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Hilltop Gourmet: Through the Grapevine: District Winery

Hilltop Gourmet: Through the Grapevine: District Winery

By Isabella Xu April 29, 2021

My friends and I always celebrate birthdays with a classic bottomless brunch. For my birthday recently, we headed to District Winery, located in Navy Yard. When I booked a table, I discovered that not...

Venturing Out to Old Town Alexandria: Food, Friends, Fun

Venturing Out to Old Town Alexandria: Food, Friends, Fun

By Isabella Xu April 14, 2021

As the weather gets warmer in the Washington, D.C. area, I have found myself exploring more of the neighborhoods surrounding the District. Last weekend, in lieu of a traditional college spring break,...

Hilltop Gourmet: Foxtrot Market — Georgetown’s Newest and Trendiest Spot!

Hilltop Gourmet: Foxtrot Market — Georgetown’s Newest and Trendiest Spot!

By Isabella Xu March 17, 2021

Two weeks ago, Foxtrot Market opened its premier Washington, D.C. location on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street NW. The brand has other storefronts located in Chicago and Dallas, but this establishment...

Homemade Gourmet: Exploring the Pasta-Bilities: Restaurant Week

Homemade Gourmet: Exploring the Pasta-Bilities: Restaurant Week

By Isabella Xu February 19, 2021

Sometimes there’s nothing better than a hearty and savory Italian meal, especially if it includes pasta. I savor the taste of rich, flavorful sauces and doughy, chewy pasta. Whether it be a gnocchi...

Homemade Gourmet: Things To Get From Trader Joe’s

Homemade Gourmet: Things To Get From Trader Joe’s

By Isabella Xu February 3, 2021

Recently, I have found myself frequently trekking to the Trader Joe’s on Wisconsin Avenue as a brief respite from classes. My mildly concerning addiction to the supermarket chain began last semester...

Homemade Gourmet: Turn Down for Brunch: Part 2

Homemade Gourmet: Turn Down for Brunch: Part 2

By Isabella Xu December 2, 2020

Since the last installment of brunch ratings, I have visited a few novel brunch spots that I felt were worth sharing. Three of the locations are in the Georgetown University community, all of which are...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Turn Down for Brunch

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Turn Down for Brunch

By Isabella Xu October 29, 2020

I’ve set three long-term goals for myself since the coronavirus pandemic. I have been trying to make an effort to rekindle friendships, foster stronger relationships, and … make a dent in my brunch...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Taco-Bout a Good Time

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Taco-Bout a Good Time

By Isabella Xu October 7, 2020

When my friend offered to host a small watch party for the first presidential debate last Tuesday, I knew immediately that it was going to be an interesting night. Months of social media memes, news articles...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: TikTok Taste Test: Pasta Edition

HOMEMADE GOURMET: TikTok Taste Test: Pasta Edition

By Isabella Xu September 23, 2020

The first month of school flew by in a haze, and I find each day rapidly escaping me. Between classes, clubs and my Capital Bikeshare rides or jogs past the Supreme Court, I sometimes wonder how I find...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Kitchen Appliances To Mix Up the Morning Routine

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Kitchen Appliances To Mix Up the Morning Routine

By Isabella Xu September 10, 2020

The first week of classes coupled with my monumental migration to Washington, D.C., where I will be residing from September to the end of October, has made these few weeks hectic.  This July,...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

By Isabella Xu August 27, 2020

In this piece, I hope to not only share with you all a mouthwatering recipe that will have you yearning for another serving, but also urge you to take the time to reconnect and have a few good laughs...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Buckle Up for Blueberry Season

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Buckle Up for Blueberry Season

By Isabella Xu July 30, 2020

With the berry-picking season in full swing, there’s no time like the present to harvest buckets of berries.  As the temperature in Virginia dipped into the low 80s one day last week, my family...

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