Pitango Gelato

Offering gelato and sorbets that are made from real ingredients, without chemicals or coloring, Pitango Gelato is a fancier cold treat spot in the DC area. "Pitango Gelato takes organic milk, cream, eggs, sugar, fruits and nuts and combines them using traditional Italian ice cream making methods to create a unique product of unparalleled quality." Closest Metro is Archives-Naval Memorial or Eastern Market.

Senart's Oyster & Chop House

Owned by the same group that brings us Lola's, Molly Malone's and The Chesapeake Room, Senart's is directly across the street in the very building between 1913 & 1939 that the Senart family lived in a 1 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor & proudly served fresh oysters & bar fare on the 1st floor. The year has changed but the restaurant is committed to the same proud service & offerings of the freshest oysters, chops & seafood. Closest Metro is Eastern Market.

PREVIEW: 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

In the spirit of the holidays, What Micky Eats and 11 other Washington DC blogs are planning one Massive Giveaway from December 1st - 12th featuring products and services from various DC area small businesses.

12 Blogs - 12 Days - 12 Awesome Prizes!

Culinary Tour of Washington, DC

Do you have a trip planned to our Nation’s Capitol?  Besides visiting all the famous monuments and museums, Washington, DC should not be overlooked for its food.  With its location in the mid-Atlantic, DC offers a diverse melting pot of cultures and cuisine.  Top chefs such as Jose Andres and Eric Ripert have a large culinary presence here and the restaurant scene is continuously booming. 

Café 8

This casual and friendly restaurant along the historic Barracks Row offers super flavorful Mediterranean cuisine at unpretentious prices. A favorite of mine, I have gone back again for both lunch and dinner. Closest Metro is Eastern Market.

What Micky Eats Affiliates

What Micky Eats is happy to announce our new affiliates.  You may have seen their banners on the right side bar, so here are some more details on each of them.

El Pollo Rico

***Special Post by Keith***

Since Micky recently reviewed Nando’s I thought I would give a bit of a counter point and do a guest review of my favorite chicken place.  I usually like to keep these little secrets to myself so the crowds don’t overwhelm my lunch hour (I haven’t even taken Micky here yet, haha) but this place has already gotten plenty of press and I’m not sure it could get any busier.  It’s even been featured on Bourdain’s DC episode of No Reservations.  Of course I am talking about El Pollo Rico in Clarendon, Arlington.  Closest Metro is Virginia Square.

Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant

This classic Chinese restaurant is located close to the Seven Corners area of Falls Church, right next door to the Home Depot.  Serving traditional Chinese cuisine highlighting seafood specialties, Fortune is also famous on the weekends for its dim sum brunch.

Popchips Giveaway

I LOVE snacks!  My fellow DC food blogger, Lisa of Dining in DC, and the good folks at Popchips have teamed up to offer one very lucky reader a month supply of Popchips! 

Nando's Peri-Peri

A self-service import by way of South Africa, Nando's Peri-Peri features Portuguese flame-grilled chicken served fast and tasty in a newly renovated space. Decorated with African art, a mix of modern and eclectic lighting, and simple wooden tables and chairs, Nando's is a refreshing surprise and change to the chain restaurants that adorn the Chinatown area.

SeventhHill

Taking over the former spot of Ben & Jerry's, SeventhHill is a new pizza joint with a simple menu — 11 pizzas with a range of toppings, a daily panino and daily soup. Although small in size, they are not small in hospitality. Pizzas are named after Capitol Hill neighborhoods, such as the Navy Yard, with tomato, Toulouse sausage, oregano and pecorino or the Lincoln Park with artichoke, rosemary, mozzarella, zucchini, and portobello.

J&G Steakhouse

Rated as a top 100 Restaurant in Washington, D.C., J&G Steakhouse is a showcase of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's favorite dishes from his New York restaurants and an inspired selection of worldly steakhouse classics.

ESquared Hospitality Salutes Our Veterans

ESquared Hospitality announced today that in honor of this coming Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11, 2011, they will recognize the many men and women who have served our country by offering special Veteran’s Day Discounts throughout participating ESquared Hospitality restaurants.