One of the many pleasures of life in 2018 (there are still a few) is reading Brightest Young Thing’s DC Food Round Up – By The Food Writers. I’m a sucker for this sort of thing, and because BYT does a great job bringing in a wide swath of contributors there’s always something to learn … Continue reading Erik’s 2018 In Food
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On Tom Sietsema And Objectivity
I like food. I write about food. I pay attention to restaurants, reviews, and industry-wide reportage — particularly in Washington, DC, where I work. Tom Sietsema is an undeniable presence in my life, is what I'm saying. He's been the chief restaurant critic for the Washington Post since 2000, during which time the restaurant scene in … Continue reading On Tom Sietsema And Objectivity
Bresca Really Is The Bee’s Knees
This article originally appeared on HungryLobbyist.com on July 20, 2018. Back in April 2017, I had my first and last meal at Ripple. It closed not long after. I was there for Hungry Lobbyist to cover the unveiling of a spring menu starring prosciutto di parma. The meal was delicious (mmm burrata salad with crisp prosciutto) as it … Continue reading Bresca Really Is The Bee’s Knees
Erik Payne 