Aug 14, 2017
Dish Of The Week: Creamy Burrata
Piercing into a ball of burrata reveals a creamy, milky center that contrasts with the firm, stretchy mozzarella exterior.
Salumeria 2703 is a sacred space for cured meats, fresh cheeses, housemade pasta, and even canned tomatoes.
Feb 01, 2016
First Look: Red White And Basil
This Adams Morgan spot features house-made pastas on the cheap, sleek surroundings, and table service.
Jul 06, 2011
Eataly Announces Plans to Open in D.C.
The collaborators behind mega Italian food-and-drink emporium Eataly are hoping to open an outpost in D.C. But our reaction to Eataly is perhaps more muted than most.
Jun 27, 2011
Grandma’s New Digs: Casa Nonna Slims Down
If you’re hungry for Italian food news, then munch on this: Grandma’s house just got sleeker. And by this, I mean Casa Nonna (which translates to “grandmother’s house” in Italian) and its menu, which has slimmed down its portions to accommodate a minimalist downtown clientele.
Sure, you picked up a book or two last year. You tore through God Is Not Great, nodding in agreement along the way. You read Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows on the Metro, brandishing the cover proudly and caring little that anyone saw you. You read a lot of graphic novels. And, then, just for grins and giggles, you picked up The Divine Comedy in the original Italian. Okay, maybe you read this version…
Dec 12, 2007
One More Embezzlement Scandal to End the Year
Sure, Harriette Walters might have stolen upwards of $44 million from the District’s coffers, but at least she wasn’t stealing directly from low-income school children. According to a WTOP report this morning, District officials have arrested and charged a city official with submitting false expense reports totaling $11,385 for big bills at local restaurants and strip clubs. Emerson Crawley, a program manager at After School for All at Shaw Junior High School, allegedly spent the…
Nov 20, 2007
Pizza Zero: A Positive Integer
Written by DCist Contributor Andrew Chriss Self-deprecating moniker aside, Pizza Zero, located along on Bethesda Avenue next to the Edgemont neighborhood in Bethesda, has plenty to offer pizza explorers looking for a slightly different experience. Perhaps the best way to pinpoint what’s unique about Pizza Zero is to have all the pizza joints in the area stand up and be counted. Standing? O.K. How many of you serve pizza that I can tolerate (being a…
Nov 08, 2007
A View from the Bridge @ WNO
Written by DCist guest contributor Michael Lodico The Washington National Opera’s production of William Bolcom’s operatic adaptation of Arthur Miller’s earthy play (premiered by the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1999 and staged by Frank Galati) shows the company’s commitment to remounting new American operas after their premieres. The Chicago production, now being presented to D.C. area audiences by the WNO, also features three leads from the original production and the two arias added by…