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From DCist food contributor Adam Bailey
Having It Out on the Wednesday Food Pages
Wands raised! Food-world wizards David Hagedorn (most recently of David Greggory) and Phyllis Richman (revered Washington Post food critic from 1967 to 2000) ignited the pages of the Post's food section yesterday with a healthy debate about running a restaurant, diner expectations and stolen napkin rings. Expelliarmus! DCist thinks both should put their pens down and take a couple breaths. Mr. Hagedorn makes some great points about people who overstep the bounds of acceptable restaurant behavior, but comes across as a little bitter. Ms. Richman rightly notes that eating out is relaxation for diners (not an invitation to be a restaurateur's guest), but is too dismissive of Hagedorn's legitimate concerns. DCist may not agree with what both have to say, but we will fight to the death for their right to say it.
Willow and Acadiana Coming
More importantly, D.C. is about to welcome two new restaurants. The first, Willow (4501 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington), is a new project from Executive Chef Tracy O'Grady (Kinkead's) and Pastry Chef Kate Jansen (Firehook Bakery) that promises French and Northern Italian cuisine in Ballston. DCist looks forward to the restaurant's opening on Sept. 6, especially given the names behind it. We also wish Chef O'Grady congratulations on her wedding -- scheduled for the same day as the opening. Early adopters can already make a reservation on OpenTable for Sept. 12 on.
The second restaurant, Acadiana (previously mentioned here), plans to open Sept. 12 at 901 New York Ave, NW. Acadiana -- named for the Louisiana area where the people expelled by the British from the Canadian Maritimes settled -- will serve up food inspired by the waters of the Mississippi Delta, a region whose cuisine DCist welcomes. Given the current crisis in the area, we hope some of Chef Jeff Tunks' food inspires D.C. diners to give generously to relief efforts. OpenTable is ready to go.
So Long Solanum Lycopersicum
On an unrelated note, DCist notices that the days are getting shorter. This triggers one of our greatest concerns -- the end of farm-fresh tomatoes. The peak for our farmer's market heirlooms is upon us and -- given the paltry amount of rain this last month -- will quickly come to a close. Swing by Eastern Market on weekends or find a farmers' market in your neighborhood to find the best apples of love. Experiment, and send us your best recipes for tomato dishes, sauce and salsa.
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Phyllis Richman was The Washington Post's food critic from 1976 to 2000. Not 1967.