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Jiyan

Jiyan has written 119 posts for DC City Blog

DC City Blog TV: Media Mavens at the Park at Fourteenth

This past Tuesday, Dean and I headed over to the Park at Fourteenth for the Media Mavens event hosted by a broad array of local area bloggers will include KStreetKate.Net, ProjectBeltway.com, TheGlamazonDiaries.com, DCCityBlog.com, ANotSoCapitolIdea.com, Brightest Young Things, StoreAdore.com, SIN PR , and more.
We arrived early in the evening (around 7PM) and were pleasantly surprised to […]

The Best Sushi in DC

It’s sort of funny to think that there was a time in this country (possibly the world) when sushi was a culinary oddity - something enjoyed by pot-smoking and/or gay Californians, snobs like Molly Ringwald and the Japanese. Then something very inexplicable happened - sushi reached a tipping point and became ubiquitous. So […]

Thai Chef

Although I like Asian Fusion restaurants like Raku I’ve always been a bit dubious about restaurants that advertise themselves as sush / [insert other asian cuisine] restaurants so even though I’ve walked by Thai Chef and Sushi Bar hundreds of times and admired the design I’ve never dropped by, opting for places like Regent Thai […]

Sushi-Ko

When it comes to great sushi places in DC, most people keep a fairly short list but all of these lists are going to include Sushi-Ko.  In some ways, Sushi-Ko may be the most popular place in DC because what reallys separates it from other restaurants like Sushi Taro and Kotobuki is extremely affordable pricing.  […]

The Media Mavens Party

10/21 - Come party with DC City Blog and the other Media Mavens at The Park at Fourteenth on Tuesday, October 21st from 6-11PM.  The Media Mavens Party celebrates all your favorite bloggers and online aficionados who keep you dialed in to some of the hottest events, greatest gossip, timely trends and newest spots in […]

The Best Lounges in Washington, DC

Washington, DC has long been known for it’s collection of lounges. In past years, the ambiance of these venues has been a perfect fit for a DC crowd looking for a more laid-back nightlife experience. Recently, the surge in high-end clubs has created a more stratified array of options but the lounges are […]

The Next Food Network Star is casting for season five in DC

10/3 - The Food Network will be casting at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Washington Friday, October 3rd from 10am - 3pm.  You should drop by if you think you have what it takes to be on TV and host your own show on the Food Network.  For more information or […]

Cafe Nema

This afternoon Dean and I set out to find a good sports bar to watch the Redskins game. The first stop was the Cleveland Park Bar and Grill but the moment we stepped in we realized it was going to take some effort to find seating. We were about 20 minutes away from […]

Best Places to take a Date in Washington, DC

I’ve been contemplating this list for a while because it has taken me a while to go on enough dates to actually develop a perspective on this - five years or so. After my long sojourn, I think I’m finally ready to present my picks for the best places to take a date in […]

Raku

There are a few safe bets for people looking for good Asian fusion in the DC area and Raku definitely falls into this category. With two locations (that I know about) in Bethesda and Dupont Circle, Raku provides a consistent dining experience and lively ambiance that has made it a mainstay in DC.
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