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June 2009 - Posts
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Overlooking the Annapolis town dock, Hell Point Seafood, chef-restaurateur Bob Kinkead’s whale of a fish house, offers scenic sailboat views – via two commodious, big-windowed dining rooms and an outdoor terrace – to complement the fresh Read More...
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A rendering of J&G Steakhouse Image: courtesy of the restaurant Put aside those preconceptions! Celeb chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten ’s J&G Steakhouse, set to debut July 8 in the new W Hotel opposite the White House, is nothing like the Read More...
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Café du Parc Photo: Mary Clayton Carl Block parties and pig roasts at local dining spots are among the tempting alternatives to sweltering over a smoky grill this Fourth of July. Café du Parc : The Willard Intercontinental Hotel’s Read More...
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– The Nestlé plant in the center of the most recent E. coli outbreak has had a spotty track record with the FDA. [ WSJ ] – Despite the recession, restaurant work is available. [ Diner's Journal ] – Reporting from the front Read More...
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Agraria, the grower-owned Washington Harbor American, has a new, longer name, Agraria Farmers & Fishers, and a new MO. The restaurant's fare is now more similar to that of its successful younger sibling, Founding Farmers , with less-expensive, Read More...
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– The food world responds to the death of Michael Jackson. [ Grub Street ] – Related: some classic MJ food videos. [ ColdMud , SE ] – French chefs will invade New York for one night this fall. [ Gourmet ] – Related: how McDonald's Read More...
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Clyde's Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On Saturday, August 1, join DC’s Slow Food Convivium for an edible celebration of regional, mid-summer bounty at Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm . The evening begins with a tour of the farm’s organic Read More...
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Visit Puglia without a passport on Sunday, June 28, when annual street fair Festa Italia touches down in the heart of what once was DC’s Little Italy at Thrid and F Streets NW. D’Acqua , Buca di Beppo and the Holy Rosary Church’s home Read More...
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– The current price war going in fast casual restaurants may ultimately hurt the industry rather than save it. [ NYT ] – Why are lobsters so cheap these days? [ The Atlantic ] – The EU is rethinking its position on cloned meat. [ AFP Read More...
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Kevin Zraly With restaurant wine lists growing ever-longer and more ambitious, diners are often confronted by a daunting sea of choices, few of them familiar and many expensive. And how many diners are knowledgeable enough about wine and prices to know Read More...
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This fall, chef Roberto Donna plans to reopen Galileo in the Downtown space that once housed Butterfield 9 (600 14th St. NW). In a chat with Zagat Buzz, he filled us in about what to expect at the high-end Italian's third incarnation: Zagat Buzz: Read More...
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Roscoe's Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Wood-fired pizza, farm-fresh salads, antipasti and panini roost in arty Takoma Park at Roscoe's, a budget-friendly Italian that’s named for the community's talisman, a rooster that once roamed Read More...
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"Best of Washington" rolls into town this July. Enjoy unlimited cocktails and tastes from Adour , Restaurant Eve , Vidalia and some 50 other DC restaurants at the walk-around “Best of Washington,” happening July 15 in the magnificent Read More...
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– Actually, Jean-Georges did not cook for Obama last week. He did cook for Bill Clinton and Ban Ki-moon though. [ JGV Blog ] – Starbucks and Jamba Juice are getting sour on HFCS. [ NRN ] – Daniel Boulud is looking to spread his empire Read More...
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If only the food quality was up to the noise level. Read More...
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What better way to celebrate dad than with a free meal? On Father's Day, June 21, from noon–3 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM, if you head to Divino Lounge and order the $22.95 prix fixe ($12.95 for kids 12 and under) then pop gets his grub gratis. Read More...
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– The U.S. and Canada agree on organic food standards. [ Alberta Farm Express ] – Remember that botched KFC free-chicken giveaway? Yeah, some folks are now suing over it. [ TMZ ] – Why we can't just eat one fry. [ Salon ] – Read More...
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The much-awaited OS 3.0 isn't the only big update to hit the iPhone this week. Zagat is happy to announce that an updated version of Zagat To Go '09 has hit the App Store and is available as a free update for anyone who already bought the application. Read More...
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Tomorrow, June 19, the sound of music will pervade Café du Parc , the Occidental and other Willard InterContinental (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) venues throughout the day and evening. Nine live performances ranging from classical guitar to an Algerian Read More...
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Mio Photo: Mary Clayton Carl Restaurant pro Manual Iguina has put Mio , his Downtown New American, in what he hopes is a recession-resistant mode. He replaced departing chef Nicholas Stefanelli's refined cooking with more accessible Latin-accented Read More...
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– From restaurants to apartments, rooftop gardens are having their day in the sun. [ NYT , WSJ ] – Related: Even Buckingham Palace is getting in on the edible garden bandwagon. [ ObamaFoodorama via Diner's Journal ] – A fake celeb Read More...
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Have guac for dessert at Rosa Mexicano. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant If “eat dessert first” is your mantra, you won’t want to miss Rosa Mexicano ’s “Festival de Helados,” a celebration of sweet and spicy ice cream Read More...
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– Examining the troubles facing T.G.I. Friday's. [ Brand Graveyard ] – You can't get Coke Zero in Venezuela anymore. It has been banned. [ LAT ] – Christian Albin, chef at the Four Seasons , died of cancer this weekend. [ NYT Read More...
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Chef Geoff's in Tysons Corner Photo: courtesy of the restaurant A Tysons Corner branch of relaxed New American Chef Geoff’s has opened, offering a wide range of meal options (and price points) in the handsomely remodeled, former Colvin Run space. Read More...
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It's like eating in the dining hall at Hogwarts. Read More...
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More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free dishes like this pasta dish at LA's Hugo's. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant When Tom Kaplan, owner of Hugo’s in Los Angeles, had a customer get sick after eating his white fish piccata, Read More...
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– Why some restaurants don't take reservations. [ Between Meals ] – Fish fake-outs: a literal bait and switch. [ CST ] – Jamba Juice moves to expand past smoothies with sandwiches and salads. [ NRN ] – "Some Gentlemen's Read More...
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Kaz Okochi Photo: courtesy of Kaz Sushi Bistro Earlier this week, the Buzz spoke with Kaz Okochi, chef-owner of Kaz Sushi Bistro , about his recently announced partnership with Richard Sandoval ( Zengo ) to open Masa 14, a glossy Asian-Latin spot above Read More...
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The first set of cheftestants on Top Chef Masters Photo: courtesy of Bravo TV Last night saw the return of Bravo's much-loved Top Chef , sort of. For the summer the show has spawned a pro-version, Top Chef Masters , in which real top toques compete Read More...
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Poste Photo: Len DePas Locavore eating goes whole-hog at Poste in the Penn Quarter, where parties of six–12 can request (in advance) a locally sourced animal – pig, goat, lamb, poussin, duck, squab – which chef Rob Weland will spit-roast Read More...
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– Is street food the new bacon? [ SE ] – Remembering Norman Brinker, the man who popularized the salad bar. [ NYT ] – Does gender affect the way you cook? [ EMD ] – Just because it isn't ice cream doesn't mean that fro-yo Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of the National Capital Barbecue Battle ‘Cue squads from all over the U.S. will compete at the blockbuster National Capital Barbecue Battle , to be held the weekend of June 27–28 along Pennsylvania Avenue NW (between Ninth Read More...
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Raw Silk's lounge Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Vibrant colors and intricately woven textiles dress up Northern Indian arrival Raw Silk, located in a storefront on Old Town Alexandria's main drag, where moderately priced dishes – made Read More...
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Father's Day is almost here – it lands on June 21 – so where to take the old man? Here are a few options that should put a grin on his face. Why not give pops a refresher on the finer arts of grilling? On June 20, Acadiana is offering Read More...
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If you thought the funniest thing about fast food was Burger King's homage to SpongeBob's pant-shape , you may reconsider after reading these outtakes from our just-released Fast-Food Survey . If mayonnaise were currency, these guys could fund Read More...
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Regional favorite In-N-Out Burger has been crowned the nation’s primo patty purveyor in our latest Fast-Food Survey. With locations in just four Western states (California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona), In-N-Out nudged out behemoths Wendy’s, Read More...
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– Thanks to its new McCafe's, McDonald's May sales were up 5.1 percent. [ AP ] – The hot dog and American diplomacy. [ NYT ] – Why aren't Brits eating strawberries this year? [ Word of Mouth ] – Fresh from their New Read More...
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Great place to go if you don't like the people you are dining with. Read More...
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This August, petite Dupont Circle seafood bistro Pesce will move its piscatorial knickknacks to the larger, nearby digs that last housed Montsouris (2002 P St. NW). Expect more dishes listed on the chalkboard menu and tapas-style offerings served at the Read More...
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– The U.K. discovers some of its chicken has been secretly injected with beef waste. [ The Independent ] – Grant Achatz aims for another victory with a hefty book proposal. [ Eater ] – The Journal catches up with the ongoing food-truck Read More...
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Jaleo photo: courtesy of the restaurant On June 8, Jaleo kicks off its third annual paella festival at its Crystal City outpost, offering free samples of the savory rice dish, including renditions made with lobster and chicken, cuttlefish and squid, and Read More...
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La Strada photo: Susan Kirby Select dining spots in Alexandria's Del Ray, including Del Merei Grille , Evening Star Cafe and La Strada , will be stimulating appetites from June 5–14 with an array of deals – three-course meals for $29 or Read More...
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– Which chains are worst for your waistline? [ NYDN ] – Faux speakeasies are still popular. [ NYT ] – Got food allergies? Try eating these items. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks is planning to revamp its food offerings again. [ Read More...
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Buck’s Fishing and Camping 's founding partner/chef Carol Greenwood, whose quirky talents helped define Upper NW New American, has departed. Co-founder and convivial host James Alefantis will continue running the show though and plans to install Read More...
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Firefly is participating in Kids' Restaurant Week. Photo: David Phelps Dining out with the youngsters will become a lot more fun during Kids’ Restaurant Week, June 13–21, when local eateries like Asia Nine , Firefly and Zola are discounted Read More...
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By Nina and Tim Zagat Building a better front of the house. Tim and Nina Zagat share their thoughts on service deficiencies and how to remedy them. Over the years that we've spent surveying hundreds of thousands of diners, one fact becomes clear: Read More...
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Zentan Photo: courtesy of the restaurant The bar/lounge/restaurant space in Downtown's trendy Donovan House hotel reopens on June 8 as Zentan, offering innovative Asian dishes from star chef Susur Lee (NYC’s Shang ). Look for dramatic presentations Read More...
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– The Obamas had a food-filled weekend, from Five Guys to Blue Hill . [ Washington Post , Diner's Journal , Politics Daily ] – But Amanda Hesser thinks it wouldn't hurt Michelle to cook a little more in the kitchen. [ NYT ] – Read More...
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