Tag: Celeste McCall
Another Restaurant Flocks to The Roost
Another restaurant has flocked to The Roost coop—uh—food hall, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the posh Blackbird residences. The newcomer is Leni’s Café. There,...
Kevin Tien Mixes His Roots on Moon Rabbit Menu
We really enjoyed Moon Rabbit. That’s the name of Executive Chef Kevin Tien’s new “modern Vietnamese restaurant” in the District Wharf’s InterContinental Hotel. On...
Order Thanksgiving Dinner in!
It's a different kind of holidays this year, and maybe that means it's time to try something different. What about a meal cooked just...
How La Plaza Stays Open: No Pay for Owner
Throughout Washington’s five-month shutdown, many local restaurants have bitten the dust, including our beloved Montmartre and the venerable Post Pub (downtown). However, others have...
Capitol Cuisine: Culinary Facelifts
As Barracks Row returns to life, sister restaurants Ugly Mug and Valor Brewpub have created a weekend pop-up: Capitol Hill Crab Shack, 723 8th Street...
Dining Out During Phase Two
Luncheon of the Boating Party? The beautiful people in Pierre-Auguste Renior’s Impressionist 1881 painting were definitely NOT social distancing as they relaxed beside the...
RAMMY Finalists Include Hill, Ward 6 Names
At last, some good news. Numerous restaurants in our Hill Rag and Mid-City neighborhoods have been nominated for the 2020 RAMMY Awards. Sponsored by...
Occasions Catering Helps Neighborhoods
By now, many of us—myself included--are getting tired of our own cooking. We’ve also visited most of our (excellent) neighborhood carryout options but are...
During COVID DC Restaurants Move to Delivery And Carryout
Washington DC restaurants are closed for dining-in during the Covid-19 crisis. Fortunately, many places are providing carryout and/or delivery service. Be sure to call...
Hot New Dining at 700 Penn
Near Eastern Market, we’ve recently enjoyed 700 Penn’s hot new destinations: Eat Brgz (see item below) and the lively Eastern Wine Bar. But last...