale Belgian-French and American classics in Old Town’s sparkling new Lorien Hotel & Spa; textured copper-toned walls Read More...
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Vidalia Photo: courtesy of Vidalia The good times will roll on February 17th at the St. Jude’s Mardi Gras Gourmet Gala, where more than 40 DC restaurants, including Adour , Bourbon Steak , Central , Marcel’s , The Source and Vidalia , will Read More...
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– Not everyone's an Obama fan at the White House . [ NRN ] – The 21 Club loosens its tie policy , then cuts its prices. [ Crain's ] – You complain, Shake Shack listens. [ Memoirs of an Ubereater ] – Nobu pays $2.5 million Read More...
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