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Magic Potions – Magic Play

The magic of Round House’s current production goes far beyond the mere conjuring of a vasty storm at sea by a master of the very elements.  No, this Tempest keeps the viewers amazed and amused by a constant stream of stage magic, harmonizing songs and fabulous acrobatics, all seamlessly integrated into the original text of the play.  And all this is enhanced after perhaps indulging in some well-curated victuals. Continue reading

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My (Partial) Week of Italian Food in Washington, DC

The Embassy of Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Washington celebrated the Week of Italian Food in America.  That week also saw the opening of the Carpaccio exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.  Continue reading

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Review: Nine Night at Round House

The Jamaican funeral tradition of Nine Night shapes the current production at the Round House Theatre.  Family matriarch Gloria has died and lies in state in her bedroom, while her family welcomes the community to celebrate her life with food, drink, dancing, and the airing of grievances.  Continue reading

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Dogfish’s Latest Spin: Fermentation Engastration, Layers and Lay-ers

I should not have been surprised to learn of a collaboration between Gastro Obscura and Dogfish Head Brewery. Continue reading

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Nollywood Dreams Review: Your Dreams Too Could Come True!

The current show at Round House assures many laughs, admiration for the set and lighting design, envy for the amazing costumes based on African fabrics, and a few tasty snacks as well. What’s not to like? Continue reading

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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

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This Year’s Mid-March Madness: Ides, Pi Day, Guinness, Guinness Pie Day

Once again, a convergence of events conspire to produce cognitive dissonance and tasty culinaria!

It’s March, and the wonderful folks at Taylor Strategy, on behalf of Guinness, sent me a couple of cans to cook with. Last year I made Guinness Potato Cheese Soup, but this year I decided to honor Pi Day by making a round baked good with filling and crust. With Guinness, of course.
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It’s (Almost) Cherry Blossom Time!

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the first cherry tree gift from Japan. The Festival has not been running for quite that long, but it has grown from simple tree-planting ceremonies to this year’s four-week-long celebration, which has spilled over from the Mall to several neighborhoods. Continue reading

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Good for What Ails You: Something Like Penicillin, Made with Cascade Moon Edition 2 Whisky

The weather at this time of year cries out for a warming, restorative drink; something with spice, which can warm you even while the drink remains cool.  We found a good use for a special edition whisky from George A. Dickel/Cascade Hollow Distilling Company in a variation on a classic cocktail called a Penicillin. Continue reading

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Crunchy, Cheesy, Easy: A Friendly Bread’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A Friendly Bread is test-marketing grilled cheese sandwiches.  I received a sandwich for review last week. Continue reading

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