Blackbyrd Warehouse, the most recent venture from Eric Hilton (of Thievery Corporation) and his brother Ian, gets my seal of approval. The Hilton brothers also own Marvin, Gibson, American Ice Company, and Eighteenth Street Lounge. Man, I really hope they make it one day. Poor guys . . .Archive for July 19, 2011
Restaurant review: First look at Blackbyrd Warehouse
Blackbyrd Warehouse, the most recent venture from Eric Hilton (of Thievery Corporation) and his brother Ian, gets my seal of approval. The Hilton brothers also own Marvin, Gibson, American Ice Company, and Eighteenth Street Lounge. Man, I really hope they make it one day. Poor guys . . .Restaurant review: Standard (14th & S St. NW)
I had dinner at Standard today. Yes, it *may* have been a bad idea to try a place with predominantly outdoor seating on such a sweltering day as today. I figured I could sweat out the calories as I was ingesting them. (Clever, yes?) Had I not thoroughly enjoyed my pulled pork sandwich, fried pickles, and Weihenstephaner Hefe-Weissbier (I cut and paste that one), I may have complained.
Restaurant review: Isabella’s Graffiato is pretty damn good
Damn you, Isabella. Damn you. I hate to say it, but nice job with Graffiato (6th & G NW).
Why do I hate to say it? I’m conflicted. Like others, I thought you were too arrogant during your first season on Top Chef. Then, you made me a fan when you returned to compete in Top Chef All-Stars. It was clear to me that you had come back a much more focused and humbled chef than your previous Top Chef-self. In other words, you kicked some Top Chef ass. I followed pre-opening reports about your restaurant and asked myself: Would Graffiato be worth the hype? Then, I got frustrated because I couldn’t get a reservation and I just resigned myself to answering “no” to that question.
Right. So, where was I? Ah, yes. Damn you, Isabella. Damn you. I’m no longer conflicted. I can openly and confidently say: great job on the food and the ambiance. I will be back.
Restaurant review: Lost Society lost me
Lost Society is great for drinks and a view but doesn’t distinguish itself in terms of cuisine.
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