Food

The opening of new hotels means the opening of new restaurants. This week for Let’s Do Lunch, we took ...

Fabio Trabocchi is preparing to open a new concept, Casa Luca, offering a more casual theme in décor and menu ...

For lunch, we ventured to the Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt at 24th and M Streets in the ...

The Dublin, Ireland-based Ri Ra will add a new location and a new concept to its growing metropolitan D.C ...

Anyone who has ever been to Mexico has probably been exposed to tequila. Whether it was a watered-down margarita made ...

When spring rolls around rebirth and change is in the air. Our palates desire change too. The heavy red wines ...

P.J. Clarke’s, at the corner of 16th and K Streets, NW, welcomed the start of patio-perfect weather with ...

Food trends are always changing. First the cupcake craze and now donuts. Most interesting lately
has been bacon. Bacon
infused ...

The RAMMYs are the biggest awards in the Washington, D.C. area for the restaurant indus- try. Check out this ...

For this issue’s lunch, we stayed close to home and went to Café Bonaparte, a Georgetown favorite that first ...

1789 Restaurant 1226 36th St. NW Washington, D.C. (202) 965-1789. Easter Day brunch includes a guest appearance of the ...

To some minds, Easter seems like an easy sermon for any Christian minister, priest or even motivational speaker. This particular ...

Aside from being a literary genius, Ernest Hemingway is also known for his legendary drinking habits. Evidence of his fondness ...

With a new Georgetown hotel comes a new restaurant – with a familiar theme – steakhouse. The new luxury Capella Hotel on ...

For this issue’s lunch, we visited Range, Bryan Voltaggio’s latest, in the newly renovated Chevy Chase Pavilion. Under ...

Al Dente Restaurant in Bethesda, Md, hosted “A Taste of Puglia.” The dinner was an authentic Pugliese dinner, with homemade ...

No one does lunch quite like our publisher, Sonya Bernhardt. With years on D.C.’s restaurant scene under her ...

Rose’s Luxury is slated to open in second quarter 2013 in D.C.’s Barracks Row. Chef-owner is Aaron ...

The stylish Morton's Steakhouse has re-tooled and celebrated its new look and menu Feb. 6 at its Georgetown location.

Restaurant Week is back -- time to make that reservation and check out a totally fresh D.C. restaurant.

1789 Restaurant Bringing together modern, local ingredients and old country charm, 1789 is offering a shortened version of their full ...

Valentine’s Day Q&A

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, we contacted a few of our favorite couples about ...

With just over a month under her belt as president of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), Kathy Hollinger is excited ...

It used to be the two “S’s,” Scheele’s and Sara’s, that kept the east side of Georgetown ...

During this festive season, Washington revelers will gather at holiday soirees and indulge in glasses of punch, eggnog and seasonal ...

John Fulchino of Johnny’s Half Shell and Ann Cashion of Taqueria Nacionale (next door) have come out winners, taking ...

If you have an especially good wine lover on your holiday shopping list this year, here are some luxurious wine-themed ...

Amid all the buffets in Las Vegas is Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, with that bustling quiet that a fine dining ...

Even as Hurricane Sandy was quickly approaching the nation’s capital this Saturday, groups were holding steadfast for their reservations ...

“This is the last of the grandchildren,” joked Tony and Joe’s manager Dean Cibel, as he surveyed his family ...

Fiola’sTrabocchi Plans Washington Harbour Restaurant Chef Fabio Trabocchi (shown right) plans to open his next restaurant, the 7,500-square-foot ...

My parents used to tailgate in high style at the Strawberry Hill races in Virginia when I was growing up ...

Culinaire Restaurant has just re-opened its doors to the public. Billed as a one-ofa- kind eatery and a part of ...

Infusing liquors with flavors is nothing new. After all, it’s the aging process in wooden barrels that impart rum ...

The "Neighborhood Restaurant" has always been a mainstay of American society. Even as the size and pace of our lives ...

What is the result of being a wine nerd and a movie lover? Not only do I notice characters drinking wine, but I notice what wine and what glass they use.

Quick Hits: Four Seasons Hotel will open a Fashion Café as well as an Eno Wine Bar in early 2013 ...

Passion Food Hospitality (PFH) is now going Mexican. Their newest restaurant will be Mexican-themed. Fuego Cocina and Tequileria is slated ...

Bangkok Joe’s, a restaurant located in Georgetown for the past nine years, caters to finest Asian cuisine and sees ...

Chef Ris Lacoste hosted a 100th birthday celebration dinner in honor of Julia Child at her restaurant, RIS, on what ...

Jeff Buben’s Full Baked empire expands, when he takes over Potenza restaurant at 15th & H Streets, NW to open ...

Might there be a Yo! Sushi in Georgetown's future?

London-based YO! Sushi opened its first U.S. location in ...

Born Aug. 15, 1912, Julia Child was one of America's most influential chefs. As her 100th birthday approaches, let ...

It was a day of motorcycles and a red Vespa, chefs and 3 Pie Sisters, haystack rides, sheep cheese and ...

Headed by a husband-wife team, Mayfair & Pine Restaurant opens on Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park Friday.

Located in the heart of DC’s Penn Quarter, Redline is best described as a sports bar gone urban chic.

Washington is going pop! In what many consider a transient city, it only makes sense that pop-up retail stores and ...

The Sprinkles ATM might just give the famed residential cupcake shop, Georgetown Cupcake, a run for their money.

Balducci’s former location on New Mexico Avenue, NW, was not completely taken over by La Forchetta. The remaining space ...

The June 7 event, which addressed the importance of maintaining safe seafood supplies, strategically fell on the eve of World Ocean Day.

How would you define delicious? Perhaps the most ubiquitous word in the English language to denote appreciation of the culinary spectrum, delicious signifies our love for everything from a single exquisite bite to the grand flavors of a cultural heritage. From lemongrass to lemon ice, if it makes our tongues jump, “Delicious!” seems to say it all.

The first thing I notice when I meet Big Ted is not his size. It’s his smile. It’s ...

Ladies, here’s the scenario: You have just finished the first book in the mega literary phenomenon trilogy, “Fifty Shades ...

Delicious (di-ˈli-shəs) adj. 1. Highly pleasing or agreeable to the senses, esp. of taste or smell. 2. Very pleasant; delightful ...

The 19th Annual Taste of Georgetown served up the culinary hits.

Chef Mike Isabella held a welcome party -- "Tacos & Tequila" -- at his newest effort, Bandolero, for friends, foodies and neighbors May 29.

The American Lamb Board hosted its second annual Lamb Jam in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 21 at the ...

While Mardi Gras may be the biggest party of the year in New Orleans, visitors looking for a grand shindig ...

It's not too late to make reservation for Mother's Day brunch.

In the film adaptation of the novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” by Roald Dahl, actor Gene Wilder opens the ...

Brasserie Beck Enjoy savory crepes and waffles at Robert Wiedmaier’s contemporary Belgian restaurant. A favorite at Beck is the ...

When Atilla Suzer is asked if he ever would have imagined having “this” ten years ago, he responds with a ...

Hank’s Oyster Bar Chef/owner, Jamie Leeds, and mixologist Gina Chersevani are working together again, but this time as ...

Americans have become increasingly interested in organically grown products during the last few years. According to a survey by the ...

As spring comes into full swing, with the last of the dogwood petals scattered about the ground, a film of ...

There is good news on the horizon. Tony & Joe's Seafood Place will reopen its inside restaurant in early May.

In 2010, 17.3 million tourists flocked to Washington. According to Destination D.C., these visitors spent more than $2 ...

On the surface, the seasonal lull between winter and spring doesn’t offer much in the way of culinary inspiration ...

To come

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine brings his hit show 'Restaurant Impossible' to the still unknown restaurant in Washington, D.C., today.

Leigh Lambert, owner and creator of Naughty Bits brownies, created a limited edition brownie for the 84th annual Academy Awards on February 26, named The Starlet, which will actually be served at the Oscars—and you can have them too! Munch on the same after-party treats as the stars!

Oysters from the Delmarva and Chesapeake Bay area are milder in complexity than their more northern cousins, but wonderfully plump and meaty – perfect in recipes that call for cooked oysters. Here are the best places to pick up fresh local oysters, a recipe for masa-fried oysters and homemade tartar sauce, as well as drink pairing tips.

Many presidents have gone on to have successful careers after leaving office. But only George Washington became a successful whisky-maker.

The history of oatmeal is a modest and uneventful affair. But like a man whose steady greatness slowly reveals itself in his maturity, oatmeal emerges as a sort of existential hero: hearty, decent and strong.

The latest food and restaurant news in and around Georgetown and the District. Griffin Market to reopen, Blue Duck Tavern gets new Chef de Cuisine, Yes! Organic Market relocating, and more!

Just in time for the post-holiday lull, every Washingtonian’s favorite epicurean festival starts tonight! DC Restaurant Week opens the doors to more than 200 of the District’s finest eateries, as they offer prefix, 3-course lunches for $20 and 3-course dinners for $35 for the week, on top of their usual a la carte menu.

Rogue 24

You can get “A Taste of Rogue 24: New Year’s Eve” and celebrate the New Year at ...

It’s the season of giving -- and the daunting task of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list ...

As a holiday gift to our readers, chef and restaurateur Ris Lacoste wanted to answer your culinary queries. Thanks to ...

Just the name of the Zombie cocktail is enough to scare many imbibers away. Like the daiquiri and the margarita ...

Having witnessed the Occupy D.C. movement only on television or the occasional downtown drive-by spy, I felt it necessary ...

As a Christmas present from Across the Cutting Board, chef Ris Lacoste wants to answer all your culinary questions. Do you have any inquiries on cooking techniques, recipes, cookbook recommendations, or epicurean gift ideas? We want to hear!

My grandparents taught me never to waste food. Raised in the Great Depression and ushered into adulthood through World War II, food shortages and rationings were ingrained somewhere deep within them. As food became more plentiful, their habits of conservation never changed, and by the time I was a pitter-pattering little nuisance, what I most looked forward to when visiting them was the fridge full of leftovers...

Chef Scott Drewno is the man behind Wolfgang Puck’s The Source, adjacent to the Newseum in Penn Quarter. On ...

When was the last time you had punch at a party? Was it an enjoyable experience? Dan Searing posed these ...

Dear BNC,

I am smitten with this little honey from a work project we recently completed together. She’s classy ...

“Mother nature is an artist herself, with a palette of colors that create the seasons,” says Chef Ris Lacoste. “She ...

***I’ve been on two dates with a super smart and good-looking man. Both times we went out for dinner ...

Chef de Cuisine Joe Palma of Westend Bistro believes in degustation served with education. In the coming months and on ...

What do you get when you cross one of Washington’s most innovative and crafty bar chefs with a New ...

Jack Kerouac once wrote, “the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live ...

With the excess rain, a few seasonal treats are thriving. And one bulbous little fungus is soaking up this wet September happier than the rest. Mushrooms are sprouting in beds across forest floors up and down the East Coast.

The first signs of fall are blustering in to the District—the sudden temperature drop, overcast skies, the cold nights ...

As the tail end of summer approaches, it’s time to enjoy the remaining fruits and produce of the season ...

Fall has arrived, and for American and European wineries, that means harvest time! Across the northern hemisphere, many wine regions ...

Chef Francesco Ricchi is moving his namesake Italian restaurant, Cesco, to a larger location in Bethesda. Cesco Trattoria will occupy ...

By Miss Dixie Last week on a perfect summer night, an annual event for a select group of music fans ...

When Clyde's corporate chef John Guattery gave 1789 chef Daniel Giusti a book on the restaurant Noma in Copenhagen ...

It is a walk that is also a hit. While the Washington Nationals took care of the Philadelphia Phillies this ...

Say the word Bermuda and many things come to mind. For many it’s a paradise getaway, an island dotted ...

As a high tech hydroponic agribusiness, it may not surprise you that the idea behind Endless Summer Harvest came from ...

Yesterday, a long row of motorcycles sat in the hot morning sun on the sidewalk framing the doors of Brasserie ...

Strolling down the brick-laid sidewalks, weaving in and out of the usual crowds, one large gathering stops you in your ...

Lewis Grizzard, American writer and humorist, said “It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato,” and considering all the well-loved recipes which include them, one would be hard pressed not to agree. Often cooks think of tomatoes as an item to be served on the side or as an ingredient in a more complex dish, but with such beautifully plump and juicy tomatoes in season, why not serve them up as the entrée?

The 57th Summer Fancy Food Show occupied the exhibit halls of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, from July 10 to 12, as buyers and other attendees walked the aisles "to spot hot trends, find new ideas and source the latest products for stores and restaurants for the year to come" -- and to sample foods, which included the latest trends and flavors in chocolate, artisanal meats and cheeses, confections, snacks, beverages, salsas, spices and natural and organic products.

Ethiopian food remains a distant concept to many.For Georgetowners, Ethiopian dining means Das, which over the past six months ...

Stepping up from the street into Book Hill Bistro, guests ascend from the bustle of Wisconsin Avenue to an intimate and cozy nook where low lighting and soft jazzy chords ensconce passersby wandering in for a look at Georgetown’s new restaurant.

Following the openings, closings, movers and shakers in food world of Washington.

Like the mint julep and the Kentucky Derby, Pimm’s and Wimbledon go hand-in-hand. The tipple is a mixture of Pimm's No. 1 Cup liqueur and lemonade, garnished with strawberries, mint and cucumber.

After two decades in Georgetown, Shahab and Maziar Farivar reflect on their success. They will be celebrating the Peacock Café’s 20th anniversary on this stretch of Prospect Street, where they first opened back in 1991 as a six-seat restaurant/carryout.

Pickling, a process of prepping to preserve for months, is not just cooking but an art. Ris Lacoste, owner and executive chef of RIS shares her thoughts, tips, and recipes to make it taste the best.

This summer, Georgetown Events will be hosting Truckeroo, a monthly festival where 20-25 food trucks will gather at the corner of Half St. and M St. NW in Das Bullpen, across the street from Navy Yard Metro and one block from Nationals Park.

“Other than shad roe,” said Ris, as we walked around the farmers market on a windy Saturday afternoon, “asparagus is just the harbinger of spring.” Looking around, every vendor had buckets of the fat, twiggy vegetables, rubber-banded in bunches with their spiky pompadours pointed toward the sky. And everyone at the market that day seemed to be there just for the occasion with baggies, satchels and Radio Flyers overflowing with springtime’s most famous green.

O'B Sweet, a pie boutique and catering service headed by three local sisters, is fixing to open this fall on Prospect St., bringing a new sweet tooth craze to the Cupcake Capitol of the universe.

In the continuing saga of Gifford’s Ice Cream and Candy Co., principal Neal Lieberman has seen the fruits of ...

Brunch being a community affair, everyone brings some dish to the table and the meal usually becomes a wild smattering of tastes. Here are Ris' recipes for short rib hash and blueberry cheese puffs, two brunch plates you wouldn't want to go without.

     Have you ever dreamed of a world filled with cupcakes? Were there cupcakes everywhere you looked ...

Magnificent monuments, a cupcake craze and powerhouse politics are not the only things that make the nation’s capitol unique ...

Since Ris first brought me into her kitchen, she has told me the tales of Bob Juliano. Powerhouse lobbyist for almost forty years and an unmistakable Chicago native, Bob has been following Ris around since her days at Kinkead’s. Call it a culinary crush. This is a man who has gone to bat with the big boys of Washington, including the Executive Branch, usually fighting for the rights of the working class. He calls Rahm Emanuel an “old friend.” What Rahm probably doesn’t know is that Bob makes a mean marinara sauce.

Restaurants around town are offering up a plateful of events. From culinary classes to food festivals, the local dining scene ...

Tapas, fish, and sandwiches can sometimes get dull. Your taste buds are yearning for something new and exciting with a ...

The latest food news from Linda Roth Conte, including burger joints, renaming of old favorites, new chefs at old restaurants, old chefs at new restaurants, new chefs at new restaurants, and everything in between. Get your stomaches ready.

DC Brau brings beer back to the District. A venture between DC area natives Brandon Skall and Jeff Hancock, DC Brau plans on pumping out kegs and cans to bars and retail stores in the city within the next three months.

When Chef Daniel Bruce created the Boston Wine Festival over twenty years ago, it was hardly driven by divine inspiration ...

Tis’ the season to be fat and happy. Let’s just face it.

There are endless news articles that come ...

On Volt’s homepage, Head Chef and former Top Chef contestant Bryan Voltaggio holds a golden rooster in front of ...

Jordan Wright gives you all the latest news fresh out the oven. Hear what's going on in the world of restaurants, and get recommendations for the best eats in the best new eateries. Morso, Michel Richard's latest venture, Sweetbite Creamery, imported jams and much more.

To Ris Lacoste, Thanksgiving should be a simple affair. The dishes featured on her restaurant’s “To Go Sides and Pies” menu are effusive and original, yet comforting and familiar. The cuisine goes beyond unique spins on old favorites, recalling brilliant tastes or textures and producing them in an entirely new context. But Thanksgiving isn’t about reinventing the wheel, as she makes clear. To her, Thanksgiving is the raw, savory, unfettered beauty of the fall harvest and family. “I dedicate Thanksgiving dinner to my mother,” she says. “I still can’t do it like she can.”

With Thanksgiving around the corner, the turkey looms large. Thanksgiving dinner preparations can be a daunting undertaking, and the ordeal is frequently known throughout family circles to cause more stress than merriment. After all, the holidays are about enjoying time with those you love, and if cooking doesn’t suit you, there are some great places to go out or order in for Thanksgiving. Some are traditional, like the Oval Room’s roasted free-range turkey with chestnut stuffing, while others are less conventional, such as Rasika’s Cranberry Turkey Tikka with pumpkin chutney and spiced Brussels sprouts. But all are sure to be delicious. Below is the Georgetowner’s top picks for eating out on Thanksgiving. Get your reservations sooner rather than later, as many of these dinners have limited seating and large parties will fill them up quickly.

Taberna del Alaberdero is shedding its stuffy image as an Old World Spanish restaurant and appealing to a younger crowd with the addition of an extensive tapas menu and a Sunday brunch that features a different region of Spain each month. November explores the foods of the Northern sea coast of Cantabria, a region known for its seafood.

When I got to Ris, Washington chef Ris Lacoste’s lauded contribution to DC’s food culture, the restaurant was empty. It was early on a Saturday morning, and the city was just waking up. Through the windows, the expanses of barren dining tables and upturned chairs looked nearly unfamiliar from the week before, when I met Ris for the first time amidst a clattering of plates and glasses, the hum from a dozen full tables swarming around me in the bustling eatery. Now, it was lifeless and unmoving. They didn’t open for a few hours.

The past two months have brought a variety of assignments and pleasures: interviews with Bravo’s Top Chef finalist Kelly Liken; BLT Steak’s Laurent Tourondel; Eric Ripert, star of the PBS series “Avec Eric”; a meeting at the Sofitel with patriarch Giorgio Gucci, third generation of the Gucci empire, in town to testify to Congress about the pervasiveness of black market goods and to offer ideas for new ways of enforcing existing laws. Of course, we all want the latest accessory. But he warns to stay away from the sidewalk vendor handbag and wristwatch knockoffs. He tells me plans are to arrest the buyers as well!

This week, the Friends of Rose Park feature a recipe for corn chowder, provided by Mary Carol Platt of the Friends of Rose Park while peaches are in season.

In the midst of all the current cupcake hooplah, Open Kitchen's Chef Matt Finarelli breaks away from the pack to say, “Let’s make sophisticated cupcakes and teach everyone how to bake them at home!”

Nothing like a little peach cobbler to cure the August doldrums.

Jordan Wright has strategized her own military operation geared to thrash back the blistering temperatures with frosty ice cream treats and luscious fruit cobblers.

This week we feature a recipe for tomato bread salad, provided by Pam Moore of the Friends of Rose Park.

This week, five area grocery stores — CVS, Giant, Safeway, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods — went head to head as The Georgetowner team went back to the basics to explore the prices of the simplest grocery items.

At Georgetown's Puro Cafe, it was easy to keep our cool under a draped pavilion replete with comfy lounges and twinkling lights while sipping the creations of Alembic’s chief mixologist, Jon Arroyo.

Garrett Faulkner visits five of Washington’s farmers' markets on the lookout for the best produce, but also with an eye for the men and women who grow it and bring it to your fingertips.

Food writer Jordan Wright unveils the culinary delights of South Carolina.

Georgetown's Friends of Rose Park bring you a dessert recipe perfect for summer or fall.

Jordan Wright catches up with chef Spike Mendelsohn to talk about his restaurant on Capitol Hill and the launch of his latest project, “The Good Stuff Cookbook.”

Garrett Faulkner and Ari Post sit down and dig in with Georgetown's most eminent barbecue chefs.

After you enjoy some great barbecue food in Georgetown, try doing some grilling of your own.

Tired of pizza not being made exactly the way you want it?

Whether you're after a traditional recipe or something with true pizzazz, Washington's contributions to America's favorite food stack up easily to the best efforts of New York or Chicago.

Michelin three-star mixologist Brian Van Flandern teaches lesson in margarita-making

The Georgetowner finds the best priced summer favorites in the DC area.

As the host of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations," Anthony Bourdain slurps and sups the world’s melting pot in dogged pursuit of ethno-gastronomic delicacies.

Just as impressive as ever, the new Jockey Club has returned with a fresh cachet, a winning new chef and a dining room to match the restrained elegance of its cuisine.

Swiss born and raised, Joêl Thévoz hit Washington in the mid-’80s with a business degree and a briefcase full ...

Jordan Wright recounts her secret dining - and fashion - experience at a private Harajuku supper club.

Seafood lovers know the Washington area for its great crabs. But one hundred years ago, D.C. was known for its oysters, and over the last 10 years these coin-sized delicacies have been making a thundering resurgence.

Thanks to the Royal Thai Embassy, I’ve reawakened a lost appreciation for canned tuna — one of Thailand’s principal exports.

Jordan Wright sits down with one of the city's hottest chefs to talk fresh and local ingredients and his vision for the future.

Setting the stage for extinction: every twenty minutes a distinct species of plant or animal becomes extinct.