Food for Thought: King’s Day Facts to Feast On
King’s Day Facts to Feast On From Virginia to Louisiana, how January 6 lends itself to celebration and history Unbeknownst to many, today – January 6 is one of the most historically-rich days in the calendar year, marking the Epiphany, King’s Day, notable marriages, the official beginning … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: A Place a Boy Could Not Forget – Cuba
As I sit here at my neighborhood pool, listening to my sons playing in the water, my eyelids grow a bit heavy with the repetitive sounds of their voices mixed … Continue reading
It’s Carnival Time!
DC-area restaurants kick off a season of revelry with festive fare & spirits Mardi Gras season is in full swing and once again, Louisiana-inspired restaurants Acadiana and Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery will … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Purity of Love in White Desserts
The sweetest part of Valentine’s Day is the luscious ending that comes at the close of a cozy dinner or creative gift – a blissfully-delicious dessert. And on this hallmark … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Guest Blogger Chef David Guas on Southern Camaraderie at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
“‘Brutha Act’ My confidant and closest friend is in Atlanta – if you have any interest in food in that town, you’ve heard of Linton Hopkins. We’ve both gotten so … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day desserts around DC
Aside from the “true love” and “kisses,” the sweetest part of Valentine’s Day is definitely the blissfully delicious desserts. That’s why we decided to do a little V-day roundup of … Continue reading
Chef David Guas returns to Today Show
In case you missed it live, chef David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery graced the Today Show with his presence last week and took everyone back to … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: A blast from Easters past
Easter just seems the perfect time to whip out old pictures. I know I’m late on “Throwback Thursday,” but quite frankly, I like to throwback to old pictures any day … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Cheers to Cherry Blossoms
Spring has sprung. Well… kind of. With the official turn of the season last week, I was expecting the sprouting of spring flowers and a flittering of little animals emerging … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: St. Patty’s Day Exposé
Top o’ the morning! We’re getting dangerously close to my favorite Irish holiday. (Is there more than one?) With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, March 17), I … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Mardi Gras Takes to Arlington
Well hello there! Happy Mardi Gras to all! We decided to start celebrating bright and early this morning. It was barely 7 a.m., and we had the whole crew out … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Bayou Bakery Brings the Heat
What is it that draws us to hot and spicy foods? Let’s take hot wings, for instance (and I mean the hot ones). The first bite brings a little tingling … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Inaugural Sips & Eats
Today is the day! President Barack Obama has once again taken the oath of office, marking the start of his second term as president. The inaugural festivities have, for the … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Inaugural Blast from the Past
Yet again, another inauguration is here. There’s a unique energy about this place as outsiders join the ranks of Washingtonians, here to witness the historical event. I came across a … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Chefs Share: Santa’s Favorite Treats
Have you ever sat down and thought—really thought—about how amazing the work of Santa Claus is? I mean, here we have someone who hits every house around the world in … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: 12-12-12 National Cocoa Day—Toys 4 Treats
At the end of October, a number of cities along the East coast were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Needless to say it stuck a chord with me, given the impact … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: 2012 Election — Let your Stomach Decide
Ahh, election day! There’s a familiar buzz around Washington, DC, and it’s gotten everyone in that election-day hype. Lucky for us, the entertainment value should be there as well. Looks … Continue reading
Roots of New Orleans
Talk about amazing… I can’t help but to follow up with a quick recap of last weekend’s Roots of Music event. Music, and especially jazz, is at the core of … Continue reading
New Orleans Jazz in DC’s Backyard
New Orleans has clearly been on my mind lately, but I’m shifting my focus to a more positive note. A musical note. There’s something about the vibrancy of the New … Continue reading
Instagram Insights
You know what they say: a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well actually, when you add an Instagram filter, they may be worth a few more… If you’re out-of-touch with … Continue reading
