Meet the Chef: Steve Mannino of Rustico

Gastronome Steve Mannino, chef at Rustico’s new Ballston location, is brewing up can’t miss summer food and beer pairings. On Tap stopped by for a chat. On Tap: What’s it like heading the kitchen at Rustico? Steve Mannino: A lot of fun. I’m cooking in an environment and with techniques that I love. The wood-burning oven is… read more »

Meet the Chef: Tim Miller of Mei N Yu

Chef Miller of Mei N Yu.  Photo courtesy of Mei N Yu.

Digging his culinary talons into the Year of the Tiger, Chef Tim Miller fuses the trade fare of the Ancient Silk Road with locally farmed produce. Supporting the community through his commitment to the sustainable, Miller cuts out the middleman to dish up the delish at Mie N Yu. On Tap: What’s it like heading… read more »

Standard Fare Gets a Splash of Starpower

Often reputed to be the maker of the “best burger ever,” Good Stuff Eatery Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s stardom doesn’t sit solely between two buns. This crafty culinarian is parlaying his prowess in American beefy eats to pizza—and, he’s paying it forward.

Meet the Chef: Wesley Morton of AGAINN

Chef Wesley Morton brings his world experiences to the kitchen of Againn Gastropub.

With his grandmother as his muse and local London nosh as his inspiration, Wesley Morton dishes up a mouthwatering menu at DC’s haute British gastropub, AGAINN.  Exhibiting culinary prowess while serving up sustainable eats, Morton delivers food that’s good for the palate and the community — and we’re all digging it. On Tap: Tell us… read more »

Behind the Bar with Zach Myers of ChurchKey and Asylum

Catch Zach Myers, AKA "The Fonz" at ChurchKey and Asylum.

Long on the DC scene, this bar vet’s seen it all.  Just try to get a rise out of seasoned Zach Myers. You won’t be able to.  Fried bull testicles, bar streaking… he’s always calm under pressure and as nice as ever. Just do him one small favor — check your outside voice at the… read more »