Written by DCist Contributor Elisabeth Grant It was the best of times (for pumpkin lovers), it was the worst of times (for pumpkin haters). It's that time of year again; the leaves are starting to change, the weather's promising to get a little cooler (finally), and everything is starting to taste a little more pumpkin-y. But eaters and drinkers beware, not all pumpkin flavors are created equal. They can range from too-sweet fake to more... more ›

We are food lovers, food enthusiasts, foodies -- whatever you want to call us. Basically we like to eat (good food). Alongside our enthusiasm comes the difficult task of trying to restrain ourselves from ordering everything off the menu when dining out. It's not because we’re that hungry, but because we want to sample all that the chef has to offer. This is one reason tasting menus are so fun. You get to try multiple... more ›

Now that the weather's warmer, we decided to head back out to Clarendon to give Sette Bello another look and check out their patio dining. As we sat in the sun we were reminded of the stellar crudo we had the last time we dined in the restaurant's cavernous dining room. It was freezing out, and after warming up with a glass of wine we took the owners suggestion and ordered the tonno tonnato. Pairing seared ahi tuna with a tonnato sauce, oven roasted tomatoes, and capers, this unusual number hit the spot. It’s also impressively quick to make at home. more ›

With Café Milano and Sette Osteria thriving in the District for some time, who could blame owner Franco Nuschese for wanting to open another establishment? Although neither of his first two spots has been immune from criticism about the quality of the food, each restaurant has found a loyal following -- with Café Milano pulling in a wealthy, often high-profile crowd in Georgetown and Sette Osteria targeting neighborhood clientele in Dupont Circle. And there is no debating that the social, room-working Nuschese is a master of giving his clientele exactly the scene they want. more ›