Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:21:21 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:21:21 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Restaurant_Report_Cards_Washington_DC.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:06 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/RestaurantReportcardFINAL_640x480.jpg
Would your favorite eatery make the grade? Liz Crenshaw reports.

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Liz Crenshaw gives some tips on how to make Thanksgiving dinner delicious...and a little bit healthier.

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Several types of fish disappearing from Atlantic.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Surprise-The-Black-Rooster-Reopens-70233897.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:41 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/shutterstock_40950910.jpg
A good pub never stays down.

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'Cause no one's gonna walk eight whole blocks for a cupcake.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/MIchelin-Guide-Inspector-Secrets-Revealed-Rigous-Training-to-Eating-Alone-and-Lets-Just-Say-Its-Not-About-the-Money-70188737.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:31:38 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*96/200909michelin.jpg
Today the New Yorker drops its annual Food Issue, and included therein is Lunch with M., a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of a Michelin Guide restaurant "inspector" ("reviewer" or "critic" in the parlance of...

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There's no need to schlep to Georgetown anymore.

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Spring rolls, football -- ehh, what else is there?

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Friday the 13th doesn't have to be scary if you're at the Swedish Embassy on K Street.

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Which premium burger beat out the rest? Liz Crenshaw finds out in this News4 Taste Test.

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Chef Paula Deen loves D.C., and her husband loves her new pumpkin crisp.

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Just don't take him to Ben's Chili Bowl, Café Milano or Old Ebbitt Grill.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/green/Biodynamic_Winemaking_Takes_Organic_to_a_Higher_Power_Washington_DC.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:28 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/wine+and+bread.jpg
A small biodynamic vineyard run by a husband and wife who believe you can't make good wine without a good earth.

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Will one of the large sweet potatoes from the White House garden make the cut?

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Bring the dog to the bar, but don't forget the plastic bag.

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Hey, it only SOUNDS like a Christian rock band.

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Laptop users don't really want to sit alone.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/events/Theres-Still-Time-to-Celebrate-the-Dead-68297082.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:23:27 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/dayofthedead2.jpg
Halloween might be over, but there's still Día de los Muertos.

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Earn a free burrito by dressing up as one this Halloween.

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4 to 7 p.m. 'Nuff said.

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Have a Nightmare on M Street.

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Guns and wine are all the rage at the NRA. And you can join the club.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/CUSP-Georgetown-and-DVF-Do-Makeovers-66793537.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:34:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/halloween+makeup.jpg
Hobknob with your fellow fashionistas while nibbling on cupcakes and candy.

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Grab your cupcakes and head to the Top Chef casting call.

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Get your free goodies before the Dupont High Heel Race.

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One lucky (patriotic) couple gets a free cake. Sweet deal!

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Go get some class, buster.

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The Dupont location is testing out a fake "meat" option.

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Don't try to take the Blue Line to 14th and U Streets just yet.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Ill-Take-My-Wine-Black-Please-65785997.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:21:15 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*77/91160215.jpg
Finally, two bitter tastes come together as one.

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On Monday, more than 5,000 KFCs will serve up the third round of free grilled chicken in six months, and this time the company promises to hand out poultry pieces and not rainchecks.

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We'd cry into our drinks, but we can't afford to.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Petes-Gets-Presidential-Endorsement-on-National-Stage-65345742.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:12:34 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/apizza.jpg
Small business should be supported the way the president supports Pete's Apizza.

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Bravo's looking for a few good chefs.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Baby-Eat-Your-Yams-64848722.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:58 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/shutterstock_37894765.jpg
The foods of fall are bountiful and tasty, and they’re good for more than just eating.

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When you're in the mood for a creepy cocktail, these recipes should help fill up your cauldron.

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Can't type ... so hungry ...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Think-Drinks-Beer-Buffet-in-Nova-64760712.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:25:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/91369516.jpg
Figure out which of your friends owes you a favor. Like, a BIG favor. It's time to call it in, 'cause you're gonna need a designated driver.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Pizza-Proprietor-Papa-Pleased-By-Punchless-Skins-64734322.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:48:25 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*87/pizza+cutting.jpg
At least one person is glad that the Skins' offense stinks.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/green/AU_Challenges_Students_to_Eat_Local_Washington_DC.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:22:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*81/092908-Fruits-Vegetables-p1.jpg
American University is trying to help students maintain a healthy diet with its Eat Local campaign. (by Margot Caitucoli, Abbey Lee, Matthias Fleischer and Veronica Macias)

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Top-Chef-Contestant-Dishes-on-Local-Food-Fall-Recipe-64144532.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*98/PA070165.jpg
Local caterer Carla Hall talks grits and kitchen secrets.

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See where D.C. local Carla Hall shops, and find out secrets from her home kitchen.

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Which local burrito joint passes a taste test best?

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