It was National Ice Cream Day and a new ice cream parlor was opening in Georgetown. The lines were long and the day was hot, but it was worth it. Yala Greek Ice Cream is like no other.
Uncle G’s Ice Cream
After biking along the Erie Canal on a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like ice cream. Fortunately, in Pendleton, New York, right next to the trail, is such a spot: Uncle G's Ice Cream.
Smokin’ Pig
After seeing a play on H Street, I was looking for a place for dinner. While walking past The Smokin' Pig, I was invited in. Taking up the offer, I had a great meal and discovered the best barbecue in DC.
Ann’s Dari-Creme
Glen Burnie, Maryland is outside of my usual stomping grounds. But when a friend told me about an iconic hot dog diner there, I had to check it out. In business for over 70 years, Ann's Dari Creme has stood the test of time.
Matthew’s Pizzeria – Best Pizza in Baltimore
Many months ago, a friend mentioned that Matthew's Pizzeria has the best pizza in Baltimore. I was recently in the city for a race. It turned out to be around the corner from Matthew's. This provided the perfect opportunity to check it out.
Mrs. Rowe’s Family Restaurant and Bakery
I was on a road trip in central Virginia and needed a place to eat lunch. In Staunton, right off Interstate 81, I found the perfect stop. A home style, family owned restaurant, serving delicious comfort food: Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant.
Pleroma Cuisine
In Laurel Maryland, on 4th Street not too far from the center of downtown, in an unassuming strip mall, lies an extraordinary restaurant. Pleroma Cuisine is an African restaurant specializing in both Cameroonian and Nigerian cuisine. I went there with a group of friends one evening and had a dinner like no other.
Satay Club
Some relatives and I were visiting American University in Northwest DC. After the tour, we needed to get some lunch. Following a recommendation from our tour guide, we went to a nearby restaurant in Tenleytown. With a variety of Asian cuisines, Satay Club is superb.
RIS
It was restaurant week in DC and I was looking for a new restaurant to try. In the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, I found a farm to table restaurant that is fantastic: RIS.
Haikan
It was restaurant week in DC and I took the opportunity to try a Japanese restaurant that had caught my eye. Capturing the spirit of a Japanese pub, Haikan has the best Ramen I've ever had.
