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Tag Archives: Wines
All Purpose, Shaw
I went to All Purpose this weekend at around 7 PM – the restaurant was fairly full, but with no wait, and there were seats open at the bar. Let me start out by giving the highest possible praise to … Continue reading
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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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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Restaurant Tallent, Bloomington, Indiana
I raised my glass of wine to Matt’s glass of water for a toast: “And so your culinary education by me ends here,” I said. He said, “Yeah,” and we clinked glasses. My young dining companion is no longer young, … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged 2015 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Restaurant - Great Lakes, Bloomington, Catering, Indiana, Modern American, Pastry Chef, Private Dining During Lunch, Special Events, Wines
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Adour – Minibites, March 4, 2012 – March 10, 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 is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link and enjoy the full … Continue reading
Posted in DC, MD, Restaurants, VA
Tagged American, Arlington, Armenian, Australian, Bakery, Bread, Brunch, Cajun, Cake, Cannelés, City Vista, Coffee, Courthouse, Downtown, Falls Church, Fine Dining, French, Greek, Hilton, Italian, Japanese, Meat Pies, Mediterannean, Modern American, Pain au Chocolat, Pizza, Robata, Sandwiches, Southern, Spanish, Subs, Sushi, Tysons Corner, Wines
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New Heights – Minibites: January 29, 2012 – February 4, 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 is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link and enjoy the full … Continue reading
Posted in DC, MD, Restaurants, VA
Tagged American, Arlington, Charcuterie, Chinese, Dupont Circle, Fairfax, Falls Church, French, Georgetown, Glover Park, Hong Kong, Italian, Late Night, Lounge, Modern American, Peruvian, Pizza, Pollo a la Brasa, Seafood, Seven Corners, Tea, Tysons Corner, West Dupont Circle, Wines, Woodley Park
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