Teetotalers, rejoice. Virgin drinks are making a comeback.

You don’t need to see the blossoms—the true sign of spring is when you see cherries on local menus.

Top Chef contestant Tamesha Warren is a sous chef at The Oval Room. But Warren’s newfound fame isn’t the only reason to visit during Restaurant Week.

Photo courtesy of Bravo The wait for D.C.’s season of Top Chef, the Bravo network’s popular chef competition, is nearly over. Season 7 premiers this Wednesday at 9 p.m. Along with another chance to see how our city looks through the eyes of a reality television camera, local fans get two local chefs to cheer for during the competition. Tamesha Warren, 24, is a District resident and the sous chef at downtown power spot…

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has declared September “California Wine Month” for the third consecutive year. Since September is almost over we thought we would get into the spirit and raise a glass to the California wine industry (not that we think they need their own month). We would have celebrated sooner but we were busy getting tipsy off our own local Virginia Wines, as you may recall. The Wine Institute, a.k.a. the self-proclaimed “Voice for…

As we’ve told you already, it’s Restaurant Week here in Washington, which means those of us left in town can eat three course meals at some of the best restaurants around for $20.07 at lunch and $30.07 at dinner. As a Restaurant Week proponent, I view this unofficial dining holiday as a chance to try out places I’ve never been, and think restaurateurs should use the time as an opportunity to reach out to people…