DCFoodies.comThe Politics of DiningWeekly Blog Round Up- June 27, 2008 Heard around the DC Foodies blogosphere this week...Soon after the Washington City Paper reported on the departurefiring of Chef Robert Bechtold at Tackle Box, news spread around foodie blogs and chat boards alike about more shake-ups in the Pure Hospitality empire. Chef Barton Seaver announced his departure from Hook, the popular sustainable seafood restaurant in Georgetown. According to owner Jonathan Umbel, Seaver will be retained as a consultant for the remaining 3+ years of his contract....http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/weekly-blog-r-3.html America the Boozetiful- June 26, 2008 There are a lot of things we Americans do well, and we know it. From luxury trucks to action flicks to ostentatious Celebutantes, we're number one, baby! Though it may be confidently said that we will never be outpaced in the department of debaucherous, spoiled rich girls, in terms of quality spirits, imports still dominate the market. But with Independence Day hoving into view, our patriotic souls demand that we shun the spirits of our enemies (the enemies of Democracy!) and embrace our fine ..http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/america-the-boo.html Pie! I Like Pie! Or: Wow, Pie Is Hard.- June 24, 2008 Have you seen what I've seen lately Fruit! Fruit other than apples are back in my farmers market. Now in Dupont there are cherries; at Eastern Market you can get North Carolina peaches; and all over the place are ruby-green stalks of rhubarb and ruby-red boxes of strawberries. I've never made a fruit pie from scratch -- I've never made pie crust from scratch -- so I figured, on what better stage to try out a difficult and finicky dessert than the great and very public Internets And so here I...http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/pie-i-like-pie.html Strawberry Shortcake- June 23, 2008 Saturday I bought a ton of strawberries at Westmoreland Berry Farm at the Arlington Farmer's Market at $15 for 3 quarts. We're coming to the end of strawberry season now (in fact, this was the last week that Westmoreland Berry Farm will have strawberries, but other vendors will still have them) and the fruit are developing that characteristic sweetness that brings back fond memories of making strawberry shortcake with my mom after a day of picking our own strawberries. One of these weekends, I..http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/strawberry-shor.html Stoney's Bar and Grill- June 20, 2008 The Venue: If Stoneys were an entry in a thesaurus, words like lived-in, comfy, cozy and maybe even homely would pop up next to its name. Although a staple in our post-theater rotation, how would Stoneys hold up to the pre-theater mandate: quick service, light fare, value and variety. DS and I decided to grab a quick bite before the 8 oclock show at the Studio Theatre. The Cast of Characters: Most will tell you that the star of Stoneys is the Super Grilled Cheese comfort food taken to a new...http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/stoneys-bar-and.html Weekly Blog Round Up- June 20, 2008 Heard around the DC Foodies blogosphere this week...Just in time for the official beginning of summer, Rustico's brew pops are back, according to Counter Intelligence. Thanks to an amended Virginia ABC law, you can enjoy seven flavors, including Framboise and Banana. Also for summer, it's the One Local Summer challenge, in which Foodie Tot's is participating. From June through August, one meal a week is prepared using only local ingredients (except pantry staples) in an effort to reduce our...http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/06/weekly-blog-r-2.html |