Tag Archives: Happy Hour

Boss Shepherd’s, Federal Triangle

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Don

The Northeast corner of 13th and E Street has been several things over recent decades. I first remember it being developed as our city’s second Dean & DeLuca, although instead of being a store, it was just a high-quality, quick-serve … Continue reading →

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Ghibellina, 14UP

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don

(See the July 20, 2014, Review here.) What’s interesting if that I have some very knowledgeable diners agreeing with me about the pizza, and others basically saying that I’m crazy – that it’s okay, but not even close to being … Continue reading →

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Corduroy: Minibites, January 15, 2012 – January 21, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Don

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 →

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Diya, Tysons Corner, VA

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Don

If someone were to ask, “What’s the biggest Indian restaurant in the DC area?” then “Bombay Club” would be a pretty good guess, but that’s only if they haven’t been to Diya. Diya sits on the Vienna side of Tysons … Continue reading →

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Masa 14, U Street Corridor

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don

There was but one mission: to drink. Masa 14 has amazing happy hour deals, and they run weekdays until 7 PM. Everything at happy hour on this day was only $4. We arrived at 6:04, and made the most of … Continue reading →

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Dickson Wine Bar, U Street Corridor

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Don

One very important thing to remember about Dickson Wine Bar is that it doesn’t open until 6 PM, even on Fridays. Happy hour runs from 6-7 PM, and on this day was featuring glasses of Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($5, … Continue reading →

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Kora, Crystal City, VA

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Don

We were in the mood for Italian, so of course we started driving around aimlessly at 6:30 on a Friday night. Argia’s? Nah, just there. Ruffino’s! Has it re-opened yet? Nope, one more week. We headed to Kora. Unfortunately for … Continue reading →

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Bravo! Bravo!, Downtown

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Don

I’d never been to Bravo! Bravo! before, but it turned out to be a perfect place for an after-work meeting that’s 1) downtown 2) quiet and 3) cheap. There can be no doubt that this odd, downstairs space turns into … 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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Kababji Grill, Dupont Circle

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Don

Kababji Grill is the first American outpost of a Lebanese chain which opened to great fanfare in Dupont Circle a year ago, but has since fallen silent to the fickle fingers of the press. It is a handsome, polished space, … Continue reading →

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