Nevin Martell—food & travel writer, father, and photographer—is known for his self-described “harebrained schemes”. The difference between his outlandish plots and those of others is that he pursues most of them. And they turn…
Tag: Washington DC restaurant
Blog posts
“No One Needs An Excuse to Come Party But, When It’s Sanctioned By the Church…”
Nestled in the Arlington courthouse building is a café filled with sunshine and Saints memorabilia. The moment you enter, a long wooden counter awaits. Above it hangs a chalkboard with friendly handwriting tightly packed…
“Oh F*ck”: A Hospitality Mantra
I was mortified. After spending a considerable amount of time assuring a friend that Vermilion makes gluten-free pastas, we arrived at the restaurant to find out I was wrong. I reddened at my error.…
In the Kitchen at One of America’s Best Steakhouses
Morning sunlight bathes Bourbon Steak DC‘s cavernous dining room, which seems eerily empty despite the elegant tables and decor. Walking through the restaurant, there’s an premonition of quiet suspense, like a queen awaiting stately…
“I Feel Like a Lot of People Forget that We’re Human Beings”—A Chef’s Account.
“I was always a happy kid, dancing around in the streets.” Jong Son is an established chef in the DC circuit now as the Chef de Cuisine at Tiger Fork and he still retains…
Rethinking “Brewpubs” in DC
It was the quietest, cleanest kitchen I’ve ever set foot in. If I hadn’t just walked in from a bustling restaurant, I would have assumed it was closed. That is, until I saw the…
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