Category: restaurant reviews

Where We’re Eating:  A La Lucia
[ 0 ] October 2, 2014 |

Where We’re Eating: A La Lucia

I took a trip over the bridge to Alexandria for a taste of A La Lucia. Located just a few feet from Old Town Alexandria, A La Lucia gives you a taste of Italy alongside the feeling of being at home for a big family dinner.  Of course, I ate tons.  Here are the deets on […]

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Dishes We Love:  Chuy’s Chile Relleno
[ 0 ] October 1, 2014 |

Dishes We Love: Chuy’s Chile Relleno

With over 55 locations around the US, Chuy’s brings fresh Mexican fare to Fairfax, Virginia.  As I toured the kitchen, I was intrigued at the fact that everything is truly fresh.  Nothing is frozen except the ice cream and the kid’s chicken nuggets.  How many places can say the only freezer they have is the […]

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Satellite Room: Burgers and Boozy Shakes
[ 0 ] September 25, 2014 |

Satellite Room: Burgers and Boozy Shakes

If you are ever out late night and looking for a place with a juicy burger, Satellite Room is your place.  Satellite Room offers patrons not only burgers, but also boozy shakes.   What more does one need on a late Saturday night?? Satellite Room is located directly behind the 9:30 Club.  So whether you […]

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Roofers Union Oktoberfest Menu Unveiled
[ 1 ] September 24, 2014 |

Roofers Union Oktoberfest Menu Unveiled

Oh Oktoberfest, we love you even though most of us aren’t from Germany in any capacity but as Americans we love to have another excuse to drink beer. Roofers Union is the perfect place to go as Chef Majorie Meek-Bradley brings her A-game as always to give you a wonderful take on German cuisine. Pretzel […]

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Where You Should Be Eating:  Fat Pete’s BBQ
[ 0 ] September 12, 2014 |

Where You Should Be Eating: Fat Pete’s BBQ

Before I could locate Fat Pete’s BBQ, the aroma found me first.  The smell of BBQ permeates the Cleveland Park neighborhood letting folks know there is a new sheriff in town: Fat Pete’s BBQ.  It can command this attention with tender brisket and ribs inside those doors alongside the best grits on this side of […]

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