With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, it’s that time of year when everyone is a little bit Irish. As for us, we typically stock up on the Guinness and boil up some corned beef and cabbage in a big pot that we trot out only a few times each year. This St. Patty’s Day, though, we decided to change things up. So, we made a trip over to the Clarendon outpost of Rí Rá — one…

By Amanda and Ben Page These days, it seems as if every restaurant puts together a special Valentine’s Day menu, replete with red-hued items and cute names. We usually wouldn’t shun a tasting menu opportunity, but most Valentine’s Day menus come off as mediocre and repetitive. And besides, the “romance” loses its appeal when you’re surrounded by 75 other diners who are all indulging in the same thing you are. Whether you love or loathe…

By Amanda and Ben Page We were on a budget last time, but that got tiresome quickly. Besides, how could we resist the allure of Restaurant Week? So, we gathered up some friends and checked out crowd-favorite Mie N Yu in Georgetown. Of course, the great thing about dining out with multiple people is that we’re able to try a number of items off the menu. Hands down, our favorite protein item was the Miso…