Tag: steak

  • Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, Alexandria VA

    Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, Alexandria VA

    Awkward parking? Check. Awesome food and nice interior? Also check! I’ve shot Joe Theismann’s a good while back and the food here looked absolutely on-point despite not getting to try a bite, Remember, readers, that it’s never a nag when I say I didn’t get to try the food because rule number 1 is to…

  • Mackie’s Bar and Grill, Alexandria VA – closed

    Mackie’s Bar and Grill, Alexandria VA – closed

    Mackie’s Bar and Grill is yet another spot in Old Town Alexandria VA that didn’t stand the time and shut down like many others, and once again – that’s really too bad. This was another chill bar with appropriate vibe that served a nice selection of good American fare. Owner was very cool as well…

  • White Horse Tavern, Harper’s Ferry WV

    White Horse Tavern, Harper’s Ferry WV

    This one was pretty memorable because it was after a gig in Baltimore on the same day as my 80+ year old grandmother was to pass her citizenship test. This place absolutely did not disappoint even though it was quite the hike to get here for me. White Horse Tavern is your proper, roomy, modern…

  • Variety and Spices of Life – Spice Village, Herndon VA (Kallisto Steakhouse, Peri-Peri Original, Khyber Shinwari, Mandarin Halal Chinese)

    Variety and Spices of Life – Spice Village, Herndon VA (Kallisto Steakhouse, Peri-Peri Original, Khyber Shinwari, Mandarin Halal Chinese)

    Quite the mouthful of a post title, but Spice Village almost rivals the relatively new Asian food halls in the sheer variety of the food they offer here! Kallisto Steakhouse has grills and fries of shmeat; Peri-Peri Original adds some competition to Nando’s and Galito’s African grilled chicken; Khyber Shinwari is your good old Indian…

  • Cafe Rice and Kabob Cafe, Sterling VA – Worth the Wait

    Cafe Rice and Kabob Cafe, Sterling VA – Worth the Wait

    This one started as many seem to the past few years – owners forgot about the shoot, or likely weren’t even asked when they wanted to do it (thanks corporate, keep up your cushy desk jobs away from traffic and car repairs!) so a reschedule pushed everything back a week. Not to worry since I…

  • Moonlight Restaurant, Gaithersburg MD

    Moonlight Restaurant, Gaithersburg MD

    This was a cozy and nice shoot and had pool tables as well, which is a relative rarity around, but has sadly closed down in the end.

  • 801 Restaurant and Bar, Washington DC

    801 Restaurant and Bar, Washington DC

    801 right off Florida ave NW was an instant favorite of mine for the vibe alone. Food was excellent and while more up-class, 801 also felt pretty cozy and nice. I’d shoot them several times after the original and visited on my own time as well!

  • Vasos Mediterranean, Alexandria VA

    Vasos Mediterranean, Alexandria VA

    In terms of food and decor and staff and even owners – Vasos is excellent! When it comes to grabbing my personal shots of the interior and blatantly using them on their website without a sliver of permission, after discussing a proper interior shoot and even a virtual tour. Just goes to show you how…

  • Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Fairfax VA

    Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Fairfax VA

    It’s pretty rare to find an actually Japanese-run Japanese restaurants in the whole DC-MD-VA area, and Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is one of those hidden gems! Excellent sushi, hibachi grill, and even buffet options of Chinese dishes sure to please any customer that dines here. I highly recommend checking this place out if…

  • Bond 45, National Harbor MD

    Bond 45, National Harbor MD

    Bond 45 is an excellent seafood-geared, upscale restaurant in National Harbor, MD. Food is excellent and plenty of dishes creative like the crab benedict and crabs on shrimp. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area. One of the first gigs at the National Harbor I already knew well enough,…

  • Modern Market, Washington DC

    Modern Market, Washington DC

    Modern Market is a hip American restaurant that serves creative and home-style type dishes of a wide variety a block away from Franklin Square park. I definitely recommend checking them out. I definitely like supermarket and kitchen combo kinda places since there’s at least shelves to peruse while the food is getting rolled out.

  • Old Bowie Town Grille, Bowie MD

    Old Bowie Town Grille, Bowie MD

    Old Bowie Town Grille is a fantastic family-run Irish-style restaurant and bar with a wide selection of classic and creative dishes and the best staff you’ve ever had the pleasure of serving you! I absolutely and highly recommend this place from their apps to their deserts! And they naturally carry and serve Tullamore Dew, that…

  • Hen Quarter, Silver Spring MD

    Hen Quarter, Silver Spring MD

    There are many excellent restaurants downtown Silver Spring, MD, but if you’re out for great chicken & waffles, then Hen Quarter is the place to go! From creative apps like pork belly pops to vegetable-loaded waffles and naturally their awesome fried chicken! Bar is no slouch as well with a huge selection of whiskey and…

  • Quincy’s South Bar & Grill, North Bethesda MD

    Quincy’s South Bar & Grill, North Bethesda MD

    My first gig over at one of our Quincy’s locations, unbeknownst to me to be first of several with later shoots actually saving quite a bit of time and footwork. Great local series of American pubs with the usual and very well-done fare to say the least.

  • Swahili Village, Beltsville MD

    Swahili Village, Beltsville MD

    How often have you had authentic Kenyan food in a restaurant decorated perfectly to reflect the Kenyan culture and feel? Swahili Village in Beltsville, MD, is your best bet! Very close to exit 25 on 495 past Ikea, they offer a full selection of Kenyan dishes that will make anyone’s mouth water. Naturally, there are…