Category Archives: American

Comfort foods make a comeback

Comfort foods from big brands are seeing a resurgence, executives say, as consumers seek familiarity and convenience amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many shoppers have favored fresh and specialty brands over Big Food’s processed products in recent years, while others have … Continue reading

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Chloe

Chloe, web site, 1331 Fourth Street SE, Washington, DC, 202-313-7007 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Michelin | Ylp] I have had many dishes here, and 2/3 were excellent, the … Continue reading

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Bresca

Bresca, web site, 1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 202-518-7926 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Ylp] Not Italian but rather more of a nouvelle blend, expensive, has some very … Continue reading

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The Riggsby

The Riggsby, web site, 1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 202-787-1500, open many different hours as it is a hotel restaurant too (in The Carlyle). (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | … Continue reading

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One of the last remaining Howard Johnson’s is closing

What was once one of America’s most iconic and popular chains is now down to just two locations. According to NPR, one of the last three Howard Johnson’s restaurants closed its doors this week. Located in Lake Placid, N.Y., the … Continue reading

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Red Apron

Red Apron, web site, locations in Angelika Mosaic, 7th and D Streets NW (attached to The Partisan), and Union Market, sometimes they close fairly early in the evening. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | … Continue reading

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Rose’s Luxury

Rose’s Luxury, web site, 707 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, 202-580-8889 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Bon Appetit | Ylp | Don Rockwell | Gayot] I was skeptical, … Continue reading

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DGS Delicatessen

DGS Delicatessen, web site, 1317 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-293-4400 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Ylp | Don Rockwell | Gayot] More like a restaurant with deli food rather … Continue reading

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The Partisan

The Partisan, web site, 709 D Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-524-5322 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Ylp | Don Rockwell] You could argue for putting this one under … Continue reading

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Ris

Ris, web site, 2275 L Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-730-2500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Ylp | Don Rockwell | Gayot] I went here one evening after a … Continue reading

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