Last weekend I spent a very enjoyable weekend in Orlando, Florida. In addition to getting my bumbling body thrown around the Universal Studios rollercoasters (and soaked on the Jurassic Park ride), I got to try two great restaurants thanks to the recommendations of my host and friend Bryan. One was…
Fond Of Fiola
Had dinner last night at Fiola, at Italian restaurant in Washington, DC. It’s downtown and really quite difficult to locate if you don’t know the precise route to take, given that it’s tucked off a side street. After wandering aimlessly for a while, I managed to find the place and…
A Weekend In Arizona
The weather’s getting cold in DC, so I was thankful for the chance to escape to Arizona last week for the wedding of my friends Adam and Stephanie. Seeing them tie the knot in Tucson was tremendous. The hangover from too much sangria at the wedding was not as great….
Praising Medium Rare
I like puns. I blame my Dad for that. A sample of the kind of eye-rolling hilarity that he and I are fond of: I have a dentist’s appointment tomorrow. It’s at two thirty. Get it? Tooth hurty? Ho ho ho. But how is that type of humor relevant to…
Top Marks For Ted’s Bulletin
I might have a new favorite restaurant in Washington. Ted’s Bulletin serves basic but well done American fare like meatloaf, fried chicken and — oh, who am I kidding? I’m fond of their food, but I think I’m embarking on a passionate romance with the restaurant’s alcohol-fueled milkshakes. I could…
Lauding Lincoln (Somewhat)
Last Friday night is the name of a tolerable Katy Perry song. It’s also the time that I sat down to dinner with my friend Patrick at DC restaurant Lincoln. The place serves “small” plates of American dishes like chicken pot pie, soft shell crab, lobster beignets and New York…
A Taste Of India
Last night my friends and I had dinner at Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill, a restaurant in DC’s Eastern Market neighborhood. The venue’s website offered “the exotic tastes of India,” a promise that I approached with a cautiously arched eyebrow because my bland taste buds usually mean that spicy Indian food…
Zesty Sunday
Had brunch today at Zest, a new restaurant in DC’s Eastern Market neighborhood. In terms of appearance, it’s a very peppy (zesty, perhaps?) place, with plenty of natural light and an upbeat soundtrack of pop tunes playing at a respectable level in the background. But that’s about as far as…
My Own Private Island
Although I recently wrote a summary of restaurants I tried in Key West, I had to dedicate a post solely to my favorite dining spot in the Conch Republic. For my 31st birthday I decided to push the boat out literally and figuratively by having dinner at Latitudes, a fine…
Key West Restaurant Roundup
During my holiday in Key West I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the various dining options on the island. I was on holiday with my housemate and both he and I had nothing but good things to say about our eating experiences while down there. Here’s…