Xin Nian Kuai Le — Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the year of the snake, although I’m not sure of the snake’s horoscope characteristics. Please consult your local Chinese restaurant placemats. To celebrate the holiday, a few friends and I ventured out of the District … Read More →
The restorative and soothing properties of soup cannot be overstated, particularly on a cold, winter night. Soup warms you from the inside — something layers of clothing can’t do. And on the most basic level it’s comforting, harkening back to when you were sick as … Read More →
You can keep your trendy cupcakes and overly-glazed Krispy Kremes — I’ll take beignets. And since the Super Bowl is being played in New Orleans this Sunday, it’s only appropriate to honor this classic doughnut made famous in America by The Big Easy. There are … Read More →
It began with a simple comment. My friend Amanda mentioned that she hadn’t found a great burger in DC (especially when compared with NY). Hmmmm. When I got home I googled “Best burgers in DC.” Meanwhile, it occurred to me that I hadn’t eaten a … Read More →
There’s Messy, and There’s Hot N Juicy Crawfish
I have crawfish juice stains on a pair of wool dress pants, courtesy of a meal at Hot N Juicy Crawfish. Dining at Hot N Juicy is impossibly messy. There’s just no way to avoid it, so better to embrace the mess (and maybe don’t … Read More →