Category Archives: DC

Radius Pizza, Mount Pleasant

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Don

Let me preface this post by saying that I’ve always really liked Radius Pizza, and on my previous visit (perhaps 2-3 months ago), I thought the spaghetti with meatballs was as good as any I’d ever eaten. My friend and … Continue reading →

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Marx Cafe, Mount Pleasant

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Don

Marx Cafe is one of the most popular restaurants in Mount Pleasant. It bills itself as specializing in Greek and Italian cuisines, but the thing that caught my eye was the “Appetizers of the World” section – small plates, something … Continue reading →

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Estadio, Logan Circle

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Don

On what will be the last snow day of winter 2010-2011 (right? Right? RIGHT?), I couldn’t think of anything less appropriate than going to Estadio for slushitos. So I did. I love the feel of this warm restaurant – it’s … Continue reading →

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Sou’Wester, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Southwest

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Don

February 14th is a special day for me – not only because it’s Valentine’s Day, but because it’s also my son Matt’s birthday! For the past two years, I’d taken him out for an “all-dessert dinner.” (Yes, go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Fast Gourmet, U Street Corridor

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Don

(See the January 15th Review here.) I had just attended a breakfast summit at Eatonville, but didn’t get the chance to have any breakfast. It was 11 AM, I had parked right in front of Fast Gourmet – was there any … Continue reading →

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Matchbox, Capitol Hill

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Don

Last Friday, a working dinner turned into an hour-long “where should we go, what should we get” discussion, culminating in carryout pizza from the Capitol Hill Matchbox. It was a great decision, and turned out to be a good selection … Continue reading →

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Famous Luigi’s, Downtown

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Don

(See the January 9th, 2010 Review here.) I met Nikki Lewis downtown to discuss my talking points for ROC-DC’s Behind The Kitchen Door breakfast summit at Eatonville. We’d originally planned on meeting at Sign of the Whale, but it was … Continue reading →

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Kushi, Mount Vernon Square

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Don

I had a broad sampling of items at the deceptively expensive Kushi last night (it, like Jaleo, can add up), starting at the bar with a happy hour special of Kuro Uma Gold Shochu ($6, normally $8). Then, on to the … Continue reading →

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Busboys & Poets, Mount Vernon Triangle

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Don

I had thirty minutes to kill before a business dinner last night, so I stopped into the always uplifting Busboys & Poets at City Vista for a quick beer. Gluten-free dining has gotten a lot of attention lately, and I … Continue reading →

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Pesce, Dupont Circle

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Don

After a Chehalem wine tasting at Eola (which was full for dinner), a couple close friends and I meandered over to Pesce and nabbed a four-top. The last meal I had at Pesce was the best I’d ever eaten there. … Continue reading →

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