Category Archives: DC

Potenza, Downtown

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Don

I know it’s neither green nor Irish, but on Saint Patrick’s Day I stopped into the bakery at Potenza for a Large Coffee ($1.95). This, after getting my hair cut at Paul Ramadan’s wonderful Nantucket Hair Salon (ask for Paul or … Continue reading →

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Hook, Georgetown

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Don

After counting 173 lemmings standing out in line to get into Georgetown Cupcake at 8 PM on a Saturday night, I walked down M Street and ducked into Hook. I started mild, food-wise, and went with a Longboard Island Lager … Continue reading →

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Palena Cafe, Cleveland Park

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Don

(See the January 30th, 2011 Review here.) As many dozens (yes) of times as I’ve been to Palena, I don’t think I’ve ever gone just for dessert – until Friday night. Actually, it was for an after-dinner drink too – … Continue reading →

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Ardeo + Bardeo, Cleveland Park

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Don

(See the December 29th, 2010 Review here.) Congratulations to Dave Pressley, the new GM at Ardeo + Bardeo. When I called, Dave was able to get me a two-top on Friday night at 6 PM which is no small feat … Continue reading →

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Tosca, Downtown

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Don

On Thursday, Tosca (along with its sibling restaurant, Posto), was one of only four restaurants in the entire area to donate 100% of its proceeds to Food & Friends during the Dining Out For Life promotion. Because of this, they … Continue reading →

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Central Michel Richard, Downtown

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Don

Laissez les bons temps rouler! And so I did. I knew Mardi Gras would be packed at Central Michel Richard, so I got there before 5:30 PM and picked up the last seat at the bar, where it was nice … Continue reading →

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Kinkead’s, Downtown

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Don

Lots of people know about the half-price raw bar deals at Old Ebbitt Grill; relatively few know about the same bargain that can be found at Kinkead’s. For the first time in my life, I had the pleasure of meeting, … Continue reading →

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ChurchKey, Logan Circle

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Don

After my huge lunch at 3 Bar and Grill, I just wasn’t that hungry in the evening. However, I saw no reason whatsoever not to keep drinking. I’m on record, early on, as saying that ChurchKey “is the finest beer … Continue reading →

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Tabard Inn, Dupont Circle

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Don

Tabard Inn was packed on a Tuesday night, but somehow managed to fit in a walk-in table for two. You have to start here with a cocktail, many of which were designed by the immensely talented Chantal Tseng. An Emerson … Continue reading →

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Sou’Wester, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Southwest

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Don

(See the February 15th, 2011 Review here.) “What are you doing this weekend?” Eric Ziebold asked me. “The weekend is over,” I said (it was Sunday). So it goes with the restaurant industry, whose “weekends” are generally Sunday and Monday, … Continue reading →

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