Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:54 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:54 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Obama-Takeout-Lunch-Taylor-Gourmet-151734195.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:13 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/185*120/144566527.jpg
The lure of those sesame seed-studded Taylor Gourmet sandwiches is irresistible, apparently even if you're a president with an agenda to share.

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The president popped into the 14th street location of the local chain for a discussion with small business owners.

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That's OK, we didn't want to fit into those pants anyway.

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No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Things-to-do-Week-of-May-14-151380935.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:56:13 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_98638544.jpg
ZooFari, The Front Row, Craft Beer Week, bike caravan to D.C. United. Get going already!

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-Rasika-West-End/151185535 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:47 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5750597_RasikaWestEnd_722x406_2233767422.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema reports that Rasika West End is not an identical twin to the original in Penn Quarter.

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American University's Hidden Gems checks out Trapeze School and a coffee house called Lot 38.

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American University's Hidden Gems checks out Good Stuff Eatery and Sweet Lobby.

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The annual Testicle Festival is returning to the Arlington. Be afraid.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Blue-Duck-Tavern-Breakfast-Menu.html Thu, 10 May 2012 14:08:02 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/179*120/shutterstock_64213330.jpg
Southern-inspired dishes feature fresh seasonal ingredients from 65+ regional and American sources.

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Visit award-nominated restaurants and order their signature cocktails for the chance to win two tickets to the annual RAMMY gala.

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This Mother's Day, do the classy(ish) thing.

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“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

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Frozen dairy needs you.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-La-Forchetta/150233755 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:14:09 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/La+Forchetta.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema checks out renowned D.C. chef Roberto Donna's new restaurant: La Forchetta.

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Barbecue at Eventide, Cinco de Mayo, Wine Riot and more.

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Anyone need an early-morning margarita?

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 03:03:12 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

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Bring something home to Mama she's guaranteed to love. (Unlike the ex.)

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Jose-Andres-Serves-Up-History-Course-at-America-Eats-Tavern/148326275 Tue, 01 May 2012 11:47:04 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/AMERICAEATSTAVERN_722x406_2225178532.jpg
Just because you're sitting down for dinner doesn't mean you can't brush up on your history. The menu at America Eats Tavern, a pop-up restaurant in D.C., spans the ages, informing patrons of...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/NATL-Pizza-Hut-Graduates-from-Hot-Dog-to-Cheeseburger-Crusts-148869245.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:48:05 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/pizza-hut-cheeseburgers.jpg
And you thought the hot dog crust sounded like overkill.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Sushi-Gets-Sexy-at-Fujimar-on-K/148711925 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:27:24 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Fujimar+Sushi.jpg
94.7 Fresh FM's Tommy McFly rolls into DC's newest Sushi hotspot, Fujimar in Northwest.

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Dining Out for Life is this Thursday. Find a participating resto and chow down.

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D.C. is about to get... a peanut butter and jelly truck. Really.

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Watch raw footage of crews relocating the Capital City Diner from its location on Bladensburg Road in northeast Washington.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-Viewer-Mail/148335655 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:19:56 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/365960875.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema tackles some of the questions readers frequently ask him.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bens-Chili-Bowl-to-Open-H-Street-Outpost-148148565.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:47:02 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/benschilibowl.jpg
That's right, H Street: Chili-slathered half smokes are finally on their way.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Burger-King-Food-Trucks-Roll-Out-147896895.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:52:58 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/103768563.jpg
Burger King is rolling out food trucks on Wednesday so you can have it your way.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Baking-With-Olive-Oil-Just-Got-Sweeter/147837025 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:38:37 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Ah+Love+Olive+Oil+Cakes.jpg
Move over butter. The owner of Ah Love Oil & Vinegar in Shirlington shows us how to make delicious chocolate cakes with different flavored olive oils.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Cooking-With-Flowers-at-Casa-Oaxaca/147834625 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:46:45 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5626483_CasaOaxacaTamalePKGFCP_722x406_2224011489.jpg
If you like the smell of flowers, perhaps you'd like the taste of them, too. Casa Oaxaca in Adams Morgan shows us how to make a squash blossom tamale.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Pleasant-Pops-Delivering-Foodie-Bliss/147834615 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:37:11 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5628535_PleasantPopsPKGFCP_722x406_2224012276.jpg
A food truck that delivers traditional Mexican fresh fruit ice pops is getting ready to open its first shop this summer in Adams Morgan.

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You've probably had your fair share of dim sum. But why not add a beer to the mix? The chefs at Ping Pong Dim Sum are adding a little fire to this age-old tradition, and shaking up what you can stuff i...

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Some businesses are offering discounts in honor of tax day while others, like the USPS, are offering extended post office hours at select locations.

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SnobSwap, Bethesda Row Restaurant Week, Best Martini Contest. Get going already!

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A Ben & Jerry's truck will be traveling around D.C. to hand out free samples of Greek frozen yogurt.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bethesda-Rows-Restaurant-Week-2012-147575345.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/shutterstock_383471.jpg
Three courses are $15 for lunch or $30 for dinner.

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Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema pays a visit to Society Fair, a new spot in Alexandria that seems to have something for everyone.

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With a 150-pound tuna just to start, Hanami After Dark dished up sushi from notable chefs from D.C., New York and Boston in celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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The Strasburger will be served Thursday during the Nationals' home opener.

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Tackle Box's Cleveland Park location is temporarily closing to offer a preview of the Bandolero experience.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Legal-Seafoods-Whips-Up-Cherry-Glazed-Salmon-for-the-Season/146867465 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:50:36 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/salmon4.jpg
Legal Seafoods' Executive Chef Alan Adenan shows us how they whip up the restaurant's cherry blossom season specialty: cherry glazed salmon.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Moroccan-Mixologist-Brings-Flavor-to-Your-Glass-at-Graffiato/146861615 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:31:39 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/GRAFFIATOBARFINALCUT_722x406_2221380178.jpg
NBC Washington Nonstop's Arlene Borenstein heads to Chef Mike Isabella's Graffiato, where the food isn't the only thing packing in the crowds.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Superb-Pairing-of-Chefs-_-Mixologists-at-Rammy-Nomination-Party/146864835 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:08:17 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/rammycut4_722x406_2221395306.jpg
NBC Washington Nonstop's Arlene Borenstein gives us a look at some of this year's RAMMY nominees.

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