Stonestreet

When someone says Stonestreet, I’m sure you immediately think of happy hour swamped by banking guys in suits letting off some steam. On a typical weeknight you would be right, but I think it’s worth giving Stonestreet a chance on the weekend, too. Sure, FiDi is significantly quieter when the market is closed and all…

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Perry’s

After a big night out on Saturday, Liz and I were looking for a quiet brunch on Sunday.  Eggs Florentine were about as crazy as I planned to get.  Perry’s looked like a great Sunday spot to get some brunch food and maybe people watch at the tables outside.  But as we started walking up…

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Julia’s Empanada’s

After a long bus ride, I was starving by the time I got to DC.  I needed food and I needed it immediately.  Thankfully, Liz lives in the bustling Adam’s Morgan area so even though it was 12:30 AM, there was plenty of drunk food to be eaten.  Even completely sober Julia’s Empandas were delicious.…

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The Whitefish Challenge

You’re wrong if you think the whitefish challenge of this post’s title means a competition to eat the most whitefish in the least amount of time.  I don’t know if that would excite you or gross you out but either way that’s not what it refers to.  The whitefish challenge is something my brother, sister-in-law,…

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3 on Thursday

I’m excited to be sandwiched between two great weekends.  I am fresh off a visit from Mark and Allison and leaving tomorrow for DC to visit Sliz.  Obviously I’m most excited to have some quality time with my college bestie but this trip is also exciting because I’ll get to see what it’s like to…

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Fig, Mustard, and Pear Champagne Glazed Chicken

Fig butter, dijon/grain mustard, and pear champagne vinaigrette are mixed together in a 1:1:2 ratio and poured over chicken.  If we’re getting technical, 2/3 of the mixture goes over the chicken, then it bakes at 350 for 30 minutes until it’s time to flip over, cover with remaining sauce, and bake for another hour and…

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Hendrick’s

I waited patiently for Hendrick’s to open in a space that had remained vacant for the full year since I moved into my apartment.  It was right downstairs from my place and as it started coming together, it looked promising.  The painted brick, white marble bar, and glazed wood floors signified a spot that could…

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Pig and Khao

My brother set the bar extraordinarily high before his annual NYC visit.  He told me I needed to find us a restaurant 1) with food he can’t get in Savannah (that’s not Chinese or Korean), 2) is not in an outer borough, 3) is reasonably priced, 4) would knock his socks off.  They said it…

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Sausage Lasagna with Smoked Mozzarella

I wouldn’t have known Monday was National Lasagna Day if Albert had not pointed it out to me.  Thankfully, lasagna is an easy dish to throw together so I didn’t need much advanced notice to celebrate.  But boring, standard lasagna doesn’t really say “celebration” so I wanted to update the recipe – something that’s easy…

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