Hello! Welcome to Dontmissmyplate.

Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine, a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and lover of food and culture. I’m passionate about fusion cuisine, a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and traditions.

My approach is influenced by both Southern African and American cooking, shaped by my life experiences and reflected in the diversity of my recipes. I also focus on farm-to-table cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. I believe food tastes best when it’s in season and close to its origin.

Travel plays a big role in how I cook and create. I love sharing my food adventures, from what I’ve eaten to where to eat, while discovering new flavors, cultures, and techniques that continue to inspire me.

I hope this space feels helpful and inspiring. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or ready to try something new, you’ll find plenty to explore here. Happy cooking!

Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC

Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC

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Recommend starting with the mussel toast, absolutely phenomenal and very unique. The hummus is also very delicious, mixed with white lentils and comes with a freshly baked piece of roti on the side, and great toppings for texture. The New American neighborhood gem is

Rating: 5 star plates 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️

The founders wanted to bring a funky piece of New York's restaurant scene to DC. The chefs who work on the menu and put the dishes together come from various backgrounds, and it comes through in the food----you can see a lot of different influences. Great spot to take a date!

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The ambiance is pretty fantastic both outside in the patio area and inside—-very chic.

White lentil hummus with fresh roti

White lentil hummus with fresh roti

Some of the best hummus I had had in a while - the unique flavor added by the lentils and different textures makes it special, not to mention the hot, freshly baked roti.

Pisco with a punch

Pisco with a punch

Not only do they make great food but their chef barman knows what he is doing. This cocktail a spin off the pisco salad.

Mussel toast with yukons, herbs, and jalepenos

Mussel toast with yukons, herbs, and jalepenos

By far one of the most unique items on the entire menu. The mussels taste glorious and the sauce they are swimming. On top of mashed yukon it ties everything together on the toast. The green colour in particular is an Instagramer’s dream.

Pappardelle with pork ragu, kale, and pecorino

Pappardelle with pork ragu, kale, and pecorino

Not sure if succulent is the corrective term, but that’s how I would describe it. The fat from the ragu along with the percino takes this dish to another level.

The Bittersweet

The Bittersweet

If you are a citrus fan this is the drink for you.



Urban Butcher - Silver Sping, MD

Urban Butcher - Silver Sping, MD
Laduree - Georgetown, DC

Laduree - Georgetown, DC
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