Restaurant Reviews
SAKURAMEN 2441 18th St NW, Washington, DC http://www.sakuramen.info If you’re walking too quickly down 18th Street in Adams Morgan, you might end up passing this nondescript but amazing ramen restaurant. Set in the basement of a rowhouse, Sakuramen’s chill vibe is a pleasant contrast to Adams Morgan’s normally bustling (aka wild) 18th Street bar scene. Since […] Read more…
In winter, I plot and plan. In Spring, I move. – Henry Rollins If you haven’t noticed, it’s basically Spring in February right now. Cherry Blossoms are already starting to bloom (global warming?) and restaurants are opening up their patios for al fresco dining. More importantly, Spring foodie events are already popping up left and […] Read more…
Hen Quarter 801 King Street, Alexandria, VA henquarter.com A post shared by FOOD | LIFESTYLE (@cupcakescaviar) on Oct 24, 2016 at 7:22am PDT If you’ve read any of my previous restaurant reviews, you might notice I have a slight obsession with Old Town in Alexandria. There is a restaurant, cafe, and shop on almost every […] Read more…
There are a few reasons tapas restaurants bring me so much joy. I can order multiple plates without looking like a fat ass I can try out multiple items on the menu in one sitting See 1 and 2 above Although tapas restaurants are my fave right now, not all of them tapas restaurants are […] Read more…
Meet Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Macy’s On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5:30p.m., Macy’s at Metro Center in Washington D.C. will be hosting an interactive foodie event with the one and only Chef Marcus Samuelsson! You might recognize Chef Samuelsson’s name from Top Chef, maybe you’ve dined at his restaurant Red Rooster in Harlem NYC […] Read more…
Union Street Public House 121 S. Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://www.unionstreetpublichouse.com When I first moved to Alexandria, my first night out was in Old Town. I quickly fell head over heels for its small town feel and festive light’s that adorned the main streets. Near the water, tucked away down one of Old Town’s […] Read more…
There are so many little gems in the Shaw neighborhood of D.C. It’s quickly becoming my favorite place to eat, drink and play. On a HOT 90 degree day last week, my original dinner plans fell through and I found myself wandering the streets looking for an alternative. Luckily, I spotted Right Proper’s Shaw Brewpub. […] Read more…
Carlyle 4000 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206 http://www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/carlyle/ Campbell Avenue in Shirlington reminds me of the little sister who tries so hard to be as cool as her trendy big city older sister, but like in a sweet endearing way. It’s lined with restaurants and shops perfect for families, date night, or a quiet girls night out. It […] Read more…
