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Hudson to Replace David Greggory
We mentioned Hudson back in May, when the first news of the transition in store for David Greggory's Restau Lounge at 21st and M St. NW broke. We get a little more info about this change this week. In the TomChat, we learn that the change will take place sometime next month, and that—contrary to what we've heard before—Chef Greggory Hill will be heading elsewhere. Hill will be replaced by Kyle Schroeder, who, according to a more in-depth post at Metrocurean, will offer eats practically all day. Breakfast from 7:30 a.m., lunch, dinner, and late night food until 3 a.m. (on Saturdays, at least) is quite a workday!
The web site for Hudson promises that the space will be renovated to "include new contemporary lighting, a curtained-off VIP area, granite-topped bar, handsomely upholstered banquettes in the bar and dining room, hardwood floors, plasma TVs in the bar area, and a stylized, extended patio area." New space for al fresco dining is always welcome, but I'd personally like to see fewer televisions in our bars. There's a reason they call it the idiot box, I guess, because I always end up staring slackjawed at the thing or fighting for my friends' attention when there's one in sight.
This writer is sad to see David Greggory go. While not the fanciest restaurant in town, it has had reliably delicious food, a friendly atmosphere, and good service. It has always been a good spot to drop by for those of us who work in the neighborhood, particularly for their Pork & Pinot happy hours (someone else please pick this up, it is genius). Let's hope that Hudson lives up to its predecessor.
Real Babies Drink Coke
So this may not be related to D.C. restaurant news, but it certainly pertains to the local dining scene, particularly for the infant set. This morning's Post featured a front-page article about how high-ups in the Bush Administration tamed down a Department of Health and Human Services ad campaign aimed at increasing the number of mothers who breast feed. Sounds pretty good, right? After all studies have shown that it's actually good for babies to breast feed.
But not even a baby's health is exempt from the politics game these days. After receiving entreaties from—who else—the baby formula industry, political appointees at HHS toned down the ad campaign that originally featured ominous imagery designed to induce moms to feed baby naturally. After their intervention and running the ads, the proportion of mothers who breast fed actually decreased. Decreased, for God's sake.
The saying that the GOP believes the right-to-life ends at birth is a canard, but news like this sure makes it harder to remember that, doesn't it? Now I want to run up to every woman who is breast feeding her child and give her a huge high five. Probably inappropriate, right?
Small Bites
French Laundry at Home Still Going Strong
We mentioned French Laundry at Home back in May. Local cook Carol was making her way through Thomas Keller's The French Laundry at Home. Months later, she's still going strong! Way to go, Carol. Her salad of black mission figs with peppers and shaved fennel is particularly striking.
Buy Local. Then Feast
Here's another shoutout to a local woman with a food mission: eat local. Since Memorial day, Mary Beth has been limiting her eating to food produced within 150 miles of D.C. That's an admirable goal, and especially fun here in Washington, as we have some incredible farmers' markets and farmers who raise great produce. Will she keep it up through the winter, though? That'll be a challenge unless you REALLY like beets.
There are no Photos in Pinkberry
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