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Azur Opens!
Chef Frederik de Pue’s newest restaurant Azur (405 8th ST NW) opened in DC this week, and we were there on Wednesday for a sneak peak. The party on Wednesday included a live painting performance by French pop artist Franck Bouroullec, who painted an upside-down portrait of the chef. We stopped by again yesterday and the […]
History on Foot: Rhodes Tavern
While walking to a meeting the other day, we noticed this plaque noting the former site of Rhodes Tavern at 15th and F Sts. NW. According to the plaque: The original building was erected in 1799 and opened as a tavern in 1801 by William Rhodes Washington’s first ‘Town Hall’ occurred here in 1801 and […]
Chef Victor Albisu Opens Del Campo (777 I St NW) On April 22
We promised an update on Chef Victor Albisu’s Del Campo (777 I St NW; 202-289-7377) opening in the space formerly occupied by PS7; the restaurant opens Monday, April 22. We reviewed the menu and wine list, and are salivating for reservations already. The highlights from the press release (somewhat abridged) follow: On April 22, Chef […]
Howto: Finding (Free) Wine Tastings
We are avid aficionados of the fermented grape here at PQ Living and part of our regular routine is to expand our palate at in-store wine tastings. You can buy wine, beer, and spirits at other wine stores in the neighborhood that we surveyed in 2008 but none of the others offer “try before you […]