FOOD & DRINK
Meet The Woman From DC Who’s Made History By Opening The First And Only Soul Food Restaurant In Mexico
Tiara Darnell poses in the outdoor seating of her restaurant, Blaxicocina (R). Blaxicocina sits in the Navarte neighborhood. The mural was done by Oaxacan artist Lelo. Insert: One of Blaxicocina’s most popular fusion dishes, buffalo al pastor chicken wings, along with Old Bay seasoned french fries and Mexican aqua de. Image Credit: Héctor Alejandro Arzate / DCist/WAMU.
Foxtrot abruptly closes all D.C. locations
Goodbye, overpriced gummies and whimsical natural wines: Foxtrot Market has abruptly closed all its locations, including those in the D.C. area.Why it matters: Just like Tatte, it's hard to go a few blocks around town without seeing a Foxtrot. The Chicago-based boutique grocer filled with artisanal snacks and quirky seltzers quickly became a popular local spot after it first arrived in 2021, with several area locations.Driving the news: All of Foxtrot's 33 national stores closed as of Tuesday, per a company release.Delivery, the Foxtrot app and customer credits also ceased."We explored many avenues to continue the business but found no...
Attendees Travel Near and Far for the National Cannabis Festival’s ‘Good Vibes’
The eighth annual National Cannabis Festival was held at RFK Campus in Washington, D.C., offering entertainment, education, and advocacy, and featuring acts such as Black Alley, Thundercat, Devin the Dude, DJ Farrah Flosscett, Backyard Band, and the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The post Attendees Travel Near and Far for the National Cannabis Festival’s ‘Good Vibes’ appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Taste Test: Beresovsky's brings a rare NYC-style deli to D.C.
New York-style deli Beresovsky's just opened in Navy Yard with nostalgic eats like Reubens, latkes, and egg creams.Why it matters: D.C. is a strong sandwich town but we've suffered a classic deli drought — RIP Morty's, DGS, and others.Dig in: Knead Hospitality (Mi Vida, Succotash, etc.) is behind the sandwich counter just steps from Nationals Park, which adjoins their upscale diner Gatsby.Co-founder Jason Berry (O.G. Russian family name Beresovsky) is channeling his Jewish deli-loving roots for this venture, where most dishes are named after family members.The vibe: Bright, modern, and fast-casual, despite the old-school eats. Counter staff take orders, but...
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