by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2015 | Spring | 3 MIN READ
We all know it: DC is obsessed with brunch (and Instagramming it). In fact, Time magazine even penned the piece “Millennials Spend More Time Planning Brunch Than They Do Looking for a Date,” reminding us that love for this weekend staple extends outside of the...
by Tricia Barba | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2015 | Spring | 1 MIN READ
We visited Sona Creamery & Wine Bar in Eastern Market and sipped on its new Elder-Spring Royale cocktail (and some Prosecco). The drink was created by General Manager Michael Mlyniec, and is so refreshing it reminds us that spring is just days away. Go ahead and...
by Tricia Barba | UPDATED Nov 29, 2018 | PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2014 | DC, Restaurants/Food | 2 MIN READ
For chefs who made the career change from the corporate world to the kitchen line, I often wonder if they look back and think of how much easier life would be if they hadn’t switched their suits for whites. For two local chefs, the answer is unsurprising: perhaps...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2014 | Bars/Drinks | 1 MIN READ
I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy Cedar restaurant in Penn Quarter, especially for brunch. Cedar’s cocktails are creative and tasty, and even better, the drink names make me smile. After stumbling upon the Ideal Husband, I was told that if I was a fan of things...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2014 | Recipes | 4 MIN READ
Valentine’s Day is just a blink away. If you haven’t made reservations yet at your favorite restaurant yet, hurry and make them, or consider ordering dinner to-go or cooking at home. Either way, this Red Velvet Cake from Chef David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2014 | Recipes | 1 MIN READ
Is chocolate ever not a good idea? Today’s “Chocolate Tub” fondue recipe comes from Pastry Chef Rebecca Clerget at Fairmont, Washington, DC, and we can’t wait to try it. Impress your significant other, win someone’s heart, or make it for yourself and...
