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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.

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Urban Butcher - Silver Sping, MD

Urban Butcher - Silver Sping, MD

dontmissmyplate
Maryland

A Silver Spring gem. Order the hanger steak and frites. It is perfect the meat was cooked perfectly medium rare, soft, tender, juicy and flavorful. The fries are just as delicious. Also recommend the lavender margarita.

Rating: 4 star plates 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️

As the name gives away, Urban Butcher is known for their meat, so go for the aged beef or order the simple hanger steak and frites. Cooked to perfection at medium rare, the tender, juicy and flavorful steak is to die for. Their lavender Margarita is strong with a great flavor, even if you're not a fan of lavender. They also have a reputation for their brunch, so take a look at that as well.

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Osteria Morini - Navy Yard, DC

Osteria Morini - Navy Yard, DC
Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC

Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC
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