Maggie O’Neill

First Look

Orange Anchor Sails Into Georgetown Orange Anchor, the newest nautical-themed restaurant and bar from restauranteur and yacht owner Reese Gardner, is set to open in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour on Friday. For boaters, Orange Anchor will employ a deckhand who will help you dock
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Coffee-cocoa rubbed venison chops with blackberry compote. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

First Taste

Second State Pays Homage to Pennsylvania Second State, 1831 M St. NW, opened in mid-October in the former Mighty Pint space featuring a Pennsylvania themed interior as well as a menu inspired by the Keystone State. The restaurant’s name is a reference to the state being the
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Chefs Cathel Armstrong of Restaurant Eve (left) and Vikram Sunderam of Rasika. (Photos: Star Chefs and Gourmet India)

Food Bites

Area Chefs Advance to James Beard Semis Two area chefs moved into the semi-finals in the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Mid-Atlantic nominations. Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve in Alexandria and Vikram Sunderam of Rasika in the District were the only two of 19 area chefs
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