Category Archives: Adventures of a Wannabe Foodie

Restaurant reviews and dining abroad.

Monday Morning Marathon Meet-up: Week 3

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

I stuck with the schedule this week, but it took willpower.  Those cold evening runs are not my thing.  In fact exercising in the evening is not my thing.  Evenings are my free time.  This race training has definitely got … Continue reading →

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In Search of the Best Key Lime Pie in Key West

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

It likely comes as no surprise to you that I turned our recent family vacation to Key West into a mission to find the best key lime pie on the island.  We made a valiant effort, trying seven different pies in three … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: Tortilla Coast

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

So let’s be honest, the only thing this place has going for it is it’s proximity the House and Senate office buildings and the easy stumble back to our house.  Oh, and the tuna tacos are actually pretty good.  I’d been … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: Oyamel

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Oyamel has a fantastic happy hour menu: $5 for margaritas, wine or beer; $4 for fabulous ceviche, two tacos of several varieties, or chipotle meatballs.  Unfortunately, the hours of said happiness (4:00-6:00PM) leave those of us who have to put … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: El Centro D.F.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Offering $2 tacos all night long, El Centro D.F. knows how to celebrate Taco Tuesday!  There is a rotating chef’s selection each week of three tacos available at the special price, and you can generally find them listed on Twitter … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: El Chucho Cocina Superior

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

After our party of eight failed to get in on the opening night of this little Taqueria in Columbia Heights, we came back the next night with patience in tow.  After an hour and a half wait well spent next … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: Bandolero

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Taco Tuesday strikes me as a summertime tradition.  Perhaps it’s because margaritas on the rocks make me think of the beach.  Or perhaps it’s because in winter, I tend to flee to my cave to hibernate on Tuesday evenings.  Regardless, tequila … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Thai Joints

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

After my trip to Thai X-ing a while back, I was eager to try Little Serow, Johnny Monis’ upscale version of family style thai dining in the basement of Komi.  Coincidentally, just a few weeks later my friend Sarah was … Continue reading →

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Thai X-ing and How to Cheat in High School Social Studies

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Whenever I have Thai food, I am reminded of a desperate act of deception from my junior year of high school (I hope my Advanced World Cultures teacher isn’t reading this!)  Our assignment was to create a menu reflecting the … Continue reading →

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My Weekend in Snapshots: Ramen, Running and Brunch

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Our weekend started off at Toki Underground, which had been on the to do list for far too long.  Knowing there was likely to be a wait, we stopped by at 6:45 to put our names on the list for … Continue reading →

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