Peruvian chicken in the D.C. metro area is just about as touchy a subject as it gets. Religious ponderings and political debates can expect to take a back seat when it comes to defending rotisserie chicken loyalties. Everyone has their favorite, which is why the opinion herein is bound to receive adulation from some and harsh criticism from others. That being said, I am officially declaring my allegiance to El Pollo Rico. Sure, Super Pollo…

Dog owners looking for an excuse to spoil their bundles of joy are in for a treat tomorrow night. Todd and Ellen Grey of Equinox Restaurant will be hosting their 6th annual Sugar & Champagne Affair to honor and benefit the Washington Humane Society’s Law Enforcement Officers and Humane Education Programs (anyone who’s seen Animal Planet’s Animal Precinct or Animal Cops should already be familiar with all the good these guys do). Canines of all…

I’ve been directed to numerous Japanese restaurants in the past by both self-proclaimed sushi aficionados and those who eat to fill-up, many with forgettable results. So when a friend invited me for lunch at McLean’s Tachibana Restaurant I was expecting more of the same – average sushi at the expense of a smaller bank account. Apparently, the owners themselves expect their fair share of doubters, evident by the restaurant’s cubbyhole of awards at the entrance…

Since 1990, Burma’s rightful Prime Minister – and only hope for democracy – has been a political prisoner under a military dictatorship built on a foundation of violence and intimidation. Thus, struggle is nothing new for the Burmese people as civil unrest has become analogous to the country for nearly half a century. For this, one can’t help but hope for better fortune for the people of Burma, be it in their native land or…

From DCist Contributor Oscar Bunoan It’s often said that bad luck comes in threes. In Vietnam, for example, a photo of three people represents bad luck. However, Vietnam is a restless, 22-hour flight away and Greg Cahill (owner of the successful Whitlow’s on Wilson) and Jonathan Williams (Whitlow’s general manager) are not superstitious men who rest their beliefs in ancient folklore. No self-respecting restaurateur, especially these two locally respected entrepreneurs, would conceive their restaurant on…

Written by DCist Contributor Oscar Bunoan Despite what you’ve read, Vincent Van Gogh was not insane. I mean, what’s the use of an earlobe to a painter anyway? An artist under mental distress, after all, would have immediately deemed his moneymakers a more suitable gift for an unsuspecting prostitute. Why make reference to the 19th century post impressionist? Because, whether James and Miranda Chen—owners of the Asian influenced Sunflower Vegetarian—realize it or not, he serves…