Inspired Idea: Pay-it-Forward Meal

Photo via Only Eat…
Washingtonian’s Best Bites blog has the story on an awesome D.C. dining concept: FREE.
That’s right:
“Instead of a bill, diners receive a note explaining that their meal is a gift from a previous patron. The only request: Leave what you will to cover the next person’s meal.”

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Washingtonian Names 100 Best D.C. Restaurants

Washingtonian magazine has released its list of the Top 100 D.C. Restaurants.
Petes Apizza, my local pizzeria, made the cut.  But it turns out, it got the nod mainly out of budget appeal, according to food critic Todd Kliman.  Personally, I find the pizza (by the slice) kind of lacking.  Maybe it’s better made-to-order?
Give me Red Rocks pizza any day instead.

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Pie: Your Patriotic Duty

Happy Inauguration, everyone!
To commemorate this historic day, take a cue from our new Commander-in-Chief, who believes in the audacity of flaky goodness:

This wonderful credited to Scott Olson/Bloomberg News
If pie’s not your thing (or if you’re less enthused about the regime change), an inaugural cocktail might do the trick.
The Lady Michelle (rum, huckleberries, mint, [...]

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