Mel Oursinsiri

Mixing It Up

Mama Rouge Mixes Thai, French Cuisine After almost a dozen years, chef Aulie Bunyarataphan and husband Mel Oursinsiri, owners of Bangkok Joe’s in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour, felt their guests and area diners were ready for something new. So when it came time to renew their
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Belga Cafe on 8th Street SE is celebrating its 10th anniversary. (Photo: More Songs About Buildings and Food)

Food Bites

Belga Café Celebrates 10th Anniversary This October, Chef Bart Vandaele’s first restaurant, Belga Café at 514 8th St. SE celebrates its 10th anniversary with several special events. “This is a celebration not only for me and Belga Café, but for the neighborhood as well,” Vandaele
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A noodle bowl with shrimp at Tom Yum District. (Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Tom Yum District

Casual Thai Restaurant Opens in Rosslyn Chef Aulie Bunyaratapan and her husband Mel Oursinsiri, owners of Bangkok Joe’s in Georgetown and T.H.A.I. in Shirlington, opened Tom Yum District, their latest restaurant with a modern take on Thai food at 1515 Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn on
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