2479 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Jenna (and all) who sent word about Ramenville Adams Morgan getting a new Ramen shop. Isshin Ramen just opened in October and now has more company (not to mention the relatively old school Sakuramen (and don’t forget soba noodles and lots more are coming down the block too.) Akira Ramen & Izakaya has soft opened (already?) in the former North Sea space, which closed over the summer. You can see a menu for the Rockville location of Akira Ramen & Izakaya restaurant here.



1831 Columbia Road, NW

is the same thing I ate last year. What can I say, I’m a creature of habit – though I did also have a top notch meal at Tail Up Goat this year. Anyway back to this year’s honor – the Bronx Pastrami sandwich reins supreme again – congratulations to So’s Your Mom once again. Forever and always.

What’s the best thing you guys ate this year?



DaMarkus Thomas Memorial Fundraiser via GoFundMe

Joe passes along the very sad news and fundraiser:

“It is with deepest sympathy and grief that we mourn the loss of DaMarkus Thomas, a beloved member of the Smoke & Barrel family. DaMarkus was kind, funny, thoughtful, and an all-around stellar man. His infectious smile could light up any room, and he had a knack for making people want to be around him. (more…)


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