Zaytinya is still one of my favorite spots to eat whenever I’m back in DC. This Jose Andres spot rarely disappoints. On this visit, we dined with a party of six and were seated at a secluded table against the wall to the right of the kitchen. My favorite dish was the Portakal salatasi —… Continue reading Zaytinya
Tag: Washington DC
Mitsitam Cafe
During two days of sightseeing and museum hopping on the National Mall, this was by far the best meal I had. Located on the first floor of the Museum of the American Indian, this café, according to their website “features native foods found through out the Western Hemisphere.” You can still get typical stuff like… Continue reading Mitsitam Cafe
Open City
I’ve been slacking off with blogging due to a busy schedule, but I’m finally getting around to reviews of places I visited more than a month ago. I’m starting off with a cool spot from my trip to Washington, DC. Located right down the street from my hotel, the Marriott Wardman Park, Open City is… Continue reading Open City
Graffiato
Graffiato has gotten plenty of hype since opening in 2011 and, for the most part, lives up to it. Located in Washington, DC’s Chinatown — across the street from the Verizon Center — it is chef Mike Isabella’s first restaurant since departing as executive chef at Jose Andres’ Zaytinya. Isabella, of course, is known from… Continue reading Graffiato
Ripple
Sustainable, organic, local… some of the buzzwords that get tossed around by restaurants these days. I guess I should care. And, to some extent I do, particularly when I see how it affects a restaurant’s dishes. Ripple is a good example of a menu evolving daily based on available ingredients. They have some mainstays, but… Continue reading Ripple
RFD Washington
After dining at Jaleo we made our way here for drinks and got a table right away. The beer list is impressive. The best thing I tried was probably the Dogfish Head barleywine…bold, yet smooth, with a subtle after-taste. RFD is a decent place to hang out and drink, but it’s LOUD. If you’re sitting… Continue reading RFD Washington
Jaleo
I like the idea of tapas because I get to try several dishes. What I don’t like about tapas is sharing. Call me selfish, but when it comes to food I just flat out don’t like to share. Over the past few years I’ve gotten better at sharing with my wife but when it comes… Continue reading Jaleo
Blue Duck Tavern
After only one visit I’m far from qualified to judge this restaurant as a whole, but I can say that my one dining experience was a big disappointment. First of all, let me just say that the atmosphere is sophisticated, elegant, and modern. It’s a beautiful space with an open kitchen, pastry station, and cheese… Continue reading Blue Duck Tavern
Brasserie Beck
While having a disappointing and unsatisfying meal at Zentan, the couple dining next to us highly recommended Brasserie Beck. We were still hungry so we decided to check it out. We walked in and got a table right away on a Saturday night in the back part of the restaurant. We told our waiter that… Continue reading Brasserie Beck
Zentan
The best thing about eating at Zentan was meeting the couple seated next to us. They insisted on us trying their order of the 19 ingredient slaw after seeing how big the order was. That dish turned out to be the best dish of the night with its multiple textures and flavors. They also recommended… Continue reading Zentan