Going Out Gurus Archive: Restaurants

Where do you go for great grilled cheese?

Julia Beizer picked her favorite grilled cheeses in town. You tell us yours!

By Julia Beizer  |  November 19, 2009; 3:30 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (9)
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Who's behind the future DC Diner?

Chowhounds might already know there's a diner planned for the long-vacant McDonald's in Cleveland Park. Discerning types should be thrilled to hear that the owners of the popular Nooshi and Spices, chef Jessie Yan and Vanessa Lim, are behind the...

By Tom Sietsema  |  November 19, 2009; 12:12 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Dine With Tom: Last week to enter

The photos keep pouring in. We're up to a whopping 168 entries in the Dine With Tom contest!

By Julia Beizer  |  November 16, 2009; 4:24 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Read all about it: Fourth Estate taps new chef

Susan Delbert becomes the new executive chef of the National Press Club. (Courtesy of National Press Club) Before she applied to cook at the National Press Club, Susan Delbert had no idea there was a restaurant on the building's...

By Tom Sietsema  |  November 10, 2009; 5:26 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Burger rush

BGR: The Burger Joint will be giving away free burgers on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

By Julia Beizer  |  November 9, 2009; 12:24 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Leftover Halloween (eye) candy

One of Washington's most popular restaurateurs did his best to channel Julia Child October 31. We have no idea if he nailed her voice, but the get-up is mighty convincing. Any idea who's behind the apron and pearls? Guess away....

By Tom Sietsema  |  November 4, 2009; 4:05 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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Coming to Dupont: Kababji Grill, Tom Sietsema , November 4, 2009
Dine with Tom: Halfway there, Julia Beizer , November 4, 2009
Fresh start: Chef Hitzig pops up at Creme Cafe, Tom Sietsema , November 2, 2009
Washington's Rock Creek goes private, Tom Sietsema , October 28, 2009
Estadio adds a Spanish accent to Logan Circle, Tom Sietsema , October 21, 2009
Jackie's and Chef Sam Adkins Part Ways, Tom Sietsema , October 15, 2009
Tom Sietsema's Dining Guide: Dig In, Julia Beizer , October 15, 2009
Great American's Going Italian in Fairfax, Tom Sietsema , October 13, 2009
Ris Lacoste's New Restaurant Is Close to Launch, Tom Sietsema , October 8, 2009
Long Live the Chili Dog, The Food Section , October 8, 2009
Got Plans? Redux: All U2, All the Time, Julia Beizer , September 25, 2009
Free Pizza in Arlington, Julia Beizer , September 23, 2009
Get Into Minibar (Figuratively Speaking), Julia Beizer , September 23, 2009
Please Explain to Me ... Lettuce on Appetizer Plates, Julia Beizer , September 17, 2009
Columbia Firehouse Lets Chef Go, Tom Sietsema , September 15, 2009
Set to Sail Downtown: Kellari Taverna, Tom Sietsema , September 9, 2009
A Gastropub on D.C.'s Horizon: Againn, Tom Sietsema , September 8, 2009
A Chef Shuffle at Inox, Tom Sietsema , September 2, 2009
Restaurant Week, Part Deux, Julia Beizer , August 31, 2009
New: Pizza and Brews in Dupont Circle, Fritz Hahn , August 28, 2009
Restaurant Week Reports: I'll Tell You Mine..., Julia Beizer , August 26, 2009
Sou'Wester Set to Sail, Tom Sietsema , August 24, 2009
Say Hello to a Free Cupcake, Julia Beizer , August 24, 2009
BlackSalt Is Losing A Great Catch, Tom Sietsema , August 14, 2009
Birch & Barley: A Date?, Julia Beizer , July 31, 2009
At Burger Competition, BGR Is a WNR, Julia Beizer , July 27, 2009
Something Sweet: We Think So Too, Julia Beizer , July 24, 2009
Other Restaurant Weeks, Julia Beizer , July 21, 2009
Frank Morales Leaves Rustico, Tom Sietsema , July 17, 2009
You Have to Try This: Squash Blossom Festival, Julia Beizer , July 17, 2009
Best Eats at Eastern Market? You Tell Us., Julia Beizer , July 16, 2009
Carlyle Club and Rock Harper Part Ways , Tom Sietsema , July 14, 2009
Goodbye, Nathans, Julia Beizer , July 6, 2009
Coming to Clifton: Trummer's on Main, Tom Sietsema , July 6, 2009
July 4th Beer Garden at the Hirshhorn, Julia Beizer , July 4, 2009
Pick Up a Picnic for the Fourth, Julia Beizer , June 30, 2009
On the Horizon: Hill Country Cookin', Tom Sietsema , June 30, 2009
Breadline Closed for Now, Julia Beizer , June 22, 2009
You Have to Try This: Conch Fritters at Ceiba, Julia Beizer , June 18, 2009
'Tis the Season for Barbecue Fests, Julia Beizer , June 17, 2009
Donna Finally Seals a Deal: Galileo III , Tom Sietsema , June 16, 2009
Mio Loses Its Top Toque, Tom Sietsema , June 12, 2009
Regine Palladin Plans to Beef Up Her Block, Tom Sietsema , June 11, 2009
Break Out the Sake (and Tequila)!, Tom Sietsema , June 9, 2009
Stumptown Coffee: Now Brewing in Arlington, Julia Beizer , June 8, 2009
Grill's Night Out at Poste, Tom Sietsema , June 8, 2009
New York Accents for a D.C. Steakhouse , Tom Sietsema , June 5, 2009
A Simple Addition to Glover Park, Julia Beizer , June 1, 2009
Food Fetes, Julia Beizer , May 28, 2009
Firing Up A Fresh Idea On the Hill, Tom Sietsema , May 26, 2009
Planting a Steak in Old Town, Tom Sietsema , May 20, 2009
An Early Taste of Bayou Bakery , The Food Section , May 18, 2009
Kids' Restaurant Week Comes to D.C. in June, Julia Beizer , May 14, 2009
Domaso to Cut Hours, Domasoteca to Close, Julia Beizer , May 12, 2009
Eatonville Set to Sail, Tom Sietsema , May 11, 2009
Farm-Fresh Fridays at Cafe Atlantico, Julia Beizer , May 8, 2009
Chocolate Fashion Show? Sweet., Julia Beizer , May 7, 2009
Dancing With A (Food) Star, Tom Sietsema , May 5, 2009
Top Chef: The Tour Comes to Adams Morgan, Julia Beizer , May 5, 2009
The Prez Knows a Good Burger, Julia Beizer , May 5, 2009
A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Cheat Sheet, Fritz Hahn , May 5, 2009
Brunches a Mother Could Love, Julia Beizer , April 29, 2009
Coming Up: Street Snacks a la Furstenberg, Tom Sietsema , April 27, 2009
Will Michel Move to Maestro?, Tom Sietsema , April 20, 2009
Southeast D.C. Makes a Call to the Bullpen, Fritz Hahn , April 15, 2009
Making Tax Day a Little Less Painful, Fritz Hahn , April 14, 2009
Live From Opening Day, Fritz Hahn , April 13, 2009
Eat and Drink Your Way to Nationals Park, Fritz Hahn , April 11, 2009
Bye-Bye, Bebo, Tom Sietsema , April 9, 2009
Thailand and Greece: A Winning Combination, Julia Beizer , April 9, 2009
Fuddrucker's, You're on Notice, Julia Beizer , April 9, 2009
Coming Up: Sugar Highs in Arlington, Tom Sietsema , April 3, 2009
Bar Hopping on 14th: Policy and Cafe Salsa, Fritz Hahn , April 3, 2009
From Willard Room to Private Room, Julia Beizer , April 3, 2009
Luxury Takes a Holiday at Le Paradou, Julia Beizer , April 2, 2009
Signature Changes at the Mandarin Oriental, Tom Sietsema , March 31, 2009
Sweet Tweets From Taste of the Nation, Julia Beizer , March 30, 2009
Easter Eats, Julia Beizer , March 26, 2009
Tweet Nothings from Cherry Picks, Julia Beizer , March 25, 2009
Post-Cherry Blossom Chow, Julia Beizer , March 25, 2009
Potenza Opens: An Italian Option in Downtown, Julia Beizer , March 25, 2009
Better Food for the Big Dance, Julia Beizer , March 18, 2009
Mark Slater Moves From Citronelle to Ray's, Julia Beizer , March 16, 2009
Dining To-Dos and a Foodie Save the Date, Julia Beizer , March 2, 2009
Polly's Cafe Sparks Fears of Flames, Fritz Hahn , February 26, 2009
Cheap Dates: A Social Life Stimulus Plan, Julia Beizer , February 25, 2009
Barton Seaver to Blue Ridge, Jane Black , February 19, 2009
Dazzling Reception, Delicious Prices, Julia Beizer , February 19, 2009
Weigh In on Restaurant Week, Julia Beizer , February 18, 2009
Martin's Turns 75, You Get a Deal, Julia Beizer , February 17, 2009
Brabo Begins, Julia Beizer , February 12, 2009
The Tide Has (Finally) Come In, Julia Beizer , February 12, 2009
Special Wines for a Special Someone, Julia Beizer , February 11, 2009
Restaurant Week Continued: More Days for Deals, Julia Beizer , February 4, 2009
Bethesda Chevy Chase Restaurant Week Extended, Julia Beizer , February 3, 2009
Signs of the Times, Tom Sietsema , January 29, 2009
Valentine's Day Reservations: Going, Going . . . , Julia Beizer , January 29, 2009
The General Store Opens Saturday -- Sort Of, Julia Beizer , January 22, 2009
D.C. Restaurant Week: The List Is Up, Julia Beizer , January 21, 2009
Cuisine From Obama's Hometowns Comes to Town, Julia Beizer , January 15, 2009
Best of the Baracktails, Julia Beizer , January 13, 2009
Inauguration Day Meals: 'To Go' Edition, Julia Beizer , January 13, 2009
Eats Before the Inauguration, Julia Beizer , January 12, 2009
Where to Play Gawker, Anne , January 12, 2009
Fall off the Resolution Wagon With Free Sweets, Julia Beizer , January 7, 2009
The Year in Nibbles, Julia Beizer , December 29, 2008
Donna To Resurrect Galileo, Tom Sietsema , December 26, 2008
When the Watering Hole Gets a Wii, Julia Beizer , December 23, 2008
Take Two Advil and Eat Here in the Morning, Julia Beizer , December 22, 2008
Coming Up to Temperature, Julia Beizer , December 16, 2008
The Christmas Eve Table, Julia Beizer , December 16, 2008
Market Inn to Close This Month, Julia Beizer , December 11, 2008
Stretching Your Dollars This Weekend, Fritz Hahn , December 5, 2008
Redwood Loses Its Chef, Tom Sietsema , December 5, 2008
Adding a Spark to Barracks Row, Julia Beizer , December 3, 2008
Zola's 'Sister' Debuts, Tom Sietsema , December 1, 2008
Post-Inauguration Lunch? Make Plans Soon, Julia Beizer , November 25, 2008
Au Revoir, Les Halles, Julia Beizer , November 17, 2008
Bring on the Beaujolais Nouveau, Julia Beizer , November 17, 2008
Hailing Changes for Cabs in Adams Morgan, Fritz Hahn , November 14, 2008
Dinner & Discounts, Julia Beizer , November 14, 2008
In Search of Turkey and Trimmings, Julia Beizer , November 13, 2008
A Food Fight for a Good Cause, Julia Beizer , November 12, 2008
Art and Aspirations, Anne , November 6, 2008
Dinner and Door Prizes at Willow This Weekend, Julia Beizer , November 5, 2008
The (Cupcake) Results Are In, Julia Beizer , November 4, 2008
Rock the Vote, Get Free Stuff, Fritz Hahn , November 4, 2008
Chefs: They're Just Like Us!, Julia Beizer , October 31, 2008
One Hell of a Beer, Fritz Hahn , October 31, 2008
Nori Asian Bistro: The New Sushi Taro?, Julia Beizer , October 29, 2008
Let the Cupcake Games Begin, Julia Beizer , October 28, 2008
This Weekend's Food Calendar, Julia Beizer , October 15, 2008
Tom Sietsema's 2008 Dining Guide Debuts, Julia Beizer , October 9, 2008
Taste of the Towns, Julia Beizer , October 2, 2008
On Violence in Nightlife Districts, Julia Beizer , September 29, 2008
Staff Shake-Up at Westend Bistro, Julia Beizer , September 23, 2008
Fall Is for Food Festivals, Julia Beizer , September 12, 2008
The Dinner Before the Dinner, Julia Beizer , September 10, 2008
Ray's Hell-Burger Opens for Lunch on Fridays, Julia Beizer , September 4, 2008
Best in the Burger Biz, Julia Beizer , August 29, 2008
Queuing for Cupcakes, Anne , August 25, 2008
Wisconsin Avenue's Blue Crush, Julia Beizer , August 20, 2008
Get Your Cake On, Julia Beizer , August 20, 2008
Cuisine From Across the Pond, Julia Beizer , August 15, 2008
Restaurant Week: Reports From the Field, Julia Beizer , August 14, 2008
Gold Medal Dining Deals, Julia Beizer , August 5, 2008
Women in the Kitchen, Julia Beizer , August 5, 2008
The Week Goes On, Julia Beizer , July 31, 2008
Feast of a Weekend, Julia Beizer , July 24, 2008
Restaurant Week Restaurants Announced, Julia Beizer , July 22, 2008
After Hours in Arlington, Julia Beizer , July 21, 2008
Ciao, San Marco, Fritz Hahn , July 21, 2008
Michel Richard . . . Burger?, Julia Beizer , July 16, 2008
Thinking of Thai?, Julia Beizer , July 11, 2008
A European Union of Independence, Fritz Hahn , July 9, 2008
Burgers, Burgers and More Burgers, Julia Beizer , July 3, 2008
Picnic Perfect, Julia Beizer , June 27, 2008
Cold as Ice, Julia Beizer , June 11, 2008
An H Street Update, Fritz Hahn , June 4, 2008
Blooming in Glover Park, Fritz Hahn , June 4, 2008
Sticky Rice: On an Early Roll, Julia Beizer , May 30, 2008
Stuck on H Street, Fritz Hahn , May 20, 2008
RAMMY Voting Underway, Julia Beizer , May 19, 2008
Chocoholics, Meet Your Match, Julia Beizer , May 13, 2008
Hold the Bread Basket, Julia Beizer , May 9, 2008
Not the Usual Patios, Fritz Hahn , April 24, 2008
With Mom in Mind, Julia Beizer , April 23, 2008
Bring on the Carbs, Julia Beizer , April 2, 2008
Dinner Hopping Near the Verizon Center, Julia Beizer , March 19, 2008
Eats on Easter, Julia Beizer , March 12, 2008
Adams Morgan's Bushy-Tailed New Restaurant, Julia Beizer , March 4, 2008
The Welcome Table, Anne , February 26, 2008
Until We Eat Again, Erin , February 15, 2008
Solo Suppers, Erin , February 14, 2008
Heart Bakers, Erin , February 13, 2008
In Love With Food, Erin , February 6, 2008
Destinations for Flying Solo, Fritz Hahn , February 5, 2008
Smokin' Sips, Erin , January 25, 2008
News to Digest, Erin , January 23, 2008
Restaurant Week Begins, Erin , January 16, 2008
Fake and Bake, Erin , January 9, 2008
News to Digest, Erin , January 9, 2008
On Stage in January, Erin , January 7, 2008
Erin's Meal Plan for 2008, Erin , January 2, 2008
The Restaurant Week List, Erin , December 21, 2007
Cocoa Better, Erin , December 20, 2007
Bites for a New Year, Erin , December 19, 2007
Christmas Eve Eats, Erin , December 14, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , December 12, 2007
Restaurant Week Is Coming, Erin , December 5, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , December 5, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , November 28, 2007
Erin's Wish List: Make My Dinner, Erin , November 20, 2007
The Source for Great Wine, Erin , November 16, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , November 15, 2007
Free Lunch, Erin , November 14, 2007
Beaujolais Nouveau Update, Fritz Hahn , November 12, 2007
Colorado Kitchen Cooks Again, Erin , November 7, 2007
Book a Table for Turkey Time, Erin , November 7, 2007
Treat or Bust, Erin , October 31, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , October 30, 2007
Steal a (Chance to Talk About a) Taco, Erin , October 26, 2007
All Hallows Eat, Erin , October 22, 2007
Oh, More Places You'll Eat, Erin , October 17, 2007
Oh the Places You'll Eat, Erin , October 16, 2007
Super Fun Friday, Erin , October 12, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , October 11, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , October 5, 2007
Eat More on Sunday, Erin , October 1, 2007
The Best Burgers, Erin , September 26, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , September 25, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , September 12, 2007
Vive le Georgetown, Erin , September 11, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , September 6, 2007
Eats on the Streets, Erin , August 29, 2007
Deliver Us From Hunger, Erin , August 23, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , August 21, 2007
Dinner and a Show, Erin , August 16, 2007
Restaurant Week Returns, Fritz Hahn , August 8, 2007
The Week Lives On, Erin , July 27, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , July 25, 2007
Restaurant Week Tips, Erin , July 20, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , July 18, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , July 11, 2007
Bastille Day Blowouts, Fritz Hahn , July 10, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , July 5, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , June 21, 2007
Silver Diners, Erin , June 18, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , June 13, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , June 6, 2007
Pick a Picnic Purveyor, Erin , May 25, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , May 24, 2007
Eat for Eastern Market, Erin , May 21, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , May 17, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , May 9, 2007
Dining With Mom, Erin , May 7, 2007
Eating Up Summer, Erin , May 4, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , May 3, 2007
Fishing for Crabs, Erin , April 27, 2007
News to Digest, Erin , April 25, 2007
Circa Now, Erin , April 19, 2007
On Restaurants, Erin , April 18, 2007
On Restaurants, Erin , April 11, 2007
Nibbles of Food News, Erin , April 4, 2007
Don't Pass Up Passover, Erin , March 29, 2007
Battle Star Andres, Erin , March 20, 2007
Get a Life, Erin , March 7, 2007
Blissful Decadence, Erin , February 23, 2007
Getting Haute in Here, Erin , February 14, 2007
Rice and Easy, Erin , February 8, 2007
Tea Off, Erin , February 2, 2007
I Heart Dinner, Erin , January 29, 2007
Hungry for More?, Erin , January 12, 2007
Central Time, Erin , January 9, 2007
Erin's Meal Plan for 2007, Erin , January 4, 2007
Erin's Tasty Morsels in 2006, Erin , December 29, 2006
P Party, Erin , December 20, 2006
Return of Restaurant Week, Erin , December 13, 2006
Hope for the Best, Erin , December 1, 2006
The Sweet Life, Erin , November 16, 2006
Restaurant Roundup, Erin , November 2, 2006
What's New on the Circa, Julia Beizer , October 30, 2006
That's a Wrap, Julia Beizer , October 25, 2006
Crystal City's New Treat, Erin , October 24, 2006
Cheesy Substitutes, Erin , October 23, 2006
Slice of a Comet, Erin , October 11, 2006
It's Elementary at PS 7's, Erin , September 28, 2006
'Souris with a Smile, Erin , September 25, 2006
Soul Searching, Erin , September 13, 2006
Rice, Rice Baby, Erin , September 11, 2006
Top This, Erin , August 28, 2006
Sweet Relief, Erin , August 25, 2006
Make-A-Date, Erin , August 25, 2006
Cod Almighty, Erin , August 22, 2006
Expanded Week-ness, Erin , August 18, 2006
Finally Lia's, Erin , July 26, 2006
Week-lings Unveiled, Erin , July 21, 2006
The Full Scoop, Erin , July 18, 2006
Let Me See That Sushi Roll, Erin , July 7, 2006
1789 Savings, Erin , July 3, 2006
Rocking Out With Restaurants, Erin , June 26, 2006
That's Just Ducky, Erin , June 23, 2006
Sunshine From a Bottle, Erin , June 22, 2006
Thrilled with Chills, Erin , June 21, 2006
Git Along Cowgirl, Erin , June 12, 2006
Starting a Rumberos, Erin , June 9, 2006
Nearly Ready to Farm, Erin , June 6, 2006
The Full 90, Fritz Hahn , June 1, 2006
Get Your Kicks at Jaleo, Erin , May 31, 2006
Summer Lovin', Erin , May 19, 2006
May's the Steaks, Erin , May 18, 2006
Adding Spice to Peppers, Erin , May 11, 2006
Greek to Me, Erin , April 28, 2006
New Heights, Erin , April 7, 2006
Galileo's Star, Erin , April 3, 2006
Ray's Up Your Cheers!, Erin , March 31, 2006
Ready to Rustico, Erin , March 23, 2006
Rock On, Erin , March 22, 2006
Cherries Jubilee, Erin , March 22, 2006
Woman-Eater, Erin , March 6, 2006
Drinks at Vegetate, Fritz Hahn , March 3, 2006
A Pall Over Foggy Bottom, Fritz Hahn , March 1, 2006
The Good Life, Erin , February 23, 2006
Countdown to Fat Tuesday, Fritz Hahn , February 22, 2006
Choc It Up, Erin , February 10, 2006
Week-lings Rejoice, Erin , January 10, 2006
Erin's Flash-Forward Food, Erin , January 6, 2006
Lighters Down, Fritz Hahn , January 4, 2006
Erin's Food Finds of '05, Erin , December 27, 2005
The Week Will Prevail, Erin , December 20, 2005
Hey Jude, Erin , December 7, 2005
The Limits of City, Jen Chaney , November 16, 2005
Dining and Donations, Erin , November 2, 2005
Taste the Power, Erin , October 20, 2005
Ready to Veg Out, Fritz Hahn , October 18, 2005
No Moment of Zen, Erin , October 13, 2005
Sign Me Up, Erin , October 5, 2005
Bite of the Bayou, Erin , September 26, 2005
Snap to It, Erin , August 30, 2005
Silver's Ceviche, Erin , August 25, 2005
New On U, Fritz Hahn , August 11, 2005
Non, Grazie, washingtonpost.com , July 21, 2005
Dine-o at Dino, Erin , July 13, 2005
Another Blossom Festival, Erin , July 7, 2005
A Dogged Cat, Erin , June 28, 2005
Hungry yet?, Erin , June 16, 2005
Melt Your Heart, Erin , June 6, 2005
Get in 'line, washingtonpost.com , May 26, 2005
A Kingsbury Summer, washingtonpost.com , May 12, 2005
Delivering the Goods News, washingtonpost.com , April 21, 2005
Late Night Grub Compendium, washingtonpost.com , April 7, 2005
Tea and Blossoms, washingtonpost.com , March 22, 2005
All You Can Eat, washingtonpost.com , March 9, 2005
Ciao, Yanyu, washingtonpost.com , February 28, 2005
Restaurant Week Redux, washingtonpost.com , February 22, 2005
Italian Dreams, washingtonpost.com , February 17, 2005
Vegging Out With DJ Dredd, washingtonpost.com , February 16, 2005
 
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