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Alice Waters to be Honored at the National Portrait Gallery

Alice Waters sparked a food revolution in this country.  Her Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley was the first to source ingredients locally and seasonally.  Her influence continues with the Slow Food movement and the Edible Schoolyard Project. Now, the National … Continue reading

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What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? At NARA

I went down to the Archives to see the exhibit on the government’s efforts to influence the food habits of Americans over the years.  It was an enlightening experience – unfortunately, photography was not allowed, and so I have none … Continue reading

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Chinatown Express Saves The Day

We went down to the Verizon Center thinking we were going to see a preview of the Sherlock Holmes movie, but we got there too late.  Rather than waste the trip, we decided to eat at one of our favorite … Continue reading

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Melissa Clark to Appear at 6th and I Historic Synagogue

The  6th and I Historic Synagogue has become a bountiful font of social and cultural events in downtown DC.  I have gone there to hear Michael Chabon and other authors, but I am especially looking forward to the next event … Continue reading

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