Category: Reviews

Authentic Greek Food Alert.  (Seriously, It Is The Real Thing)
[ 2 ] January 12, 2017 |

Authentic Greek Food Alert. (Seriously, It Is The Real Thing)

Before the holidays, I visited Alfa Piehouse and tried super hard not to binge eat everything.  The temptation was real especially where all of the dishes are authentic Greek.  Authentic is an overused word in this town with a lot of places claiming to have the flavors of their touted country but failing to truly […]

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Long Time, No See:  Jardenea
[ 0 ] December 1, 2016 |

Long Time, No See: Jardenea

No news is usually good news.  I had not heard a peep out of Jardenea since I left their cozy, elegant dining room some odd years ago and I am guessing that was a good thing.  I recently had the opportunity to revisit the Melrose Hotel’s resident dining space and was pleased to find not […]

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Good Book Alert:  Building a Healthy Child
[ 0 ] November 16, 2016 |

Good Book Alert: Building a Healthy Child

Having a baby soon?  Building a Healthy Child should be added to your reading list.  JKGF received a copy and could not put it down (*no expecting alerts here, just a really intriguing look into a babies diet).  In “Building a Healthy Child,” naturopathic doctor Melina Roberts shares a program that outlines ways parents can build […]

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The Man I Forgot I Loved.
[ 3 ] November 10, 2016 |

The Man I Forgot I Loved.

Every time someone asks me where to get good cocktails in this town, I almost always suggest The Gibson.  At the risk of sounding trite, I avoid suggesting it every time because I really think it is one of the best, if not the best, place to find a truly crafted cocktail.  The care and […]

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Where to Order Your Wings Before the Big Showdown Tonight.
[ 0 ] October 19, 2016 |

Where to Order Your Wings Before the Big Showdown Tonight.

Football season (and apparently election season) means wings on top of wings, which is why I took the opportunity to visit the new Wingstop in Waldorf, MD.  Going in with expectations of fast food under heating lamps, I was surprised to learn how many things were made from scratch on the premises.  Wingstop is more […]

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