Taste Of DC

Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett along with other cast members from Empire get excited about going to see Janet Jackson in concert in Chicagor. They dance, they joke, but most of all they sing! Taraji even says “Cookie ain’t going have a voice next week!”  Check out this link to join in the fun […]

OK, let’s be honest. The New Year’s Resolutions made relating to food may have faded. If that’s the case for you, if you’re going to eat, EAT WELL! Here are some dishes you MUST try this year. Try not to drool…

VIA WASHINGTON POST: Here are some of the many ways Old Bay Seasoning has inspired culinary creativity: SPRINKLE IT ON — popcorn — french fries — corn on the cob — scrambled eggs — the cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich — deviled eggs BAKE IT/TOAST IT ON — pumpkin seeds — pita chips — […]

During the first-ever Rockville Restaurant Week, a wide variety of restaurants in Rockville, Maryland will be offering price fixed meal selections at a cost of $10 for lunch and $25 for dinner. Restaurant Week provides an opportunity for area residents and vacationers to treat themselves to great food at a reasonable price. Advance reservations are […]

VIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE: Dining with young charges can be exhausting—plotting amiable seating arrangements, scavenging for crayons/booster seats, etc.—without worrying if there’s actually anything healthy to eat. These restaurants make kid-friendly their business. Foxfire Grill 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria; 703-914-9280; http://www.foxfire-grill.com Average entree: $13 to $20 ($$). Open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining […]

VIA THE ARUGULA FILES: Recently, I’ve been heading to the market on Saturday, which means I have visit the farmers at 14th and U Street (instead of Dupont Circle). I like it. Here are six reasons why you would like it too. 1. Prices at 14th and U are, on average, cheaper than the Dupont […]

VIA WASHINGTONIAN.COM: In Texas, the way you express culinary pride is to dive into a pile of smoky, long-cooked brisket or ribs. In New England, you tuck into rich, hearty chowder. In Washington, the dining ritual handed down through generations is picking crab. Nothing says summer quite like a long table covered with old newspapers […]