(Dixie D. Vereen for The Washington Post)
The Isabella Eatery in the Tysons Galleria would become the fourth of his restaurants to close since the chef was accused of sexual harassment.
Source: Mike Isabella closes his high-profile food hall in Tysons Galleria
Employees at the popular local chain filed suit over alleged labor violations Farmers Restaurant Group, the parent company of local restaurants Founding Farmers , Farmers Fishers Bakers , and Farmers & Distillers , just agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by employees against the company over alleged labor violations.
Source: Founding Farmers’ Restaurant Group Settles a Class Action Lawsuit From Employees for $1.49 Million
New York’s attorney general has issued a subpoena seeking information about Ken Friedman, Mario Batali and civil rights violations at the restaurant.
Source: State Investigates Sexual Harassment at the Spotted Pig
Army Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Davis, the guest of honor at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, expresses his pleasure with a quail dish. (Doug Kapustin/For The Washington Post)
At the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, soldiers and their families get a taste of the VIP treatment. The Visiting Chef Program partners with exceptional volunteer restaurant, catering, military, and personal chefs who come to the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in Haymarket, VA and create once in a lifetime extraordinary meals for our injured warriors and their families.
Source: For these wounded warriors, a chef-cooked meal is part of the healing process
Who knew, Portland, Maine is bursting with great places to eat.
Source: Portland, Maine, Is the 2018 Restaurant City of the Year
Maple & Pine Restaurant
(Inside the Quirk Hotel)
201 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-340-6050
https://www.destinationhotels.com/maple-and-pine-restaurant
American | $$$
Maple & Pine is in the trendy Quirk Hotel in downtown Richmond.
Sitting on the end of the bar you get a peak at a portion of the kitchen where dishes are finished.
The bread is fresh baked in house.
Braised Leek & Oyster Mushroom Fondue, with Gruyere and French Baguette.
Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, Shiitake Mushrooms, Dashi, and Charred Scallions. The appetizers are all amazing. Chef David Dunlap has created beautifully flavorful appetizers with which you can make a meal.
For my entrée I chose the Braised Beef Short Rib Strudel with a Sweet Potato Puree, Pickled Cabbage, and Beef Jus. The braised short bib just melts in your mouth. The strudel gave each bite a delicious crunchy taste.
My wife had the Black Pepper Cavatelli, Porcini Cream, Beech Mushrooms, and Parmesan. The porcini cream and parmesan was heavenly.
I am a big chocolate fan so this looked like a no brainer. Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter Foam, Bourbon Caramel, with Maldon Sea Salt.This was crazy good and as fine a dessert as I have had. If you have even the slightest fondness for chocolate you don’t want to miss this one.When it comes to flavor think Reese’s Peanut Cup on steroids.
My wife’s dessert was the Vanilla Almond Cake, Blueberry Compote, Anise Whipped Cream, and Cardamom Ice Cream. To be honest I was so focused on my own dessert that I didn’t notice or taste my wife’s dessert. I take her word that is was excellent.
Chef David Dunlap, formerly at The Ashby Inn, has created an awesome menu of unique flavorful dishes that are suitable for almost every palate. If you live, work, or visit Richmond treat yourself to a special dinner at Maple & Pine. Reservations are recommended especially on weekends.
How many times have you passed on Bok Choy in the grocery store because you had no idea what to do with it. It looks beautiful but lettuce is easier. Fine Dining Lovers has collected a number of videos on how to cook Bok Choy. Check them out and pick up some on your next grocery run.
Source: How To Cook Bok Choy: 7 Video Recipes To Inspire You
