Spork and Knife

Nothing says “we appreciate you” like a free martini. 
A few weeks back, I found myself reentering the doors of Le Chat Noir’s wine lounge, this time for a complementary tasting of their martinis.
 Yes, I’ve been back there a few times, but honestly who is going to turn down a free martini at what has already […]

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Most days, I muster up the energy to throw something in my bag to satisfy my hunger come lunch time.  Somedays I’m lucky and have leftovers from cooking or a good dinner out, others I slum it and heat up a trusty lean cuisine.  (You really can’t beat paying $2 for an entire lunch, some […]

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A review of my favorite neighborhood spot is coming soon, but in the mean time I wanted to let all Spork and Knife readers know that Cafe Ole, a quaint little Mediterranean tapas place on Wisconsin Ave, just north of Glover Park has my favorite type of deal on Wednesday nights. 
You guessed it, half price […]

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No butter, no cream, no sugar, oh my!
A few weeks ago I posted about a new restaurant up in Friendship Heights called Rock Creek.  The concept behind the restaurant, as pulled from their website, is “an alternative to high-fat, high calorie meals”.  They are trying to serve lunches and dinners containing approximately 600 calories or less without using […]

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The DCist today has an article on the best pizza in town.  It’s like they read my mind and I 100% agree with their conclusions…well, as much as I can.  I’ve been to Comet Ping Pong and 2 Amys, coming to similar conclusions after each visit. 
At Comet you can taste the quality of the ingredients, […]

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As promised, I made my way back to Le Chat Noir last week and attended a wine tasting, to commemorate their new wine lounge. 
My first thoughts upon entering were, “What a great space!”  The inside is cozy, yet bright combining old French design with a modern feel.  Behind the bar is a large flat screen […]

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According to one of my favorite DC blogs, metrocurean and the Dupont Current Newspaper, the restaurants located on P street, west of Dupont Circle are suffering from the construction mayhem in that area.  Many are seeing a devastating drop in business and have the threat of closure hanging over their heads. 
This is a sad sad story, and even […]

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I’m thinking the same exact thing.  Sometimes there’s nothing better than an icing covered gooey cupcake.  They’re just the right size to satisfy your sugar craving but small enough to keep guilt away…for those of us who have no self control when it comes to all things sweet and delicious. 
You can thank the Cupcake Queen […]

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Summer has come and gone and Labor Day weekend is actually upon us.  Most people are either looking to relax or take a weekend trip.  One of my favorite spots on the east coast is St. Michaels, Maryland.  It’s a quaint little town on the Chesapeake Bay, just a short drive from D.C.
There are cute little […]

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Combining good fresh fish with low cost is usually not an option, so when I heard about a sushi restaurant that displayed both qualities I grabbed D and we headed out for what was hopefully going to be a delightful and inexpensive dinner.
Kotobuki is a tiny Japanese restaurant across from Black Salt in the Palisades neighborhood of NW D.C..  […]

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Everyone has that one restaurant they consider to be their ol’ reliable.  The place where, without fail, you have a great meal with a setting that lends itself to all kinds of situations.  A meal with the parents, the significant other’s parents, groups of friends or even a business meeting. 
While its been a few months since […]

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If I feel the urge to relive my study abroad days, a glass of wine and a crepe nutella from Le Chat Noir does the trick. The atmosphere is quaint, with a covered porch surrounded by white lights, and tables so close you feel as if you are dining with the person next to you. […]

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All About the Atmosphere 
This past Saturday D and I ventured to the Penn Quarter for dinner at Oya and discovered a great place to meet friends for drinks and appetizers, but NOT for main courses. (Click on the Oya link to see pictures) 
We walked into the restaurant at 8pm and I became giddy with excitement.  The setting was […]

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PS7’s Happy Hour
As a person who likes top shelf drinks, but can only afford to pay bottom shelf prices I’m always on the look out for deals.  
Long gone are the days of rum & cokes or cranberry juice & vodkas.  If I’m going to drink I want something good.  I’m taking dirty martini, manhattan, or a concoction of […]

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El Pollo Rico ladies and gentlemen.  You can stop squinting now, appearance is not what this place is about.   
Since August in D.C. is a bit slower than the other 11 months of the year (this may be a slight understatement), some co-workers and I decided we could take a quick trip over the river for lunch. 
I […]

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If you want to get a sense of the excitement I had building up to my Corduroy visit, just read a few of the glowing reviews online.  
D and I made our way towards 1201 K street, through the Sheraton Hotel lobby, up the stairs to the second floor and arrived 5 minutes before our 8pm reservation. […]

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For 2 years, I have been searching far and wide for a fun, friendly and satisfying Thai restaurant in Washington.  On Friday night I may have found just that.  The Regent on 18th street in Dupont is an oasis on a block of been-there-done-that dining experiences. 
From the outside it has the appearance of a trendy bar, but […]

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Nothing says good morning like the perfect cup of coffee!  I was browsing around one of my favorite coffee knowledge websites and came across this picture.  Such a sight for sore and uncaffeinated eyes!  I couldn’t help but share the wealth.
Now I know that everyone can’t produce the perfect espresso shot at home in the 3 […]

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I met a friend for drinks last night at Cleveland Park Bar and Grill and much to my delight, found that on Wednesdays they offer half price bottles of wine. 
To me, this is the best deal, and also the only way I will order a bottle while out.  Paying $40 for a 2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, […]

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I’ll come right out and say it…my overall impression was, “Good, but not worth the money”
 TenPenh has always been on my list of restaurants, and one I have not crossed off, in over two years of living in DC.  For one, it combines Asian food (a favorite of mine) with seafood (yet another favorite).  It […]

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