109 South Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3119 (703) 683-1776 http://www.columbiafirehouse.com/ Columbia Firehouse is located in Old Town Alexandria in the same space as the old Bookbinder Steakhouse. Walking in I thought I was still in Bookbinders. If you didn’t see the name out front, you wouldn’t know walking into the restaurant. Almost as if they did not [...]
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July 15th, 2009
Book Review: The Scandinavian Cookbook
Every Wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing The Scandinavian Cookbook by Trina Hahnemann. When I saw this book I had to have it. Being Scandinavian in descent, I wanted to learn more about traditional Scandinavian cooking. Yes, I am Swedish. [...]
July 1st, 2009
Book Review: 1001 Foods To Die For
Every Wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing 1001 Foods To Die For with Introduction by Corby Kummer. I have never been so excited to read a book. I saw the name of this cookbook and I had to read it. [...]
May 13th, 2009
Book Review – 25 Essential Techniques for Grilling
Every wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing 25 essential techniques for grilling by Ardie A. Davis. I love barbecuing and grilling and this book is right up my alley. Ardie A. Davis Ardie is an award winning expert with his [...]
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No Comments »May 12th, 2009
Restaurant Review – Pienza Italian Market
Pienza Italian Market – 3 stars My parents came to town this last weekend and since it was Mother’s Day I made brunch reservations at Pienza Italian Market. Pienza Italian Market is located in the Gaylord National Hotel at the National Harbor. They have a large outdoor dining area that is located underneath the giant [...]
May 8th, 2009
What to do in DC this weekend (May 8-10)
Every friday I try to compile a list of food related events to go to in the DC area. This week is no exception. Meet Bravo’s Top Chefs Carla Hall and Spike Mendelsohn will be in Adams Morgan @ 18th Street and Wyoming Avenue with the Top Chef Tour. They will have cooking demonstrations, autographs [...]
April 10th, 2009
Sunday “Easter” Brunch
With the upcoming holiday weekend I wanted to post about what to do this weekend in Washington, DC. But after realizing that it is Easter weekend, there is only one thing came to mind. Sunday Brunch!!! and… Mimosas. Sunday Brunch is a ritual for a lot of people, but where to go is always a [...]
Posted in Cooking, Restaurants Reviews Tags: alexandria, arlington, benedict, bloody mary, brunch, buffet, easter, eggs, maryland, mimosa, reservations, restaurants, Restaurants Reviews, sunday, virginia, Washington DC No Comments »March 30th, 2009
Minibar
405 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-0812 http://www.cafeatlantico.com/miniBar/miniBar.htm I said it in the Cafe Atlantico post, I would return. I did and it was a whole lot better than the first time. Ahh minibar. When visiting cafe atlantico on the second floor sits a small counter with just six stools. Many without knowing [...]
Posted in Restaurants Reviews Tags: gastronomy, jose andreas, minibar, Restaurants Reviews, Washington DC No Comments »March 29th, 2009
Ray’s Butcher Burger
1713 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 841-0001 Butcher Burger, or Hellburger as it’s known locally, makes some damn good burgers. Which is not totally unexpected, since it is owned by the same man who runs Rays the Steaks, located just a few storefronts away. Whether it is worth the money and the time, that’s [...]
Posted in Restaurants Reviews Tags: arlington, burger, butch's, hellburger, Restaurants Reviews, Washington DC 1 Comment »March 28th, 2009
Flying Fish – The Recap
815 King St Alexandria, VA 22314 www.flyingfishdc.com The yellow and purple Chi-chi-esque decor, out of place with the younger, hipster patrons who frequent this otherwise stylishly furnished sushi bar/restaurant, is only a foreshadowing of the gastronomical delights in store for those who eat here. Our server was a bubbly, personality-laden red-head who swore, wrongly, that [...]
March 27th, 2009
Cafe Atlantico
405 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 http://www.cafeatlantico.com/ The expectations for this restaurant were very high. With Jose Andres and Katsuya Fukushima one could expect nothing but perfection. After eating at Cafe Atlantico I have come to the harsh reality that my expectations were completely wrong. Everything started great. We sat at the bar and [...]
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September 2, 2010 (12:24) Homemade Hashbrowns I love crispy edged hash browns but have had trouble making them consistently. Great tip on getting the starch out!
August 30, 2010 (11:40) Homemade Hashbrowns Waffle House hash browns have nothing on these suckers. Delish.
August 30, 2010 (9:12) Homemade Hashbrowns YES. Excellent man. Nothing like a good hash brown.
August 29, 2010 (8:13) Grilled Chicken over Cellantani Pesto Chris - It is totally time to start using up that fresh basil. If you can move it into the house. That basil is good all year.
August 27, 2010 (10:49) Grilled Chicken over Cellantani Pesto Fresh basil is the best. It's getting that time of year that I need to start using up our basil plants, they have been productive this year.