Food Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/food/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:40:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Food Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/food/ 32 32 121622320 Restaurant Dōgon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi Takes Salamander Washington to Next-Level Luxury Status https://www.washingtoninformer.com/salamander-washington-dc-opening/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/salamander-washington-dc-opening/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214501 Kwame Onwuachi is the creative talent and chef for Dōgon, a new restaurant at Salamander D.C. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Sheila Johnson and Kwame Onwuachi celebrated the opening of Dōgon, a new Afro-Caribbean restaurant at Salamander Washington DC, which features a diverse menu inspired by Onwuachi's background and is supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, NBA players, and other chefs.

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TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee Unimpressed By D.C. Food Scene https://www.washingtoninformer.com/food-critic-keith-lee-dmv-restaurant-review/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/food-critic-keith-lee-dmv-restaurant-review/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:09:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213643 After a family member made a viral TikTok about the restaurant’s struggles, Keith Lee visited Dukem Ethiopian restaurant on U Street NW and crowned it “the best food we’ve had in D.C,” noting its “robust sauce” and “earthy taste” in food. Lee gifted $1000 worth of food for following customers, plus $500 in individual tips to the restaurant owners. (Courtesy photo)

Keith Lee, a popular food critic, recently visited several restaurants in the DMV area and was unimpressed, but he still donated $30,000 to local restaurants to help them recover from recent fake DoorDash scams.

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Brothers Michael and Bryan Voltaggio Welcome Diners to Their Home Away from Home at MGM National Harbor https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voltaggio-brothers-michael-bryan/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voltaggio-brothers-michael-bryan/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212357 Bryan and Michael Voltaggio's first restaurant, Voltaggio Brothers at MGM National Harbor, has always been intended to serve as an elevated dining option that offers delectable food, while providing nostalgia and flair, like Voltaggi'Os, a tasty twist on SpaghettiO's, and there's the Blue Crab Pop Tart. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

The Voltaggio Brothers have created a unique dining experience at MGM National Harbor, featuring a variety of delicious and inventive dishes, an open kitchen concept, and a welcoming atmosphere, all designed to make diners feel at home.

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The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/summer-restaurant-week-ramw/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/summer-restaurant-week-ramw/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:31:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212213 Makers Union serves a Hickory House Smoked Salmon over creamy mushroom quinoa, green beans, and mustard vinaigrette. (Courtesy of Makers Union)

RAMW's Summer Restaurant Week offers more than 350 restaurants representing 75 cuisines in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, offering special meal deals and opportunities to explore the culinary scene.

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Fine Dining Comes to the Southwest Waterfront Area https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hen-quarter-prime-southwest-d-c/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hen-quarter-prime-southwest-d-c/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211955 Hen Quarter Prime has a huge Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring a number of dinner menu items, plus a huge selection of seafood, Sammy’s Fried Chicken, a bagel and waffle bar, and a build-your-own Titos Bloody Mary Bar. The restaurant is in the Southwest Waterfront area of D.C. near Audi Field. (Courtesy of Hen Quarter Prime)

Hen Quarter Prime, a new restaurant in Southwest D.C., offers delicious food, a stylish atmosphere, private dining space, and a river view, while serving as a new addition to the booming area.

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Hamza Hadani Opens Talea Restaurant in Cathedral Heights https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hamza-hadani-talea-district/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hamza-hadani-talea-district/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210166 Talea's dining room, adorned with elegant decor, offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, ideal for an intimate and memorable dining experience. (Courtesy of Jordan Barnes)

Hamza Hadani, a Moroccan restaurateur, has opened Talea in Northwest D.C.'s Cathedral Heights neighborhood, offering traditional Italian cuisine with a northern African spirit, and plans to offer entertainment on Saturdays.

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African Restaurant Moi Moi Promotes Unity Through Food Diplomacy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/african-american-food-culture-moi-moi/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/african-american-food-culture-moi-moi/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1199788 **FILE** Moi Moi restaurant in northwest D.C. (Courtesy of moimoidc.com)

Chef Howsoon Cham, known as "H.O.", is living out the American Dream by uniting Africans and African Americans through his restaurant Moi Moi in Northwest D.C., which serves Nigerian and Liberian fare and features a curated Afrobeats playlist.

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Learn About Kitchen + Kocktails’ Holiday Treats https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendsgiving-cocktails-food-fun/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendsgiving-cocktails-food-fun/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1196368 Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is offering a variety of holiday specials and treats, including catering and a cocktail-making class. (Courtesy photo)

Kitchen + Kocktails' Friendsgiving event offered innovative cocktails and a modern twist on traditional food, while also announcing upcoming holiday offerings such as Christmas catering and a holiday cocktail class.

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Milk & Honey Founder Sammy Davis Jr.: A Journey of Challenges https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-milk-honey-thompson-restaurants/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-milk-honey-thompson-restaurants/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1195413 Sammy Davis Jr., chef consultant with Thompson Hospitality, stands in the kitchen at Milk & Honey's SW Wharf location, preparing vegetables for serving. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Sammy Davis Jr., the founder and co-owner of Milk & Honey restaurants, has overcome challenges and now serves as a chef consultant for Thompson Restaurants, overseeing the food operations for the company's various restaurant brands in the DMV area.

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Chef Elias Taddesse Revamps Melange Burger https://www.washingtoninformer.com/melange-burger-smashburger-haven/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/melange-burger-smashburger-haven/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1194743 Chef Elias Taddesse revamped Melange Burger, offering gourmet burgers for affordable prices. (Courtesy photo)

Melange Burger, a Michelin-starred culinary innovator, has transformed the acclaimed burger joint into a smashburger haven, offering premium dry-aged beef at an accessible price point and a range of must-try items, including The McDowell and The Oklahoma Onion burger.

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