The Reuben is the best kind of hot mess. Its origin story is unclear, but the sandwich’s deliciousness is obvious. The proportions and ingredients just work together. The fattiness of the meat – traditionally corned beef or pastrami – pairs with the acidity of the sauerkraut and marries well with the rich and creamy textures of […]
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The Reuben is the best kind of hot mess. Its origin story is unclear, but the sandwich’s deliciousness is obvious. The proportions and ingredients just work together. The fattiness of the meat – traditionally corned beef or pastrami – pairs with the acidity of the sauerkraut and marries well with the rich and creamy textures of […]
We found this great post at Roberts and June about a speakeasy in our neighborhood. We’ve included a snippet here; there’s a link at the bottom if you want to read the whole thing. ‘Have you been to the speakeasy on 7th?’ our neighbors asked. ‘There’s a speakeasy on 7th?’ was our reply. We’d actually […]
The images are etched into Nick Wiseman’s memory as clearly as the photo of Crisfield Seafood Restaurant that still hangs in his parents’ Washington home: The twice-monthly dinners at the historic Silver Spring seafood house where Wiseman and his family would devour oysters, clams, crabs and other fruits of the sea. It was a family tradition, in fact, dating back to […]
The cafe is part of Richmond Street’s recent commercial corridor build-out. When ReAnimator Coffee opened on Susquehanna Avenue in Fishtown, Joe Livewell was there to witness the effect it had on the neighborhood. And when Livewell and River Wards districts real estate developer Laurence McKnight (of Riverwards Group) decided to go into business together, they […]
Tail Up Goat feels like one of those places where you’d want to be a regular if money or waistlines were of no concern. Luckily, the staff will make you feel like one even if it’s your first time in the door. The new Adams Morgan joint is brought to you by Jon Sybert, Bill Jensen, […]
It may not be the most refined of culinary accolades, but if there is one thing the District is undoubtedly a champion of, it is happy hour. And over the years that we’ve been sharing our favorites, the traditional post-work “hour” has stretched well beyond its original confines. We’ve become particularly fond of the late-night specials that mean […]
Back in September of last year, rumors were floating around regarding the successor to Rittenhouse Square’s Smith & Wollensky location. Among them, Scarpetta, the modern-Italian restaurant not of the Scott Conant variety. Philly’s Scarpetta at 210 West Rittenhouse Square in The Rittenhouse Hotel will be LDV Hospitality’s, with plans to open sometime this summer. Scarpetta, named after the bread you use to mop up […]
What to get excited about in 2016. Spring kicks off busy season for D.C. restaurant openings, and there are plenty of blockbuster debuts to get excited about. Here are the top 15 most anticipated restaurant openings, as well as updates on many other projects in the works. THE SHAW BIJOU Address: 1544 9th St. NW From: Gregory […]
House-made pastas on the cheap, sleek surroundings, and table service—it’s a combination that makes Red White and Basil (1781 Florida Ave NW) an irresistible and potentially trendsetting newcomer in Adams Morgan. The saucy Italian restaurant from the team behind L’Enfant Cafe opened quietly in November off of Florida and U Street NW in the spot previously home […]