Alicia Mazzara

Photo by Flickr user arnold inuyaki, used under a Creative Commons agreement. Dish of the Week: Fried Chicken and Waffles Fried chicken and waffles is a uniquely American food innovation. Like many comfort foods, the exact origin of this fantastic pairing is murky. One account suggests that the dish... continue reading on DCist

Apple cider donuts by Flickr user joyosity. Dish of the Week: Apple cider donuts One of the best things about fall is the food. The cooler weather marks the return of local apples and all the delectable things that can be made from them, including apple butter, apple pie,... continue reading on DCist

Zapp's chips, available in snack size from Potbelly (Alicia Mazzara). Dish of the Week: Zapp's chips The supermarket aisle is crowded with many a mediocre potato chip, but every once in a while, a truly great chip comes along. Zapp's, started in Gramercy, Louisiana by Ron Zappe, produces a... continue reading on DCist

Caprese salad by Mr. T in DC. Dish of the Week: Caprese Salad Summer is rapidly slipping from our fingertips, one sticky day after another. And while mid-August means a lot of things in D.C. (unbearable humidity, Congressional recess, and a slow news cycle), it also means a bumper... continue reading on DCist

Doner kebab from Urfa Tomato Kabob (Alicia Mazzara). Dish of the Week: Doner kebab Ahh, the elusive doner kebab. A close relative to the gyro, doner kebab is a popular late-night snack in Europe and the Middle East, but remains relatively obscure in the U.S. This Turkish specialty is... continue reading on DCist