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Scrumptious Sundaes Are No Accident

By Katherine Foley February 24, 2012

Isn't it a little fabricated that such a "happy accident," like Serendipity 3, was purposely built in D.C.? Following its two predecessors in New York and Las Vegas, Serendipity 3 opened up on M Street...

Shanghai-Class Dining

By Beth Garbitelli February 17, 2012

Tired of Mai Thai? Take a stroll up Wisconsin for Chinese at Shanghai Lounge, located at 1734 Wisconsin Ave., NW. A friend of a friend who studied abroad in China assured that its offerings are closer...

Rocklands BBQ Rocks

By Elizabeth Garbitelli February 9, 2012

Once upon a college education, a man named John Snedden grilled up whole pigs for his frat house. Sneddenwent on to develop his own blend of sauces and opened up a small store in 1990. Twenty-two years...

Chipotle Crushes in Battle of the Burritos

By Steven Piccione February 9, 2012

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." However, I am almost certain that Jefferson was not thinking about...

Try, Try This American Pie

By Michael Hennessy January 27, 2012

When one thinks about dessert in Georgetown, the first thing that comes to mind is cupcakes. But we have enough of those. So when I heard that a pie shop opened up around the corner from my house,...

Mangiamo: The Tastes of Italy in the District

By Courtney Mastrangelo January 20, 2012

In the spirit of D.C. Restaurant Week, let's do as the Italians do: mangiamo! That is what my typical New Jersey Italian family does. My kitchen is overflowing with fresh bread from Marra's, pizza...

Tasty Tapas Spice It Up

By Braden McDonald January 20, 2012

While Georgetown epicureans enjoy a reliable purveyor of Mediterranean cuisine in nearby Neyla, life is to short to miss an occasional venture to Dupont Circle's Ezme, a Turkish tapas and wine...

Takin’ Jamaican to the Next Level

By Keeley Williams December 1, 2011

When people think of food in D.C., they typically don't think of Caribbean cuisine — Ethiopian and American, perhaps, but definitely not Jamaican. I myself am Jamaican, and grew up with a patty shop...

Upscale Restaurant Pleases Stomach, Pinches Wallet

By Nicole Jarvis October 21, 2011

Although its name may suggest otherwise, the Blue Duck Tavern is a truly upscale eatery. Located in Foggy Bottom, this budget-buster is worth the splurge for a special occasion. The wait staff reflects...

Ripples of Water Necessary to Wash Down Unsatisfying Meal

By Sarah Bolongaita October 19, 2011

Located across from the historic Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park, Ripple aims to please trendy, green-minded foodies. The eatery, run by Executive Chef Logan Cox, is divided in two, with one side dedicated...

Make Way for DC’s Next Italian Hotspot

By Jaclyn Proctor October 7, 2011

Looking for somewhere to go when your family is in town? Want to venture outside of the Georgetown bubble? If you are exploring the monuments or Capitol Hill, Potenza is a great place to dine. Located...

Hip Late-Night Spot Gives Tuscany A Run for Its Money

By Madeline Jorden September 30, 2011

Tired of gorging on the same old Tuscany pizza every Friday night? If you find yourself in Adams Morgan this weekend, or are simply feeling a bit more adventurous, a more refined late-night experience...

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