CityZen (inside the Mandarin Oriental)
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024, USA
Food: Well, painted as “modern American cuisine” with “flair” (we LOVE flair!), we have to admit: The food was pretty darn good.  The pumpkin soup was called “fairytale” and we felt it delivered on the promise of sparkling pixies and fairy dust.  Plus, it tasted [...]

The cheese fry, like many things, is full of nuance and magic.  Oh yes, we said magic.  And today, instead of doing a happy hour review or restaurant review, we feel the need to reflect on the beauty of the fried potato, the rich flavor of the chili, and the orange-y-ness of the cheese. CHEESE. [...]

Plume at the Jefferson Hotel
1200 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Food: Well, other than the “vegetables two ways” (I mean, how creative can you really get with some lettuce and veggies), the food was outstanding.  The lamb was soft and succulent, the risotto was charming, and the cheese cart was large and in charge.  Basically, [...]

Hey friends, if you’re in Philly, L.A., or New York, it’s that time again! Restaurant Week! Or if you’re in DC and missed restaurant week over there, come on up north! Philly and NYC are merely a hop skip and a jump. Visit us!
Restaurant week is truly one of our favorite ways to experience the [...]

So, Restaurant week has come and gone again, and left havoc, love, surprises, unhappiness, heavenly food, and a bit of confusion in its wake.  Viva Le Restaurant Week!  Our pick by far was the 701 Club.  Yes. Yum. Bravo. And a round of golf clapping!
701 Club
701 Pennsylvania Ave
www.701restaurant.com
Food: Ok, so 701 Club does something outstanding [...]