Eating in Italy

Work has brought me to my mother country and I'm enjoy every minute of eating here.

Recipe: Cinnamon Apples and Ice Cream

Enjoy the fall flavors with Wendy Thompson's recipe for Cinnamon Apples and Ice Cream.  

Best Frozen Treats in DC

Recently we told you where to find the best summer cocktails and burgers. This week is best frozen treats!

First Taste: Bidwell

I met Chef John Mooney years ago in Iceland.  I visited his NY restaurant, Bell, Book and Candle and loved the fresh flavors.  His new spot, Bidwell, exceeded my expectations and provided a meal with comforts and food memories.  

Arcane Soft Launches with the Taste of an Indian Summer

Arcane is DC's newest supper club, providing a "radical and esoteric approach to the art of cuisine." We were  invited to experience Arcane's approach to Native American culture as we gathered for their soft launch event at the Capital Hill Towers. Soft red and orange lighting helped transform the intimate space as we gathered with 20-30 others eager to find out what the preeminent avant-garde supper club had in store. 

Out to Brunch: Daikaya

Daikaya recently launched brunch with tons of fun small plates.  This is a great place to try with friends on a lazy Sunday.  

Bowling at the White House

One of the big perks of my hubby's job is renting the bowling alley at the White House.  

On the Road Again: Charlottesville, VA

By Claire Goldman and Photos by Lauren DeSantis

Plush accommodations, wineries, fine dining, boozy brunch, hiking, leaf peaking and the list goes on... The combination for a perfect weekend city-escape awaits just a short road trip away in Charlottesville.  Home to the historically prestigious University of Virginia (UVA), Charlottesville has so much to offer beyond touring the beautiful campus.

First Taste: Phillips Seafood

Craving crabs?

PlateDate

Eat in the comfort of your own home, but sit back and relax.  

First Taste: Ovvio Osteria

By:  Jennifer Duff
Capital Cooking Contributor

The Northern Virginia dining scene keeps getting better and better.  First, we had the Mosaic District offering fantastic meats (Red Apron Butcher) and delicious sweets (Artisan Confections).  And now joining the scene is the Halstead Square area, showcasing new, specialty restaurants like Ovvio Osteria.

Opening Today: doi moi

Photo by Zagat

doi moi, the Southeast Asian restaurant located at 1800 14th Street, NW in Logan Circle, opens today. The third restaurant from Proprietor Mark Kuller and Chef/Partner Haidar Karoum, who also opened Proof together in 2007 and Estadio in 2010, doi moi pays tribute to the culinary traditions and regional dishes found throughout Thailand and Vietnam.

Cooking with Beer: Baja Fish Tacos

Summer time is perfect for cooking with beer.  I like to make my Baja Fish Tacos.  I usually use tilapia, but you could use cod or another similar fish.

Perfect Pair: Francis Ford Coppola Winery

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying an entire dinner paired with the wines of Francis Ford Coppola.  Not only are the wines delicious, but they our relatively inexpensive for the quality.  

Hyattsville Just Got a Little More Spicy

Walking into Spice 6 (http://www.spice-6.com/), I was welcomed by friendly staff and fashion forward decor. Of course, I had a million questions but, luckily, that worked in my favor because I was offered that many more delectable items off of their menu. (I'll keep that in mind...)

Father's Day Give-Away: $50 to Legal Sea Foods

Father's Day is approaching. Throughout the summer, Capital Cooking will be giving away all kinds of fun  gift cards. Keep reading to enter. 

Best Burgers in DC

Recently we told you where to find the best summer cocktails. This week is burger time!

Opening: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant opened their newest location today right next to the ballpark.  

My First Seder

Owners of Washington DC’s Equinox Restaurant, Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray have a new book called THE NEW JEWISH TABLE (St. Martin’s Press/ March 2013) just in time for Passover.  I got to taste some of the recipes last night at my first Passover Seder dinner at Equinox.  

Overview: Cafe Rio

By:  Jennifer Duff

Capital Cooking Contributor

A new Mexican restaurant is popping up around town with a focus on fresh food and community involvement--Cafe Rio. This 'quick service' restaurant doesn't have any freezers or microwaves, hand squeezes over 1,000 limes a day, and has 6 locations in Maryland and Virginia.  We had the opportunity to head over to Cafe Rio to try out some menu items and check just how "fresh" it is.