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Woodward Table Opens Tomorrow

by Jennie Tai November 6, 2012

One of the most “anticipated restaurant openings of the Fall” has finally arrived. Less than a month after winning DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight, Chef/Restaurateur Jeff Buben opens his third restaurant in DC tomorrow, November 7th, 2012. Woodward Table, a dual-concept restaurant that now occupies the former Potenza space in the Woodward building, aims [...]

Tough Love Reviews: Rose-Colored Glasses At Bistro Cacao

by Jennie Tai October 18, 2012

Let me begin by saying this – I love french cuisine. Not botched croissants, bacon quiche or poutine goop (unless they’re over fries… or a hot dog). I mean aspic, boudin noir and belons. In fact, if macarons were boys, I’d date only the French ones and snub their sticky American cousins. At the same [...]

9 Best Bites from Capital Food Fight

by Jennie Tai October 10, 2012

{Judges: Carla Hall, Padma Lakshmi and Andrew Zimmern} Last week, City Eats asked their twitter followers what they would choose as the secret ingredient for this year’s Capital Food Fight battle (hosted by DC Central Kitchen). I suggested lionfish, (a fish that should be eaten more to help the critical reef habitat of the Florida [...]

10 Great Places to Score Free Bar Food in DC

by Jennie Tai October 1, 2012

Duck Fat Fries Where to get it: Bourbon Steak Enjoy a complimentary basket of crispy duck fat fries and assorted dipping sauces when you purchase any item on the menu at Michael Mina‘s Georgetown restaurant and bar. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, 202-944-2026. Jalapeño Cornbread Where to get it: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace From Monday – Friday during [...]

Masa 14 Appoints New Executive Chef Adam Goldman

by Jennie Tai September 18, 2012

Taking the reins of this Asian-Fusion rooftop bar and restaurant is Masa 14‘s former sous chef, Adam Goldman. Goldman has introduced a new Autumn cocktail menu with two new drinks including the Masa Smoked Cider - mezcal, cinnamon-infused whiskey, mulled apple cider, fresh lemon (my favorite between the two); and Autumn on 14th – bourbon, balsamic syrup, brown [...]

The Truffle Hunt: Graffiato’s Distinguished Countrymen

by Jennie Tai September 4, 2012

Top: Countrymen Pizza, Burrata + Pear | Bottom: Broccolini, Stuffed Summer Squash As more and more restaurants pop up in and around the DC metro, I find myself frequenting the same places less often. I love visiting new restaurants as much as I love traveling to different cities and countries, soaking in new culture, and [...]

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National Peach Month in DC

by Jennie Tai August 8, 2012

August is National Peach Month, and DC is full of sweet and savory dishes that are celebrating this seasonal fruit around the city. Known for their award-winning ‘farm-to-table’ fare, Blue Duck Tavern (1201 24th Street, NW, 20037) is offering their Crispy Fried Veal Sweetbreads with Bourbon Marinated Peaches and roasted Path Valley Farm Sweet Peppers (pictured [...]

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Sneak Peak: Zaytinya’s 2012 Greek Easter Festival

by Jennie Tai April 4, 2012

“From April 8th through April 22nd, José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup and the culinary team at Zaytinya invite Washingtonians to celebrate the Greek Easter festival featuring delectable Mediterranean-inspired dishes presented by Head Chef Michael Costa. “ If you’re a big fan of lamb chops – you definitely won’t want to miss out on what’s going on the [...]

Cheese Fries, Cherry Coke & Cherry Blossoms

by Jennie Tai March 22, 2012

{ Blooming Cherry Blossoms } With the unseasonably warm weather in DC lately, the Cherry Blossoms decided to come out a bit earlier this year. Over the weekend I was lucky enough to get a few shots of them just as they were blooming before Spring arrived. Pin It

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Oyamel’s Tequila & Mezcal Festival

by Jennie Tai March 1, 2012

As March approaches, with Spring at its’ tail – welcome the warm season by diving into a tropical escape with exotic flavors and fragrances from the minds of Jose Andres and the Think Food Group Team. These next two weeks, from March 5th through 18th, Oyamel in DC is hosting their annual Tequila & Mezcal [...]

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