When we think of meat in tube form hot dogs are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Or maybe, if we're being specific to the District, half smokes. But there's a whole world of delicious meat in casings that goes beyond fresh products like half smokes, hot dogs,... continue reading on DCist
Alyse Kraus
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It used to be that the words "theme restaurant" conjured up images of indoor rainforests, big celebrity partnerships and mediocre food, or a trip to Epcot. It almost always included kitschy decor, service that was more like a performance, and food that was likely frozen. These days, however, some big... continue reading on DCist
About three weeks ago, D.C. native Sara Polon opened the first retail outlet for her three-year old soup company, Soupergirl, in Takoma Park just steps away from the metro. The bright, industrial space is clean, airy, and filled with nods to the social conscience that drives every aspect of the... continue reading on DCist
Having lunch with Chef Art Smith is a bit like combining a family dinner, a gastronomic dream and an hour with US Weekly into two hours at a table. DCist recently got the chance to attend a lunch the chef was hosting at his D.C. restaurant, Art and Soul, where... continue reading on DCist
Much like the season itself, the Top Chef D.C. reunion episode was uneventful. Oh, sure, we found out who the cast of Top Chef: All Stars would be and who from D.C. would be represented on the show. But really, the most important piece of information we found out was... continue reading on DCist

