Driving into the quiet town of Washington, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a transporting experience. The town of Little Washington is small—blink and you’re sure to miss it—but its charm is consuming. Bright-eyed people duck in and out of quaint looking shops that line Main Street. There’s a wine and…
Month: July 2025
Patty O’s Review – A Sister Concept Offering A Cozy Alternative to The Inn at Little Washington
Little Washington has spent the better part of the last forty years being built up on the reputation of its esteemed inn and restaurant, The Inn at Little Washington. Chef Patrick O’Connell’s monument to haute American cuisine has been a staple in the culinary scene for decades, culminating in its third Michelin star in 2018….
Doro Soul Food Review – An Ethiopian Fried Chicken Joint That Really Packs a Punch
Inspiration for what new restaurants to try can manifest in a multitude of different ways, but because I’m such a visual eater, I’m a sucker for anything that the Eater YouTube channel showcases. In this particular case for this particular review, Doro Soul Food located in the eclectic DC neighborhood of Shaw was on the…
The Lunch Break – The Ultimate Italian Toasted Sub at Jimmy John’s
For the majority of Jimmy John’s history they’ve been serving up cold subs. They’ve managed to find success through a contingent of loyal customers that prefer their cheeses and their meats and their bouncy bread unblemished by the heat of a broiler. But as of March 3, 2025 that all changed. Each store is now…
Albi Review – A Night at Washington, D.C.’s Buzziest Restaurant
It can be hard for a restaurant to find its voice in a day and age where customers have so many food experience options. Albi—a restaurant owned by Michael Rafidi, the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 recipient for Outstanding Chef of the Year—has found a way to home in on their voice. Located in the beautiful,…