Monthly Archives: August 2009

Healthcare, Health and the Politics of Food

It seems as though everywhere I turn, there is a new article on healthcare reform. This is certainly understandable as this issue is the current focus of Congress, leading politicians and citizens alike to express their passionate opinions that more … Continue reading

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Green Peppers, You Are Dead to Me

In yesterday’s Dining and Wine section of the New York Times, Julia Moskin defends green peppers, “the sturdy yet forlorn supermarket vegetable that foodies love to hate,” in an article entitled “Image Problem? Don’t Pity the Bell.” I, like many … Continue reading

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Wine Bars With Great Food Part II

I was very excited to discover that my new house is just a stone’s throw away from the popular DC wine bar, Cork. I went there for the first time last week for dinner, and had a great experience. Like … Continue reading

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Wine Bars With Great Food Part I

A few months ago I discovered that Proof, known for their extensive wine list and knowledgeable sommeliers, actually has outstanding food. This epiphany was confirmed with my visit to Proof on Friday night for my friend’s birthday. Although I was … Continue reading

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New Neighborhood, New Favorite Italian Restaurant

I’ve moved! I am no longer a Georgetown student and I now reside in the Logan Circle neighborhood. This means there are a ton of new places for me to try in this recently re-energized area around 14th Street. And … Continue reading

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Can’t Go Wrong with Michel Richard’s Central

Whenever someone asks me for a restaurant recommendation in DC, I constantly find myself suggesting Michel Richard’s Penn Quarter restaurant, Central. Although Michel Richard is famous for his upscale Georgetown spot, Citronelle, Central consistently impresses me while Citronelle, well, doesn’t. … Continue reading

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