Sushiko Celebrates Eel in August Since the early 19th century of the Edo period, it has been a Japanese custom to eat eel to regain energy and stamina during the hot summer months. With its high protein content and excellent digestive properties, eel can stimulate the appetite Read More

Summer Restaurant Week Is Aug. 17-23 Restaurants in the DMV will be celebrating the 18th season of Summer Restaurant Week from Aug. 17-23. The week-long event inlcudes 50 participating restaurants featuring three-course, prix fixe dinners for $35 and lunches for $22. New this Read More

When Life Gives You Peaches, Make Tarts This time of year, local farmers’ markets and pick-your-own farms are bursting with fresh produce. Farmers’ markets are a place I enjoy wandering around seeing what vendors have to offer. And pick-your-own farms are a fun way to spend Read More

Trump Sues Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup Trump Old Post Office, Donald Trump’s luxury hotel being built inside the Old Post Office Building at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, filed a breach of contract lawsuit Friday against ThinkFoodGroup and Topo Atrio, presumably the restaurant group’s Read More

Ankara Serves Authentic Turkish Brunch Ankara, 1320 19th St. in Dupont Circle, launched its weekend brunch on June 13. Brunch is a celebration of kahvalti – the famous Turkish breakfast – which is traditionally one of the most important elements of the Turkish cuisine. Breakfast Read More

Marcon Bistro Kicks Off Lunch Service Macon Bistro & Larder, 5520 Connecticut Ave. NW, began serving lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday on July 7. Executive chef Daniel Singhofen and chef de cuisine Jenna Pool, who both worked together at his former Eola Read More