OmG! I’ve waited a long time to experience Maydan. It has won numerous awards (one is Bon Appetit’s No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America, 2018). People actually stand in line before it opens. Maydan means “gathering place” or “square” often in the middle of a city.” This is a perfect definition because most of …
I forgot to post my visit to the new Whole Foods in DC. I’m a sucker for an enomatic machine!! You fill a card with money and you can try different wines by the glass – it’s like Dave & Busters for adults! $25 got me a lot of pours. It’s also a great way …
Last Monday, I was invited to attend a fabulous Gaillac wine lunch at Restaurant Chloe. There were so many grapes I was unfamiliar with – White Grapes: Loin De L’Oeil, Mauzac, Ondenc; Red Grapes: Braucol, Duras and Prunelart. Gaillac is located in the Southwest of France, “on the inner part of the Tarn River at …
This past weekend, my friends and I enjoyed afternoon tea at The Watergate Hotel (yes, that hotel). Traditionally served around 4 p.m., afternoon tea has been around since 1840 (started by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford). You are served different types of tea with small delicate sandwiches, scones and sweets. They bring a glass …
When you haven’t seen your friends in a really long time. Why not meet up for a Friday Happy Hour! Even if it’s only two hours. We decided to meet up at Vinoteca in DC. They have an awesome happy hour that includes $5 bubbles from the Loire Valley and other interesting $5 wine (like …
After the wine class at Maxwell DC, we went to dinner at Tiger Fork. Finally!! The fried, crispy Chili Tofu with crab was the perfect starter. The cocktail was an Old Fashioned but not your usual OF — it was made with Baijiu (a white liquor made with sorghum, wheat, rice, sticky rice and corn) …
I love a casual wine tasting where you can feel comfortable asking questions and nothing is off limits. Saturday was one of those times. It started with a fun and funky wine tasting outside on the patio at Primrose with Sebastian, the chill and vibrant owner. If you follow any wine accounts on IG, you’ll …
When you think perfect pairings what comes to mind? Bubbles and Fried Chicken? Indian dishes and Riesling? Sushi and Sake? How about Muscadet and Oysters! (yup, I’m still drinking white wine). You may be automatically thinking Moscato, a sweet sparkling or still Italian wine. But Muscadet from France is a dry, mineral, lime-y wine made …
I’ve been trying to eat at The Unconventional Diner for a while now. I finally went Saturday night and had a great dinner with great friends! During our visit, UD was in the middle of Restaurant Week. Of course we went “off script” and ordered from their regular menu. I decided to start off with …
So after a Riesling tasting class at my favorite wine bar (Maxwell Park) in the city, we walked a half block in the rain to San Lorenzo to enjoy the Festa di San Lorenzo (a 3 course prix-fixe menu). Of course I did it a little different – I ordered two entrees instead of an …
How did I forget to post the fabulous meal from San Lorenzo?!? Shame on me. The refreshing Aperol Spritz, the tender and moist Branzino with potato, tomato and olives and the TRUFFLE Parmesan Corn. Ya’ll truffle and cheese in the corn (OmG!!). I wasn’t sure if I was going to be brave enough to taste …
Outdoor dining in the middle of summer is normally not my thing. But last night was the perfect evening to dine outside in DC. A friend and I enjoyed a visually stunning dinner and wine pairing at Little Pearl. Little Pearl is part of the world renowned Rose’s Luxury family. There were beautiful edible flowers in …
