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Tag Archives: Cocktails
Bluebeard, Indianapolis, IN
On 7/2/2012 at 1:30 PM, And said: New additions to Indianapolis restaurant scene: Bluebeard In the southeast cultural district of Indy, Fountain Square, contemporary Italian-inspired cuisine featuring the best in local produce. The building also houses a wholesale bakery, Amelia’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged Cocktails, Indiana, Indianapolis, Modern American
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China Chilcano, Penn Quarter
China Chilcano is open every single day, from 11 AM until closing: It’s open 84 hours a week. It’s safe to say that this restaurant better have some serious depth of staff, because you’re not guaranteed of the “A Team,” … Continue reading
Posted in DC, Restaurants
Tagged Chifa, Chinese, Cocktails, Criollo, Japanese, Nikkei, Penn Quarter, Peruvian, ThinkFoodGroup
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The Dabney, Blagden Alley
I went to the The Dabney right when it opened, and liked it well enough, but what I experienced there this week was a restaurant that has started to come into its own – the entire experience being at a … Continue reading
Posted in DC, Restaurants
Tagged Beers, Beverage Program, Blagden Alley, Cocktails, Convention Center, Local and Seasonal, Modern American, Wines, Wood-Grilled Oven
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Rye Bar, Capella Hotel, Georgetown
On an absolutely *frigid* Monday evening, I drove to Georgetown, only to find K Street blocked off, and I was diverted onto the Whitehurst Freeway, where I was spit out near the Key Bridge. Turning right on M Street, I … Continue reading
Posted in DC, Restaurants
Tagged Bourbon, Capella Hotel, Cocktails, Georgetown, Gin, Lounge, Rye, Tequila, Whiskey
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Convivial, Shaw
I had arrived at Convivial early – way early – thinking that I’d be able to nab a seat at the bar at 5 PM, and have a drink while waiting for the restaurant to open at 5:30. Bad assumption: … Continue reading
Posted in DC, Restaurants
Tagged Cocktails, French, Modern American, Saied Azali, Shaw, Wines
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Pepita Cantina, Ballston
I suppose you could say that Pepita Cantina is being graded on an auto-curve, because immediately before going there, I went to one of its “competitors,” if you could call it that. One important thing to remember about Pepita Cantina … Continue reading
The Dabney, Blagden Alley
I wasn’t going to write up my meal at The Dabney, because it was on October 31st, the very first night they opened for business, and I was an early customer, so that quite likely means I had both dishes … Continue reading
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Tagged Blagden Alley, Cocktails, Convention Center, Local and Seasonal, Modern American
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Sally’s Middle Name, H Street Corridor
I stopped by an empty Sally’s Middle Name at 5:30 on Monday evening, and had one of the very best meals I’ve had in a long time. First of all, it’s important to note that Sally’s Middle Name (SMN) was … Continue reading
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Tagged Cocktails, H Street Corridor, Local and Seasonal, Modern American, No Tipping
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Little Serow: Minibites, January 1, 2012 – January 7, 2012
Minibites are delicious samplings of Don’s culinary adventures, condensed, distilled, and always meant to be savored with your Monday morning coffee. The DCDining.com Restaurant Guide, i.e., Le Grand Champ, is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link … Continue reading
Posted in DC, MD, Restaurants, VA
Tagged American, Bethesda, Boonsboro, Breakfast, Burke, Cajun, Chevy Chase, Chinese, Cocktails, Coffeehouses, Deli, Dim Sum, Dupont Circle, Falls Church, Hamburger, Indian, Inn, Italian, Merrifield, Pizza, Rockville, Thai, Washington Circle, West End, Wheaton, Woodley Park
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