Daily Provisions Twitter/X Food Review

Half-Smoked, Egg & Potatoes sandwich at Daily Provisions

Save the Day

First bites at @dailyprov, and so far, so (really) good. Clean, open retail space with covered patio & a very unique (& tasty) Half-Smoked, Egg & Potatoes Sammy ($9.95) on a soft/yummy Portuguese poppy seed roll. Lots of textures & we especially love the 2 mini potatoes 🥔 (nice & flaky.) B+ #BigFansAlready Even tastier? Their crispy Cinnamon Cruller, which somehow manages to live up to its $$$ cost ($4.95 & relatively small.) Can’t recall a better cruller in all my travels. A- Daily Provisions = strong 💪 possibilities.

Overall Grade: A-

Hank's Oyster Bar Twitter/X Food Review

Shrimp Po'boy at Hank's Oyster Bar

Oysters Anyone?

Sundays are (usually) meant for rest, but Talia’s in town, so we went to @TheWharfDC. It was hot 🥵 as Hades, and we popped into Hank’s Oyster Bar for a late lunch. Cue culinary joy! $10 Hushpuppies (5-count) to start… hot, creamy (real corn kernels) and scrumptious with a cayenne remoulade sauce for dipping. A+ followed by a smart-looking $20 Shrimp Po’boy with Old Bay Fries & Cole Slaw. Great toasted roll with 8 zesty 🍤, lettuce, tomato & more of the aforementioned remoulade (I wanted even more.) OK Slaw with a bit too much mayo, yet not enough 🥕.  Fries were twice-fried, crispy and sufficiently spicy (Talia loved ‘em!) Overall, a great Po’boy and an even better lunch experience. Attentive, fast & friendly service, but noisy (and warm) inside.

Grade: B+ (P.S. Make sure to sign up for their free loyalty program.)

Fresh Baguette Twitter/X Food Review

Fresh Baguette's Petit Sunny Side Up Bacon Cro'gel

You can always count on great customer service at #FreshBaguette but I’m struggling to find much to sing about (the food.) Petit Sunny Side Up Bacon 🥓 Cro’gel ($6.15) is messy & moist, but bacon is measly & cro’gel… unremarkable. C- Raspberry Croissant ($5.85) looks good, but filling corner takes the cake. Spread it (equally) throughout and it would be a home run. As is, a B- with potential for more.

Grade: C (They're usually better.)

Mikey & Mel's Deli Twitter/X Food Review

Hot Pastrami Sandwich & Cole Slaw at Mikey & Mel's Deli

Rye & Mighty

1st time at Mikey & Mel’s Deli, and I’m already a huge fan! 8 oz Hot Pastrami Sandwich on toasted rye ($18.95) is scrumptious, zesty, but surprisingly not over-salted A-, with creamy Cole Slaw B and a humongous side of uniquely dirty Fries that could feed 3! for only $3.95 B plus a FREE Pickle bar A++ Bright & cheerful interior with classic rock 🎸 mix of Boston, David Bowie & Rocky Burnette. 

Grade: B+ (this close to an A-)

Nanny O'Brien's Twitter/X Food Review

Fried Cod Sandwich with Onion Rings at Nanny O'Briens

Rings Up

My brother insisted on @NannyOBriens for lunch. Good call Bro! First time trying their Onion 🧅 Rings. B+, crispy & hot. Nanny’s Fried Cod Sandwich ($16 with Rings) is solid but not spectacular. Fleshy cod, but the batter was overdone and the filet… on the small side. P.S. Wish the potato bun had been toasted. B-. 
Overall Grade: B

Jersey Mike's Woodley Park Update

Jersey Mike's Subs... Coming soon

Jersey Mike's Still Coming... but It Might Take a While

When news arrived of Jersey Mike's Subs opening across the street from the National Zoo, yours truly almost had a heart attack. Steak sandwiches seven days a week, less than two blocks from home? Sold! A coming soon banner confirmed the rumors (in addition to a mention on Jersey Mike's website) but once future neighbor Falafel Inc. opened next door, the banner disappeared. Fear not, sub fans. Jersey Mike's is still coming, but judging by the photo below, it might take a while. The former longtime home to Cathedral Pharmacy has been (literally) dug up inside, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're opening before Christmas. In the meantime, the aforementioned Falafel Inc. is fantastic (and cheap!) We'll keep you posted.

Dash to Nando's Woodley Park Tomorrow for Free PERi-PERi Chicken

Inside Nando's PERi-PERi in Woodley Park

From our friends at Nando's PERi-PERi...

Dash to Nando's Woodley Park for Free Chicken, December 4th

Need dinner, Woodley Park? Then hurry to Nando’s in Woodley Park on Wednesday December 4 for a Nando’s Dash. Nando’s will be offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees - for free - to its' guests, Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM.

King Street Oyster Bar Opens in NoMa Today

Inside King Street Oyster Bar NoMa

From our friends at King Street Oyster Bar...

Celebrated Team Behind Virginia-Based King Street Oyster Bar - Leesburg & Middleburg - Opens First Location in the District in NoMa - Today, Thursday, November 21st for Dinner at 4 PM

Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Allison and Jorge Esguerra behind Virginia-based King Street Oyster Bar who currently own and operate two popular locations in Northern Virginia - Leesburg and Middleburg - are thrilled to announce the opening of their third location and their first in the District in NoMa today, Thursday, November 21, 2019. King Street Oyster Bar NoMa (22 M Street, NE, Washington DC, 20002; www.KingStreetOysterBar.com; (202) 621-8513; @KingStreetOyster; #KSOBNoMa) opens today for dinner service beginning at 4 PM, and will be open for both lunch and dinner service beginning tomorrow - Friday, November 22nd - serving as the first seafood-focused restaurant to debut in the rapidly evolving neighborhood of NoMa.

Union Street Public House Announces New Chef

From our friends at Union Street Public House...

Peter Saletta Joins Union Street Public House as Executive Chef

Union Street Public House announces the appointment of Peter Saletta as executive chef.

Olivia Offers Gazpacho & Sandwich Specials in July

Cucumber & Chickpea Gazpacho at Olivia

From our friends at Olivia...

Keeping It Cool in July at Olivia with Sangria and Gazpacho & Sandwich Specials

With an exclusive rotating lunch special

During the month of July, Olivia, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group’s charming and rustic Mediterranean eatery located in the heart of the Penn Quarter at 800 F Street, NW, plans to keep it cool as the weather heats up quickly. Pitchers of Sangria are on the menu for the entire month, and guests can look forward to both Red and White varieties, made with seasonal fresh fruits, juices and wines, served over ice. Each pitcher serves up to four guests and is priced at $30, excluding tax and gratuity. Chef Matt Kuhn following suit with summertime “pintxos” to pair perfectly with the refreshing sangria. Standouts include Grilled Halloumi with zhug and Shishito; Jamón with manchego and quince jam, and Crispy Boquerón with piquillo and quail egg all served on a semolina baguette. The pintxos are priced at $4 each.

Roy Rogers (Rockville) Food Review II

Texas Pete Spicy Chicken Sandwich & Holster Fries

Yesterday's late lunch at Roy Rogers was this close to perfect, save for an irksome issue with Roy's free Wi-Fi, which requires a third-party sign-up and verification that didn't come until after I left the restaurant. Tech glitches aside, Roy's retains its lofty status as our choice for Best Fast Food, an honor it's held for over four years running, based on delicious burgers/sandwiches, top notch sides and an easy-going style that says, "Sit down and stay awhile."

Silver Launches New Menu with 10 Plant-Based Dishes Including Four with Beyond Meat® Products

Chef Ype and Beyond Meat Executive Chairman Seth Goldman (r)

From our friends at Silver...

Silver’s Executive Chef Ype Von Hengst launched another innovative menu for his two Silver, American Brasserie locations (Silver Bethesda: 7150 Woodmont Avenue and Silver Cathedral Heights: 3404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.) This new menu includes 10 plant-based options and four dishes using Beyond Meat® (a breakfast Beyond Meat Italian Sausage Scrambler with Just Egg; Pesto Meatless Meatballs; Beyond Meat Italian Sausage Plus Cappelini; and a Beyond Meat Baja Burger.)

Dash to Nando's Dupont Thursday for Free Chicken

Inside Nando's Dupont location

From our friends at Nando's PERi-PERi...

Dash to Nando's Dupont Thursday for Free PERi-PERi Chicken

Need lunch, Washington? Then hurry to Nando’s Dupont Circle on Thursday on Thursday for a Nando's "Dash." Nando’s will be offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees - for free - to our guests from 11 AM to 1 PM on Thursday March 7th.

Bibiana Announces New $20 Pranzo al Bar Weekday Bar Menu

The Panuozzo at Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca (Photo: Ashlie Levy)

From our friends at Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca...

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, Ashok Bajaj’s authentic Italian gem, is pleased to announce the addition of a new fixed price menu, available exclusively at their 12-seat bar located at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Created by Executive Chef Loris Navone, the new Pranzo al Bar menu allows guests to select one featured pizza, sandwich or bowl filled with a tempting Italian meal. Bar patrons can add a choice of a soft drink, iced tea, or featured glass of Italian wine to their meal followed by a choice of coffee, espresso or seasonal sorbet flavor of the day at the end of the meal for $20 (excluding tax and gratuity.) The Pranzo al Bar menu is available Monday through Friday, from 11:30 AM to 7 PM.

Punch Bowl Social to open Arlington location December 8

Retro Diner at Punch Bowl Social San Diego (Photos: Punch Bowl Social)

From our friends at Punch Bowl Social...

Punch Bowl Social Arlington to Open December 8

The award-winning brand will launch in Ballston Quarter with a grand opening party

Punch Bowl Social will open its new 25,000-square foot restaurant, bar and entertainment destination (4238 Wilson Blvd.) in Arlington’s Ballston Quarter on Saturday, December 8.

Le Kon Food Review

Fried Chicken Torta

One hour to, one hour from. Traveling long distances to review food (even if it's delicious) isn't easy. Harder still for lunch, when time is "of the essence," and you have to rush back to work. But who said being a food critic is easy? Sometimes you have to (literally) go the extra mile, so my readers don't have to. Yesterday's first visit to Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe's Le Kon (in Clarendon) featured a few shining moments, but not enough to make a good, lasting impression.

Region’s 117 Unveils Fall Menu with Fresh, Seasonal Dishes

Inside Trilogy at Lake Frederick's Region's 117

From our friends at Trilogy at Lake Frederick...

Award-Winning Farm-to-Table Restaurant Uses Ingredients from Area Farmers and Producers

Region’s 117, Northern Virginia’s hottest new farm-to-table restaurant, has unveiled its fall menu highlighting its new seasonal offerings from area farmers and producers. The restaurant recently won the Northern Virginia Daily’s “Best of” for best dinner, best fine dining and best restaurant overall in Winchester and Frederick County as part of the annual reader poll.

The Village Cafe to Open in the Union Market District, October 9

The Village Cafe owners Kevon King, Ryan Williams and Mahammad Mangum (r) (Photo: The Village Cafe)

From our friends at The Village Cafe...

Trio of DC Natives Bring The Village Cafe to Life in Union Market District

Childhood friends-turned-business partners take their ethos of access to quality food to the iconic Market

The Union Market District continues its commitment to nurturing burgeoning local businesses with the arrival of The Village Cafe (1272 5th Street, NE), slated for a soft opening on October 9, followed by a grand opening on October 23.

The Watergate Hotel Brings the Nation's Best Breakfasts to DC

Main Dining Room at Kingbird (Photo: The Watergate Hotel)

From our friends at The Watergate Hotel...

The Watergate Hotel Is Launching a New Breakfast Pop-Up Menu, Featuring Dishes from Four Nationwide-Renowned Restaurants

The Watergate Hotel, the luxurious urban resort in the heart of the Nation’s Capital is bringing four of the nation’s most critically-acclaimed breakfasts hotspots to the city. Beginning September 26th, visitors and locals alike will be able to savor signature dishes from Connie’s Chicken & Waffles in Baltimore, Paperboy in Austin, Blue Collar Restaurant in Miami and Dusek’s in Chicago.

School Is Back in Session at Red’s Table with Dining Benefits for Kids Under 12

Cheeseburger at Red's Table

From our friends at Red's Table...

Red’s Table, the waterfront, family-owned restaurant, will celebrate the return of the academic school year by offering complimentary child-friendly meals for a limited time.  From September 3-7, 2018, children 12 years of age and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult entrée (maximum three kids per parent.) Children will savor tempting dishes on the Kid’s Menu created by Executive Chef Kevin Ettenson such as Cheesy Pasta; Chicken Tenders; Grilled Cheese, Cheeseburger, as well as the Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Young, more adventurous diners will enjoy the Small Steak with French fries; Crab Cake and the Veggie Pasta, which are not included in the complimentary kid-menu promotion. Dishes featured on the Kid’s Menu are regularly priced from $7 to $15 each.