Tag: Jordan Wright

The critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil is bringing Quidam to our area next month. The captivating extravaganza which has toured five continents and been seen by millions over...

Following in my tried and true method of going to newly trendy restaurants at unfashionable hours, I had no problem getting into Daikaya, the...

Spring at last  – not the in-your-face summer torture we had last week when temps reached 95 degrees and eggs were frying on the...

Greek Orthodox Easter Festival at Zaytinya Jose Andres’ popular spot, Zaytinya, is planning a five-week festival beginning March 31st and ending on Greek Orthodox Easter,...

The Barefoot Spirit How to Succeed in the Wine Business Without Really Knowing a Damn Thing About It  Last month I spoke with Barefoot Wines founder Michael Houlihan about his...

DCMetroTheaterArts is one year old today. Thanks to all our readers for supporting and visiting our site. A special thank you to the theatre...

It’s been a whirlwind of deliciousness since my last column.  Umpteen restaurants have opened in the Metro area, most notably Ambar with its authentic Serbian chefs in a...

This year’s cookbooks brought us a wealth of ways to be engaged in food in one way or another – grow it, cook it,...

Do not let the deceptive simplicity of the stunning set design (by Mark Johnson) - replete with lush greenery, white picket fences and flower...

The Federalist – A Peaceful Retreat in the Heart of Downtown What an eclectic array of events in just the past few weeks!  Here are...

When friends ask me where to dine before the theatre I try to respond authoritatively. But, alas, my brain turns to porridge as I...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town – Latin Fusion Sizzle, Cathal Armstrong: The New American And Top Chef Mike Isabella Cooks Italian – Jersey Style Get...

Kraut Rocks is the hipster appellation promoters have conferred upon a sauerkraut competition involving five of DC area leading chefs. Steered by Bravo’s Top Chef alumni Spike Mendelsohn, the...

With umpteen restaurants opening in the DC Metro area of late one might be reluctant to venture to the outlying burbs. But I assure...

A child is seated on the grass in the Land of the Midnight Sun, his attention drawn downward by a clump of flowers. They...

What’s more local than partnering with your neighbor? For the food trucks that visit Alexandria’s Port City Brewing Company, producer and neighbor Logan’s Sausage...

With over 180,000 products from 80 countries and regions on display at this week’s Fancy Food Show in DC, even a veteran show-goer needs a game...

Crystal City Gets Good Stuff A klieg-lit opening for Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery in Crystal City brought out family, friends and TV crews earlier...

Apron Anxiety Giveaway – Alyssa Shelasky’s hot new tell-all cookbook will be given away to a one of our readers, so click here and Go to...

I’m hooked on Green Pig Bistro and already dreaming about a return engagement. Who could resist dishes so scrumptiously succulently delicious they should be...