About this Blog

Originally from New Jersey, I landed a job in DC after earning an undergraduate degree at Penn State. Since then, I've seen the Washington DC food scene continue to evolve and become what it is today.

I created this blog to capture the great restaurants and places I've enjoyed in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area. This is something I didn't get to experience growing up in suburban New Jersey. From celebrity chef restaurants to food truck festivals, the Washington DC area offers foodies the opportunity to experience an array of different cuisines. In addition to food, there are opportunities to attend festivals, summer concerts, hiking and adventure seeking which makes it a great place to live.



Questions & Answers
So, what types of cuisine do you enjoy eating?
I love eating pretty much everything from authentic Mexican tacos, Korean BBQ, a big bowl of pho, lobster rolls and fresh homemade pasta. My palate might be limitless, but my wallet certainly isn't. You'll find that most of the places I eat are authentic yet affordable.

So we know you eat, but what do you like to do in your free time?

Besides trying the new restaurant in town, I enjoy spending time playing sports, going to sporting events, traveling and touring the historical sites in DC.

What’s your favorite thing to do in DC?

If you ever get a chance to lace up your sneakers and go for a long run around the National Mall, definitely do it! It’s one of the things I miss the most ever since I moved to Virginia. The daily runs through Georgetown, Lincoln Memorial, Capital Building, MLK and Arlington Cemetery were always breathtaking.

What is a hidden gem that nobody really talks about?

That’s easy. Shenandoah National Park. It’s about an hour and a half southwest of Washington DC and offers great hiking trails, scenic drives and amazing landscape. Every summer I tell myself that I need to travel there more often but I don’t. Maybe it’s excuses that it’s too far, but you have a major National Park in your back yard. Take advantage of it.

What’s the best way to get around the District? 

Well we all know parking is a nightmare and metro can be confusing. The best way to get around the historical sites of DC are to take the metro subway system. Despite delays, continued track work and long wait times, it remains the best way to get around. A lot of sites have limited parking or have 2 hour limits on parking spaces. If you don’t mind circling around or paying $25/day for a parking garage, then driving in might be for you.

Which restaurants do you feel represent DC?

Besides the obvious Ben’s Chili Bowl, I would say Old Ebbits Grill, Taylor Gourmet, Toki Underground, and Filomina. Each bring their own unique styles to the DC restaurant scene.