Category Archives: Reporting

The Last Rational Regional Book Festival

There was a time, back in the Golden Age (five years or so ago), when there were at least three book festivals in this area with food/cookbook tracks, but lately, in an alarming trend, two of them have all but … Continue reading

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Minimal-Maximal: The Expanded Glenstone Museum Opening October 4 in North Potomac, Maryland

When I saw advance pictures of the new pavilions at Glenstone, opening next week in North Potomac, Maryland, I thought, “It looks like the Getty without the views.”  After a press visit, I must admit that my impression was misinformed. … Continue reading

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At Long Last, LEON: The British Chain Arrives in Washington

We have been honored with the first U.S. location of LEON, which is serving up dishes much more interesting than the phrase “British food” might conjure in American imaginations.  Think not about fish and chips, stodgy roasts, or mushy peas … Continue reading

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The Cheese Stands Alone: A Field Trip to Caputo Brothers Creamery

“Where’s the ricotta?”  Jimmy and Carl had got me hooked on this fresh cheese they brought to sell at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market, and then they cruelly stopped bringing it.  They gave me some runaround about it being … Continue reading

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A Field Trip We Could Walk To: Sandy Spring Gardens

When I told Tom Farquhar where we lived, he said, “you could walk to the farm!”  Well, we could if it weren’t so hot (and we weren’t sure we could find the field back behind Lethbridge Court), so we drove … Continue reading

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Kids, Queens and Ice Cream: The Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout, 2017 Edition

Another terrific iteration of the summer’s showcase of local products!  There were some changes and some good old reliables at the 2017 Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout.  This year’s innovation: the invitation to present a dish was extended to include not just … Continue reading

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She Deserves a Big Tip: Waitress, the Musical

Waitress at the National Theatre is the touring version of the Broadway musical, from the 2007 film of the same name.  As the play’s plot is identical to the movie’s, it’s no spoiler to reveal that this feel-good show has … Continue reading

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It Never Gets Old 3: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 3: Levitation

New this year, the Level Up program presented a selection of exhibits and talks addressing the Future of Food.  It was both literally and figuratively elevated – upstairs from the exhibit floor and filled with blue-sky notions.  I caught a … Continue reading

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It Never Gets Old 2: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 2: The Parties

Off-site parties are a fixture of the Show.  We attended two outstanding ones: the French Pavilion cocktail party, and the wonderful Urbani truffle cruise. There were many delicious tidbits at the French party, including jambon de Bayonne, with jolly jambonniers … Continue reading

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It Never Gets Old: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 1: The Show Floor

There were many new things to write about at this year’s show, as well as lots of those tried-and-true features which I look for from years past. I once again found myself spending lots of time in the Italian pavilion.  … Continue reading

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