Market Street in Corning NY

On April 18, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Corning, Dining, FoodLeave a comment

Market Street in Corning, New York is a lovely little downtown area with lots of neat shops and restaurants. Recently, they have shut down the street to traffic, making it a pedestrian only area. I think the result is great; a perfect place to dine.

Elephant & Castle DC

On March 13, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, Washington DC1 Comment

I was in the mood for some British pub food. After some searching I found an authentic looking one right in the heart of DC: Elephant & Castle. So that is where I went. I am glad I did.

2 Fifty BBQ

On February 27, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn barbecue, Dining, Food, MarylandLeave a comment

Texas style barbecue is hard to get in the Washington DC metro area. While there are a couple of places, it's hard to find one my friends from Texas consider authentic. Enter 2 Fifty BBQ, in Riverdale, MD. They not only do Texas style BBQ, they do it well.

Diners Across the U.S.

On February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Buffalo, diners, Dining, Food, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, PennsylvaniaLeave a comment

I love eating at diners. They are not only great places to get comfort food, but also a good way to experience a city's local culture. Over the years, I have been to many diners at many places throughout the US. Here are my favorites.

Half-Smoke

On January 2, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, Washington DC2 Comments

I recently discovered a great casual restaurant in Washington DC that not only has managed to survive the pandemic, but is expanding to new locations. While new to me, Half-Smoke has been in the Shaw neighborhood of DC since 2016. Not only do they have a great selection of meats, but great cocktails and appetizers as well.

Restaurant Obituaries 2020

On December 27, 2020February 20, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Maryland, New OrleansLeave a comment

The year 2020 has not been good for restaurants. As a consequence of the pandemic, many long standing institutions have been forced to close. Here are some personal favorites that have closed and links to articles that provide tributes both to them and to others.

Nicecream

On December 12, 2020 By jimsdiningguidesIn Desserts, Dining, Food, Washington DCLeave a comment

There's a relatively new ice cream place in the Shaw area of Washington DC that makes ice cream on the spot using liquid Nitrogen: Nicecream. It does not get fresher than this!

CHIKO: Chinese and Korean

On November 22, 2020 By jimsdiningguidesIn Asian, Dining, Food, Washington DCLeave a comment

CHIKO is a small DC area chain that serves a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisine. It's a unique flavor blend and the quality of the food is amazing. CHIKO has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants.

Greek in Metro Maryland

On November 14, 2020November 15, 2020 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, Maryland2 Comments

Maryland has many great Greek restaurants. Many can be found in Greektown in Baltimore. But you don't have to travel that far from DC to get some. Here are some of my favorites. They can be found in the cities of Silver Spring, College Park, and Beltsville MD.