Auro in Autumn: World class dining during harvest season in Napa Napa Valley’s dining scene has evolved into a destination all its own, perfectly complementing the world-class wineries that line the region’s iconic thirty-mile stretch. Whether you’re craving a casual bite from a roadside stand, browsing artisanal goods at boutique grocers, or indulging in Michelin-starred […]Read Post ›
Washington D.C. has always been a good food town. As a Baltimore native, I constantly hear about intriguing restaurants that would never work or exist in my hometown. As with all big cities, the residents are constantly on the prowl for something interesting, something beyond a touristy steakhouse or “fusion spot”, despite what NY Magazine […]Read Post ›
Every so called ‘foodie’ is in constant pursuit of that next level meal. The search for that ingredient, dish, or experience that just transcends what you already perceive as good food. It could be a hole-in-the-wall with incredible Szechuan cuisine (like Mission Chinese), a food truck that serves up the best doner kebab, or a […]Read Post ›
When Pabu closed in June 2014, Baltimore lost its premiere Japanese and sushi restaurant. Sure, there are several places in both the county and city to get very delicious sushi, but most lack that certain authenticity that Pabu brought. Not to be outdone by the Michael Mina Restaurant Group, the Atlas Restaurant Group opened Azumi […]Read Post ›
David Chang might be one of America’s most recognized chefs not on the Food Network. Despite reaching celebrity status, Chang isn’t a sellout – and you certainly won’t find him coaching “The Worst Cooks in America.” Instead of jumping at any TV appearance he can get, Chang hosted season 1 of the insightful show “Mind […]Read Post ›
New York’s dining scene is daunting to say the least, especially for an outsider just trying to keep up with the culinary mecca that is New York City. Anyone without a budget can easily settle on places like Eleven Madison Park or Le Bernardin for some of the best food in the world. But if […]Read Post ›
Chicago is nothing short of a foodie’s dream city. With so many offerings in both casual and fine dining, and everything in between, it’s easy to get immersed in Chicago’s food scene. After a lot of research prior to my recent trip, I came across mk The Restaurant (MK). Named after chef/owner Michael Kornick, MK […]Read Post ›
Ever since Alan Richman raved about Mission Chinese (MC) a few years back, I knew I needed to add this to my foodie destination bucket list. Since then, Mission Chinese has received tons of positive accolades and write ups in various publications, including the Bon Appetit Magazine. For better or worse, this unassuming restaurant is […]Read Post ›
I normally don’t care for Italian food and unfortunately, Baltimore does very little to instill confidence about this particular food genre. Sure, there is a bounty of options both in the county and city, but dishes covered red sauce or alfredo sauce are a lame excuse for Italian food. When Aggio opened up last summer […]Read Post ›
Jose Andres has been a DC restaurateur icon for over a decade now. With established restaurants such as Zaytinya and the flagship MiniBar, Oyamel is the newest addition to the Andres restaurant group. Oyamel is a Mexican tapas restaurant, known for fresh vibrant flavors in both it’s cuisine and elaborate drink menu. The restaurant itself […]Read Post ›
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