Category: restaurant reviews

Dishes We Love: Rockstar Shrimp
[ 0 ] July 31, 2013 |

Dishes We Love: Rockstar Shrimp

Old Town Alexandria offers patrons another choice when it comes to eating out:  Flat Iron Steak and Saloon, the latest addition to King Street.  Whether you are looking for a happy hour or a romantic night on the town, Flat Iron offers a broad experience.  The ambiance, crowd, and food will not disappoint.  My fave of the night […]

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Oldie but Goodie:  L’Auberge Chez Francois
[ 0 ] July 26, 2013 |

Oldie but Goodie: L’Auberge Chez Francois

Visiting L’Auberge Chez Francois had been on my list for quite some time.  It is arguably the number one French restaurant in the Washington, DC area.  The customer service is one reason driving down the hilly, winding two lane roads was worth it.  Your treated like royalty from the moment you walk in and the […]

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Where I’m Eating: Le Diplomate
[ 0 ] July 25, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: Le Diplomate

When word began buzzing around town that Stephen Starr was opening a restaurant in the District, I was curious to see if it would garner the attention of its sister restaurants in Philly (*Starr Restaurants are also in New York, Florida and New Jersey).  The Starr restaurants are as much of a household name as […]

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A Trip to NOVA
[ 0 ] July 19, 2013 |

A Trip to NOVA

This trip was worth it.  The recent trip I took into Northern Virginia (NOVA) to the newly opened Osteria Marzano.  After learning that the co-owner’s mother is the mastermind behind the team at DC’s Famous Luigi’s, there was no need for an introduction to the food…it had to be good.  The fried mozzarella could not […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  Consistency Brings Me Back
[ 0 ] July 9, 2013 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Consistency Brings Me Back

Bibiana is one of those places that will stay in the District many, many years.  The number one reason for this staying power is consistency.  I recently returned to the restaurant, which specializes in Italian cuisine, and am happy to report not much has changed since my last visit some odd years ago.  The ability […]

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