Monthly Archives: November 2010

A Taste of Spain

Well, I’m back… Fat, rested and with six pairs of new shoes and a couple of new kitchen toys.  What did I eat that I couldn’t get enough of, you ask?  These delicious morsels of goodness are at the top … Continue reading

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From the Kitchen of: Enzo Febbraro

Today’s Chef Feature comes from Chef Enzo Febbraro of Bond 45 at the National Harbor.  The restaurant (who’s other location is in the middle of the theater district in New York) boasts a mozzarella bar, antipasti bar and is just … Continue reading

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From the Kitchen of: Al Nappo

Today’s Chef Feature comes from Chef Al Nappo of Founding Farmers. Washington’s greenest restaurant just announced plans to open a second location in the Park Potomac Development in Potomac, Maryland in the Fall of 2011. We’re looking forward to it! … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving…

I’m headed to Spain for Thanksgiving to visit my little sister, but before I left, I wanted to share this great promo that Haute Papier is running for the next week… Get 150 coasters for the price of 100.  Simply … Continue reading

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From the Kitchen of: Greg Brandberg

Today’s Chef Feature comes from The Inn at Perry Cabin‘s Executive Chef Greg Brandberg.  I had the joy of dining here a few weeks ago and am still raving about the food to any and all who will listen and are … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

These cupcakes encompass all things fall and are the perfect use for those pie pumpkins left over from Halloween.  If cooking down pumpkin flesh to make the puree from scratch, be sure to be using baking pumpkins, or the flesh … Continue reading

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From the Kitchen of: Guillermo Pernot

Today’s Chef Feature comes from Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar’s Concept Chef Guillermo Pernot.  Orlando, Philly and Atlantic City have already been nibbling up his traditional and updated cuisine, now we’re lucky enough to have his genius  in Penn … Continue reading

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Introducing…

The District Domestic’s newest addition!  A dear friend and fellow food and wine lover, Jackie Ludden will be joining the ranks with a weekly roundup of upcoming food events in the DC area.  If you’ve got tips or an event … Continue reading

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Upcoming Food Events

Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating with family and friends while taking in all that we are grateful for…like not having to do the dishes!  If you are thinking of going out this year, here are some fabulous options: 1789 … Continue reading

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