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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Opens in Rosslyn on Aug 25th – Complimentary “Bobbie” Subs for First 100 Customers

Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill August 17, 2014

The first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened in Wilmington, Delaware in 1976. Lois Margolet and her brother Alan started their business in Wilmington’s Little Italy section, but it was turkey that put them on the map. Building their menu around the freshly roasted bird set them […]

Protein Bar Opens A New Location In Downtown DC

Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill July 6, 2014

Napkin dispenser inspires diners to spread the word

It seems like branches of Protein Bar are sprouting up all over the Washington, DC area, not to mention other parts of the country. The fourth and latest local edition of the fast food eatery opened […]

THE 2014 SUGAR AND CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR WAS A SPARKLING SUCCESS

February 20, 2014 Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill

Earlier this month DC’s “Sugar and Champagne Affair” welcomed hundreds of guests who raised cane to benefit the Washington Humane Society. The much-anticipated event held in the Ronald Reagan Building draws both owners and their precious pets to a canine-themed gala. And it’s […]

Whisk and Quill Wishes All Gastronomes, Oenophiles, Theatre Mavens and Wanderlusters a Sparkling New Year Full of Fresh Footsteps and Delicious Dishes

Thank you dear readers for pursuing life’s intriguing and ever-evolving adventures with Whisk and Quill in 2013. This December celebrates my sixth year as a food and travel writer and third year as theatre critic for the Alexandria Times. And though my life has gravitated more to the keyboard than cooktop, to the […]

The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show Pleases The Palate Once Again

December 6, 2013 Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill

Held at DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has seen an annual increase in attendance since Denise Medved first introduced the event in 2001. Featuring a vast selection of products related to both the food and entertainment industries, the show’s […]

Ridgewells Celebrates 85 Years as Washington’s Premier Caterer

November 11, 2013 Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill

Whether you’ve been an area resident for a while or are a newcomer, there’s a good chance that the first catering company you ever heard of was Ridgewells. Maybe you’ve been one of the fortunate ones, nabbing an invitation to an event catered by the prestigious […]