Tom Sietsema

Articles by Tom Sietsema

X.O. marks the spot for tasty Cantonese: Tom Sietsema reviews X.O. Taste Seafood (November 8, 2009)

A little to crow about: Tom Sietsema reviews Roscoe's in Takoma Park (November 1, 2009)

A seesaw of a dining experience: Tom Sietsema reviews Zentan in the Donovan House hotel (October 25, 2009)

Postcard From Tom: Minneapolis (October 11, 2009)

Historic Town, Worthy Addition: Tom Sietsema Reviews Trummer's on Main in Clifton (September 20, 2009)

Easy to Like and Easy to Get To: Tom Sietsema Reviews Woodmont Grill (September 13, 2009)

If at First You Don't Succeed: Tom takes your questions, suggestions and gripes (August 30, 2009)

'Kinkead Lite' Is Lacking (August 23, 2009)

It's Downhill at Blue Ridge (August 16, 2009)

In Vegas, a Diner's Jackpot (August 9, 2009)

Using Her Noodle: Tom Sietsema Reviews Michael's Noodles (August 9, 2009)

Less Formality, More Finesse: Tom Sietsema Re-Reviews New Heights (August 2, 2009)

Building Bridges With Southern Charm: Tom Sietsema Reviews Eatonville (July 26, 2009)

Moving On Up: Tom Sietsema Reviews Ray's the Steaks (July 19, 2009)

Area Treats for the First Couple to Sample (July 19, 2009)

D.C. Dining Tips for the First Couple (July 17, 2009)

Personality on the Plate: Tom Sietsema re-reviews C.F. Folks (July 12, 2009)

Stick to the Pizza: Tom Sietsema Reviews Potenza in Downtown Washington (June 28, 2009)

Same Chef, Different Outcome: Tom Sietsema Reviews Brabo in Old Town Alexandria (June 21, 2009)

Revamped and Revelatory: Tom Sietsema Re-Reviews Sushi Taro (June 14, 2009)

More for Less: Great Restaurant Meals Don't Have to Cost a Fortune (June 7, 2009)

Fresh but Flawed: Tom Sietsema Reviews Founding Farmers in Foggy Bottom (May 31, 2009)

A Gift: Tom Sietsema Reviews Present in Falls Church (May 24, 2009)

Worth the Wait: Tom Sietsema Reviews Kabob n Karahi in Silver Spring (May 17, 2009)

A Polished Presentation: Tom Sietsema Reviews Eventide in Clarendon (May 10, 2009)

A Delicious Breeze (May 3, 2009)

Hard Sell: Inox in Tysons Corner (April 26, 2009)

Deal or No Deal? (April 19, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews Sei, a Playful Asian Restaurant in Penn Quarter (April 5, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews Bistro L'Hermitage in Prince William County (March 22, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews Assaggi Mozzarella Bar (March 15, 2009)

Surf Before Turf (March 8, 2009)

Mighty Fine Might Be Stretching It (March 1, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews the Recently Renovated Bombay Club (February 22, 2009)

The Casual Sophisticate: Tom Sietsema Reviews Posto (February 15, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews 1905 and Spider Kelly's (February 8, 2009)

New Chefs and Ambitions (January 25, 2009)

The Diner in Chief (January 18, 2009)

Tom Sietsema Reviews Himalayan Heritage in Adams Morgan (January 4, 2009)

Menu Thieves, Corkage Cheats (December 28, 2008)

Sailing Into the Suburbs (December 21, 2008)

Pricey Imports (December 14, 2008)

On the Menu: Value (December 7, 2008)

The Bacon-and-Eggs Brigade: Breakfast Options in Washington (November 30, 2008)

A Family to Cherish (November 23, 2008)

Ask Tom (November 23, 2008)

Southern Comfort (November 16, 2008)

Surf's Up at Glover Park's Surfside (November 2, 2008)

Upscale Bangers and Mash (October 26, 2008)

Tom Sietsema's 2008 Fall Dining Guide: Sure Things (October 12, 2008)

Tom Sietsema's 2008 Fall Dining Guide: Washington's Best Pizza (October 12, 2008)

Tom Sietsema's 2008 Fall Dining Guide: Washington's Best Burgers (October 12, 2008)

Tom Sietsema's 2008 Fall Dining Guide: Washington's Best Wine Bars (October 12, 2008)

Volt: Frederick's Electric Addition (October 5, 2008)

Great Expectations (September 28, 2008)

The Real Deal (September 21, 2008)

Weird Tips and Missing Fries (September 14, 2008)

A Beautiful Disappointment (August 31, 2008)

London Calling (August 24, 2008)

Chocoholic Heaven (August 17, 2008)

Double the Pleasure (August 10, 2008)

The More Things Change. . . (August 3, 2008)

Ask Tom (August 3, 2008)

Potomac Pleasures (July 27, 2008)

An Earned Exclamation (July 20, 2008)

Water's Edge (July 6, 2008)

Journeys Close to Home (June 29, 2008)

Unfulfilled Promise (June 22, 2008)

Ask Tom (June 22, 2008)

Unfulfilled Promise (June 22, 2008)

New and Improved (June 15, 2008)

Unexpected Delights (June 8, 2008)

Robo Restaurant (June 1, 2008)

Ask Tom (June 1, 2008)

Unextreme Makeover (May 25, 2008)

Thai Appeal (May 18, 2008)

Eclectic Menu, Eclectic Results (May 11, 2008)

A Gem Among the Chains (May 4, 2008)

Wrong Turn (April 27, 2008)

Chinese Lessons (April 20, 2008)

Meatloaf, Tobacco & Butane (April 13, 2008)

No Appetite for Noise (April 6, 2008)

Cautiously Classic (March 30, 2008)

What's Goin' On? (March 23, 2008)

In Search of 'Wow' (March 9, 2008)

Great Expectations (March 2, 2008)

A Welcome Addition in Arlington (February 24, 2008)

A Chef's Second Act (February 10, 2008)

All Over the Map (February 3, 2008)

First-Class First Courses (January 27, 2008)

A New Source for Notable Food (December 30, 2007)

A New Source for Notable Food (December 30, 2007)

Hot Plates and Other Gripes (December 23, 2007)

Hungry for Bargains (December 16, 2007)

Flavor Enhancers Needed (December 9, 2007)

A New Fishing Hole (December 2, 2007)

Back to Basics (November 25, 2007)

Sublime for Wine (November 18, 2007)

Cuisine for the Calorie-Conscious (November 11, 2007)

Fired Up for Pizza (October 28, 2007)

Delivering Flavor (October 21, 2007)

What's in a Name? (October 7, 2007)

Pasta Paradiso (September 30, 2007)

Proof Positive (September 23, 2007)

Savoring the Unexpected (September 16, 2007)

A Makeover With Mixed Results (September 9, 2007)

Failing the Taste Test (September 2, 2007)

The Chef Is In (August 26, 2007)

Big Doesn't Mean Better (August 12, 2007)

Putting Peru on the Map (August 5, 2007)

Paris on Pennsylvania (July 22, 2007)

Swank Transformation (July 15, 2007)

Game for Pizza (July 8, 2007)

A Different South of the Border (July 1, 2007)

Belgian Rhapsody (June 24, 2007)

Hook, Line and Sinker (June 17, 2007)

Style Over Substance (June 10, 2007)

Sublime Simplicity (June 3, 2007)

Charm in Short Supply (May 27, 2007)

The Food's the Thing (May 13, 2007)

Not-So-Sweet Excess (May 6, 2007)

Still Faring Well (April 29, 2007)

Local Lure (April 22, 2007)

Comfort Food (April 15, 2007)

The Way We Were (April 8, 2007)

Tater Tots and Tuesday Tastings (April 1, 2007)

Michel Richard's Mass Appeal (March 25, 2007)

The Allure of Asia (March 18, 2007)

Dive Right In (March 11, 2007)

Burger Heaven (February 25, 2007)

Making Old New Again (February 18, 2007)

An Edge With Your Porterhouse (February 11, 2007)

Romantic Perches (February 4, 2007)

Expect the Unexpected (January 28, 2007)

Appetites of the Rich (January 21, 2007)

The Seoul of a New Restaurant (January 14, 2007)

Bravo for Bebo (December 31, 2006)

Tasty Bits of Inspiration (December 24, 2006)

A Meal's Moving Parts (December 17, 2006)

Winter Getaways in a Bowl (December 10, 2006)

Going Gallic in Dupont Circle (November 26, 2006)

Bigger Isn't Always Better (November 19, 2006)

A Chef's Reemergence (November 12, 2006)

Going Solo (November 5, 2006)

A Feast for Eyes or Appetite (October 29, 2006)

Fish, Fries and Fancy Grog (October 22, 2006)

Restaurants to Be Reckoned With (October 15, 2006)

Ray's Redux (October 8, 2006)

The Farm Lobby (October 1, 2006)

Looks Can Deceive (September 24, 2006)

Refresher Courses (September 10, 2006)

Eastern Shore Allure (September 3, 2006)

Delectable Makeover (August 27, 2006)

Edgy Oasis (August 20, 2006)

Meat and Greet (August 13, 2006)

The Waiter Wore Cologne (August 6, 2006)

At Least the Water Is Cold (July 30, 2006)

Carolina on the Potomac (July 16, 2006)

Upper Crust (July 9, 2006)

Simple Yet Sublime (July 2, 2006)

All About Eve (June 25, 2006)

Quality Time (June 18, 2006)

Temple of Earthly Delights (June 11, 2006)

Sailing Along (June 4, 2006)

Eating Good in the Neighborhood (May 28, 2006)

Latin Beat (May 21, 2006)

My Mother, My Chef (May 14, 2006)