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Mighty Vegetables: Review of Vegetables Unleashed by Jose Andres and Matt Goulding

When will Jose Andres win the Nobel Peace Prize?  He certainly deserves one.  Not only does he personally rush to the rescue at global disasters, feeding and giving comfort to thousands, but he advocates for healthy diets and food waste … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Review: The New Chesapeake Kitchen by John Shields

Another winning cookbook by one of the champion promoters of our local foodshed!  John Shields’ latest book is a repeat of a winning formula – a collection of recipes by chefs and home cooks all around the Chesapeake Bay and … 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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Who Eats, Who Dines, Who Tells Your Story – Review

The Hamilton Cookbook: Cooking, Eating, & Entertaining in Hamilton’s World by Laura Kumin At the time of this writing, I have failed to win the ticket lottery to the Washington, DC production of Hamilton for about a week now.  This … 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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Review: Rasika: Flavors of India Stories by Ashok Bajaj; Recipes by Vikram Sunderam; Coauthored by David Hagedorn

Many consider Rasika the best Indian restaurant in Washington, DC.  For years, the crispy spinach (palak chaat) dish has been the subject of constant requests for the recipe by patrons.  It has now been revealed, along with many others, in … Continue reading

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Wish I’d Been There! “Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party” Exhibit

Who doesn’t love the French Impressionists?  And one of the best-known and beloved of their paintings is right here in Washington, DC: Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party.  The Phillips Collection has organized an exhibition around their pride and joy, … Continue reading

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Alice, Let’s Write – Review: Coming To My Senses, by Alice Waters

Here is a book written by the mother of the farm-to-table movement in this country, founder of the fount of garden-derived cuisine and high priestess of French-influenced but American-driven  gastronomy.  A reader would expect it to be overflowing with culinary … Continue reading

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