What It Means
Catillation is an obsolete word meaning: to lick one's plate. It has nothing to do with cats, except that they catillate quite a bit.
Tag Archives: D.C.
Grace, It’s Generational
Grace, a new musical playing until May 14 at Ford’s Theatre, celebrates the multi-generational culinary tradition of a long-established restaurant and catering business run by the black Minton family in Philadelphia. With daughter Ruthie in danger of losing the restaurant as the customer base vanishes through neighborhood gentrification, the family must pull together to save it. Continue reading
We All Scream for Jeni’s: Two More Splendid Ice Cream Shops to Open
The first Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Scoop Shop in our area opened in October, 2017, at 17th and U St. NW. I was at the opening, but for some inexplicable reason neglected to post about the event. Now, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events
Tagged Alexandria, Bethesda, D.C., event, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
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Sheroes and A Hero at the National Book Festival
The Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, on stage at the Convention Center, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared alive and well, followed by Jose Andres in conversation with Diane Rehm. The rest of the day was fun, but anticlimactic. What … Continue reading
Coffee Love from the Land Down Under
Is there a trend happening here? Casual food from the rest of the English-speaking world invading DC (see my review of LEON)? If so, more, please! I finally visited the latest iteration of Bluestone Lane Café, the coffee-obsessed Aussie chain … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Restaurant Review
Tagged avocado toast, Bluestone Lane Cafe, coffee, D.C., review
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Israeli Soul Food: Event and Review
Event: Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Presents Nourish Your Soul: Featuring Michael Solomonov & Steven Cook, in conversation with Joan Nathan Review: Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious, by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook It’s déjà vu all over again. Another knockout cookbook from … Continue reading
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
Posted in Eating, Events, Reporting, Restaurant Review
Tagged D.C., John Vincent, LEON, review
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The Apple, the Coffeepot, the Chef, and the Artist
The prolific artist Paul Cezanne’s most well-known paintings are arguably his still-lifes and landscapes, yet he produced about 160 portraits over his career. The National Gallery of Art has gathered 60 of them into a fascinating exhibit which provides a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cezanne, Christopher Curtis, D.C., exhibit, National Gallery of Art, Starr Catering Group
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What You Need, and Need to Know: USBevX 2018
Last year, I went to the trade show of USBevX, the U.S. Wine & Beverage Industry Expo. It was both fun and enlightening. Read about it here. This year, I will be attending some of the sessions geared towards winemaker … Continue reading