When Tom Sietsema gave a shoutout to Don Rockwell during last weeks’ Ask Tom, it was a quiet nod to one of the lesser-known food writers active in D.C.: Speaking of online food discussions, Don Rockwell, a former egullet host, has just launched a fun one: DonRockwell.com. Don is a fine writer, has good taste and eats out almost as much as I do. If you care about food in Washington, his is a site…

When DCist checked out Tallula in January, we were expecting the spot to be popular. The combination of cool decor, American comfort food, and a creative “Amuse Yourself” menu seemed a welcome addition to Clarendon. However, the steep incline in the level of the restaurant’s popularity has surprised us; diners have reported possible long waits and a noted decline in service. And after Tom Sietsema’s two-star review this Sunday, it comes as no surprise that…

If you’re anything like DCist, you’ll probably be out and about this weekend, perhaps tossing back a few thirst quenching libations at your local bar. And as last call hits, you’ll probably be hungry enough to eat a huge, greasy slice of pizza on your way back to bed. But a recent conversation on Wednesday’s Ask Tom made DCist a bit nostalgic for doner kebab when we spent time across the pond: the doner kebab….

Food service in D.C. has often been the target of ardent criticism, but a short item from last week’s Ask Tom (the Post’s weekly web chat with foodie cult hero Tom Sietsema) has ruffled a few feathers. Briefly summarized, a woman who was visibly (or was she?) pregnant was not allowed to use the restroom at Bistro d’Oc. An individual who witnessed the incident told Sietsema that [a] nicely-dressed couple walked in just ahead of…