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My 3 main interests are eating great food, traveling domestically and internationally, and meeting new people.
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Oyster Oyster at Oyster Oyster
Most restaurants open with a vision of what they want to be and what might be achievable over time. A few manage to stay committed to lofty ideals despite operational challenges that inevitably arise. The general problems of the industry have been well documented, including staffing shortages, inconsistent supply-chain availability, and rising food... More
Most restaurants open with a vision of what they want to be and what might be achievable over time. A few manage to stay committed to lofty ideals despite operational challenges that inevitably arise. The general problems of the industry have been well documented, including staffing shortages, inconsistent supply-chain availability, and rising food and labor costs. No restaurant is perfect in navigating these issues, and none should be expected to get it right every time 👍
Oyster Oyster, however, comes exceedingly close without wavering from its unrelenting pursuit of plant-forward cuisine. From eschewing single-use plastic wrap to upcycling wine bottles into new plateware, it has become an exemplar in minimizing waste while adopting and maintaining sustainable practices, one step at a time. The restaurant’s ethos is hard to miss. A sign hangs outside this Shaw establishment featuring the pairing of an oyster mushroom with the oyster bivalve. Eating here, one learns that foraged and home-grown fungi are featured in the courses while oysters filter and clean the waters in which they reside. Talk about environmental matrimony 🍄🦪
But there’s no air of moral superiority in their work. Oyster Oyster is just purpose driven in presenting the gastronomy of local and seasonal food using mainly vegetables, plants, and mushrooms. The result happens to be delicious and thoughtful nourishment for both body and mind. From its opening to now almost four years later, and without the need to shout or evangelize, Oyster Oyster has demonstrated the tangible steps it takes to be better stewards of the planet 🌎
Change is often thought of as some sudden and forceful event. But more likely, it’s the culmination of small measures implemented over time. In this particular case, change is coming from the deliberate acts of one conscientious and transformative restaurant in Washington, DC 👏
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2) Kyoto Carrots – smoked tofu, sauerkraut, rye flatbread 🥕
Served on a plate made from repurposed wine bottles 🍾
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Oyster Oyster at Oyster Oyster
1) Welcoming Broth – shiitake, young ginger, sugar kelp 🍄🫚
Life-affirming elixir? Soul-soothing concoction? A warm and delicious drink to start one of DC’s best-value tasting menus? 😋🤗
Yes to all the above 🥰
@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟
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1) Welcoming Broth – shiitake, young ginger, sugar kelp 🍄🫚
Life-affirming elixir? Soul-soothing concoction? A warm and delicious drink to start one of DC’s best-value tasting menus? 😋🤗
Yes to all the above 🥰
@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Albi Washington DC at Albi
Always a true pleasure dining with @bethlang4 when she visits Washington, DC. Much thanks for the invite and great company! 🤗
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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Always a true pleasure dining with @bethlang4 when she visits Washington, DC. Much thanks for the invite and great company! 🤗
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Albi Washington DC at Albi
Brown butter knafeh – yogurt ice cream + pistachio powder + lemon syrup
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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Brown butter knafeh – yogurt ice cream + pistachio powder + lemon syrup
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Mama Chang at Mama Chang
All the great dishes I ate @mamachangva in November 🤤😋🇨🇳
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All the great dishes I ate @mamachangva in November 🤤😋🇨🇳
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Albi Washington DC at Albi
LABNE soft serve, pomegranate molasses + Lebanese olive oil + sea salt 🤤
A dessert mainstay and probably one that should never leave the menu. A delicious treat perfect for all seasons…and weather ☀️
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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LABNE soft serve, pomegranate molasses + Lebanese olive oil + sea salt 🤤
A dessert mainstay and probably one that should never leave the menu. A delicious treat perfect for all seasons…and weather ☀️
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Mama Chang at Mama Chang
Stir-fried baby bok choy 😍😘🥰
As simple and delicious as you can get 🤤😋
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Stir-fried baby bok choy 😍😘🥰
As simple and delicious as you can get 🤤😋
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Moon Rabbit at Moon Rabbit
Pastry chef @susanbae always does nice work with the desserts here. I’m going to miss these come next year 😔
5) CHE CHUOI – coconut Mousse, caramelized puffed rice, peanut streusel, banana, mango sorbet 🤤
6) BÁNH FLAN CÀ PHÊ – condensed milk flan & ice cream, coffee gelee, palm sugar caramel, hazelnut coffee foam 😋
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Pastry chef @susanbae always does nice work with the desserts here. I’m going to miss these come next year 😔
5) CHE CHUOI – coconut Mousse, caramelized puffed rice, peanut streusel, banana, mango sorbet 🤤
6) BÁNH FLAN CÀ PHÊ – condensed milk flan & ice cream, coffee gelee, palm sugar caramel, hazelnut coffee foam 😋
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This was the last meal I had @moonrabbitdc back in Spring at the Wharf before it closed. The restaurant then relocated to @bryantstreetdc and reopened with an abridged menu. Their presence there was always meant to be temporary while they searched for a new home 🏠
Moon Rabbit 2.0 will now debut in January 2024 at Penn Quarter with a brand-new menu. Meanwhile, you can still enjoy the current menu for a few more weeks before final service on December 15 👏
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Albi Washington DC at Albi
More yummy courses from the Sofra tasting menu. Here, you never have to worry about what lands on the table. It's all delicious! 🤤👏😋
5) Pita
6) Embered mushroom hummus, black garlic + confit egg yolk
7) Smoked tabbouleh
8) BBQ'd lamb kebobs
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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More yummy courses from the Sofra tasting menu. Here, you never have to worry about what lands on the table. It's all delicious! 🤤👏😋
5) Pita
6) Embered mushroom hummus, black garlic + confit egg yolk
7) Smoked tabbouleh
8) BBQ'd lamb kebobs
@michelinguide for 2022: 🌟
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#hungryglomad_washingtondc #mystorywithmichelin #yesmichelinguide #levantine #levant #middleeastern #middleeasternfood #middleeasterncuisine #finedining #foodie #foodies #foodpic #foodpics #foodphotography #foodiegram #foodaddict #forkyeah #goodeats #seriouseats #igfoodie #igfoodies #igfoods #igfoodporn #igfoodpic #igfoodshare #instafood #bestfood #bestfoods #dcdining #lefooding Less
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- Khoi Tran added a new meal Dinner at Moon Rabbit at Moon Rabbit
Pastry chef @susanbae always does nice work with the desserts here. I’m going to miss this one come next year ☹️
4) DA UA – yogurt mousse, hibiscus compote, coconut-orange blossom sorbet, white chocolate snow 🥥 🍊
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This was the last meal I had @moonrabbitdc back in Spring at the Wharf before it closed. The restaurant... More
Pastry chef @susanbae always does nice work with the desserts here. I’m going to miss this one come next year ☹️
4) DA UA – yogurt mousse, hibiscus compote, coconut-orange blossom sorbet, white chocolate snow 🥥 🍊
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This was the last meal I had @moonrabbitdc back in Spring at the Wharf before it closed. The restaurant then relocated to @bryantstreetdc and reopened with an abridged menu. Their presence there was always meant to be temporary while they searched for a new home 🏠
Moon Rabbit 2.0 will now debut in January 2024 at Penn Quarter with a brand-new menu. Meanwhile, you can still enjoy the current menu for a few more weeks before final service on December 15 👏
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