May 2011 ISSUE – Every May, The Taste of Arlington transforms the streets of Ballston into a one day festival of great food, good music and fun. Showcasing restaurants from across the county, it’s a foodie’s dream come true. One of the highlights of the event are the Best of the Best awards, accolades given… read more »

It’s all about delivering a great meal for Philly native Chef Jason Kaufman at Cuba Libre in downtown DC. The beautiful restaurant is becoming known for its fantastic mojitos , lavish décor, Latin music and of course, the Cuban-inspired dishes from Chef Jason’s kitchen. OT: What experience do you want diners to have here? Chef… read more »

Delectable, silky smooth, perfectly sweet, warm and delicious would all be understatements in describing the Bayou Bakery’s signature treat, the New Orleans-inspired beignet. Chef David Guas, a native of Louisiana and an accomplished culinary artist and author has appeared on the Today Show and in the pages of the Washington Post and Food & Wine… read more »

Growing up on the Gulf Coast, Jeff Black, Corporate Executive Chef and owner of BlackSalt restaurant knows seafood, especially oysters. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America and has been in DC for sixteen years, with four restaurants to his credit. Read why making a stop at this Black’s establishment won’t disappoint. On Tap:… read more »

In honor of the International Motorcycle Show in DC this month, On Tap is profiling a couple of metro area bike enthusiasts who also happen to be amazing chefs.

Chef Wes Morton has put his stellar culinary background to the test at AGAINN in Washington, DC and the newly opened AGAINN Tavern in Rockville, MD.  When the owners requested a British themed menu, (a country not necssarily known for its cuisine,) he spent a week in the UK eating his way across the country… read more »

Scottish-born Executive Chef Darren Hendry has been in the United States for 25 years, spending most of his time in the DC area working at fine establishments like the old Four Ways and the Willard Hotel. Now he’s cooking up tasty creations at Bobby Vans Grill in downtown DC. On Tap caught up with Chef… read more »

Thanks in part to Executive Chef Ghassan Jarrouj, Agora in Washington, DC, only open since May, is an oasis of fresh Mediterranean cuisine and rave reviews. While success for Agora has come quickly, Chef Jarrouj, a native of Lebanon, achieved his success the old fashioned way, he earned it. From a modest background doing odd… read more »

Late night requests for pizza made from scratch; overseeing the Redskins main kitchen plus nine satellite kitchens during game day; getting to taste test the legendary food of the club level suites at FedEx Field. These tasks are just a day in the life of Chefs Michael Stevenson, Jay Ballard and Barrantes Lubin of R&R… read more »

Walking into Dangerously Delicious Pies on H St. is like walking into any bar in Nashville, reflecting a comfort level known only in your grandma’s kitchen. The smell of freshly baked pies beckons patrons to the sushi-bar style seating and the pie displays look too good to be real. But it’s all very real and… read more »