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The Ten: Coolest Frozen Cocktails

So many choices, so little time. The Ten is your guide to the best of the best that D.C. has to offer. With… Keep reading…
Chefs

Get Out of the Kitchen with Seamus Mullen

We recently met Seamus Mullen, chef-owner of Tertulia in New York City, at Iceland’s annual Food & Fun Festival in Reykjavik. His success… Keep reading…
Recipes

Little Bites: Farmers Fishers Bakers’ Spence Shrimp

Oftentimes chefs don’t want to cook another meal when they get home after an arduous 12-hour stretch behind the burners. But throwing together… Keep reading…
Restaurants

The Ten: Hottest Memorial Day Weekend Specials

So many choices, so little time. The Ten is your guide to the best of the best that D.C. has to offer. One… Keep reading…

It’s Derby Time: Race for the Bourbon

Posted by brianfreedman on April 30, 2013

Though the Super Bowl and beer go hand in hand — or rather can in hand — no major American sporting event has a better drink partnership than bourbon and the Kentucky Derby. The mere mention of the Derby sends … Keep reading

This Week in Food

Posted by Alejandra Owens on January 20, 2012

Happy Friday, everyone. It’s been a big week, so let’s jump right into things. The Washington Post’s restaurant critic, Tom Sietsema’s weekly online chat with fans and industry folk got a bit, “gosh, is it hot in here?” awkward when two … Keep reading