As I’ve said before, a city can never have too many pizza restaurants. Bring it on — the more pizza, the better. The Penn Quarter/Chinatown area has some good options, from Matchbox to District of Pi. It’s not mind-blowing, pizza-of-the-gods stuff, but you’ll leave satisfied. … Read More →
As Cindy and I walked back to the office from lunch at the just-opened Meatballs, we talked about how challenging the new media world must be for restaurants. An establishment opens, especially an establishment generating excitement, and kaboom!, it’s like a bomb goes off: Tweeters … Read More →
The idea of chocolate mixed with a mojito sounded strange to me. So did a chocolate martini — mostly because I’m not a huge fan of martinis. But I’ve become a believer. Just as bacon elevates any food to a higher level, maybe chocolate does … Read More →
At some point happy hour evolved from reduced-priced drinks to reduced-priced drinks AND reduced-priced food. That’s an evolution I can get behind, because even when I’m having drinks — especially right after work — my mind is always distracted by a growling stomach. For happy … Read More →
Party in a Bowl: Ramen at Daikaya
Much has changed in the week and a half since I ate at Daikaya. The weather has nudged warmer (sort of), and the restaurant has since opened its second-floor izakaya. I’m guessing what’s stayed the same are the lines queuing up for a taste of … Read More →