Tuesday, September 9 at 11 AM

Host: Todd Kliman

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Where can you get a three-star experience at one-star prices? Which hot new restaurant merits the scorching hype?

The answer to all these questions and more can be found Tuesdays at 11 a.m. on Kliman Online. From scoping out scruffy holes in the wall to weighing the merits of four-star wanna-bes, from scouring the 'burbs and exurbs to hitting the city's streets, Todd Kliman covers a lot of territory.

To read the chat transcript from September 2, click here.

  1. October 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Raw fish-ologist and Dupont Circle resident Trevor Corson moonlights as a host of Kliman Online.

  2. October 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Our wine columnist, Dave McIntyre (a.k.a. the Wine Guy), answers your questions while dining editor Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  3. Gillian Clark: October 23, 2007 @ 11 AM

    Gillian Clark, chef/owner of DC's Colorado Kitchen and author of new memoir Out of the Frying Pan, will take your questions while Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  1. Tuesday, September 2 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  2. Tuesday, August 26 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Maiwand Kabob and Sticky Rice, and chatted about where to indulge in late summer crabs, plus lots more.

  3. Tuesday, August 19 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  4. Tuesday, August 12 at 11 AM

    This week, Todd reviews Ariake in Reston and Argia's in Falls Church and chats about, among other things, the best Peking duck in the area.

  5. Tuesday, August 5 at 11 AM

    Todd gave his picks for the best Restaurant Week experiences—and revealed the winner of his latest contest.

  6. Tuesday, July 29 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, he's got a new contest for you to enter—with an excellent prize.

  7. Tuesday, July 22 at 11 AM

    Todd announced a new contest with a great prize, talked about CityZen and Komi, and gave ideas for a double date in Arlington.

  8. Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, Todd will reveal the winner of his first-ever You Be the Critic Contest! So tune in at 11 today.

  9. Tuesday, July 8 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. And he's starting something new—a food review contest!

  10. Tuesday, July 1 at 11 AM

    Todd is having a contest—he wants you to be the critic! He also chatted today about the Cheap Eats list, Butterfield 9 closing, and more.

  11. Tuesday, June 24 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about the best bargains for gourmet dining, a bad experience at Ray's the Steaks, and what makes a good mixologist.

  12. Tuesday, June 17 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about the best potato chips in town (you might be surprised), good happy hours with food, and glasses of wine that cost more than an entree.

  13. Tuesday, June 10 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about Bethesda's new burger spot, H Street's Sticky Rice, and the three must-eat-at Best Bargain restaurants.

  14. Tuesday, June 3 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about a great Thai spot in Wheaton, where to both eat well and watch the NHL playoffs, and more.

  15. Tuesday, May 27 at 11 AM

    Today, Todd chatted about sushi, the new Best Bargain Restaurants issue, and more.

  16. A Special Best Bargains Dining Chat

    A special chat! Todd's on assignment, so in honor of our upcoming Best Bargain Restaurants issue, we have in the owners and key players in the world of cheap eats.

  17. Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about wine glass prices at The Source, the merits of using local and organic ingredients, and the area's best dim sum.

  18. Tuesday, May 6 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about cheap eats accessible by Metro, the next big trend after wine bars, and the New Chinatown of North Rockville.

  19. Tuesday, April 29 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about the best falafel in the area, the prices at Jaleo, and where to get great cocktails in Arlington.

  20. Tuesday, April 22 at 11 AM

    What's on the dining radar this week? Todd chatted about Vidalia, whether hostesses at upscale spots should wear flip flops, and the best spot to get some food when you're heading to a baseball game.

  21. Tuesday, April 15 at 11 AM

    Today Todd chatted about Two Amys, great local crabcakes, and whether authenticity is what makes great food.

  22. Tuesday, April 8 at 11 AM

    Todd talked about everything from his thoughts on wine bar Cork to great organic restaurants.

  23. Tuesday, April 1 at 11 AM

    Today, Todd talked about the best Italian in DC, his choice for great mussels (you might be surprised), and the spots you need to eat at to consider yourself a real Washington resident.

  24. Tuesday, March 25 at 11 AM

    Todd talked about everything from Russian restaurants to the area's best Thai spots to a Philly cheesesteak challenge in this week's chat.

  25. Tuesday, March 18 at 11 AM

    In this Tuesday's chat, Todd talks about Rockville's Niwano Hana, where to eat after you've run the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, and how to do a birthday dinner for 10 at Zengo.

  26. Tuesday, March 11 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  27. Tuesday, March 4 at 11 AM

    Todd returns from paternity leave to take your food and dining questions Tuesday at 11 AM.

  28. Tuesday, February 12 at 11 AM

    Todd Kliman discusses your dining questions and area restaurant news, including tidbits about Mio, a great place for eggs benedict, and an authentic Turkish restaurant in the area.

  29. Tuesday, February 5 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  30. Tuesday, January 29 at 11 AM

    Todd breaks big news: Gordon Ramsay may be coming to DC to take over Maestro.

  31. Tuesday, January 22 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  32. Tuesday, January 15 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  33. Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM

    Todd's taking a break for the holidays. Submit your food and dining questions, and check back on Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM.

  34. Tuesday, December 18 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  35. December 11, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  36. December 4, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  37. November 27, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  38. November 20, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  39. November 13, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  40. November 6, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  41. October 30, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  42. Gillian Clark: October 23, 2007 @ 11 AM

    Gillian Clark, chef/owner of DC's Colorado Kitchen and author of new memoir Out of the Frying Pan, will take your questions while Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  43. October 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Our wine columnist, Dave McIntyre (a.k.a. the Wine Guy), answers your questions while dining editor Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  44. October 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Raw fish-ologist and Dupont Circle resident Trevor Corson moonlights as a host of Kliman Online.

  45. October 2, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  46. September 25, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  47. September 18, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  48. September 11, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  49. September 4, 2007 @ 11AM

  50. August 28, 2007 @ 11AM

  51. August 21, 2007 @ 11AM

  52. August 14, 2007 @ 11AM

  53. July 17, 2007 @ 11AM

  54. July 10, 2007

  55. July 3, 2007

  56. June 26, 2007 @ 11AM

  57. June 19, 2007 @ 11AM

  58. June 12, 2007 @ 11AM

  59. June 5, 2007 @ 11AM

  60. Tuesday, May 29

  61. Tuesday, May 22

  62. Tuesday, May 15

  63. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  64. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  65. Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  66. Tuesday, April 17, 2007

    Robert Wiedmaier, chef/owner of Marcel's and Brasserie Beck, guest hosts today's chat.

  67. Tuesday, April 10, 2007

    Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.

  68. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 @ 11AM

    Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.

  69. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 @ 11AM

  70. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 @ 11AM

  71. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 @ 11AM

  72. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 @ 11AM

  73. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 @ 11AM

  74. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 @ 11AM

  75. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 @ 11AM

  76. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ravi Kabob, Montmartre, Ruan Thai, and more

  77. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Farrah Olivia, Madjet, Central, 100 Very Best Restaurants

  78. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Myongdong , India Curry House, Muffin Man, and this year's 100 Very Best Restaurants list.

  79. December 26, 2006 @ 11AM

    Bebo Trattoria, Oya, El-Chaparral Meat Market, Woo Lae Oak, Minh's, Restaurant Week, January 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, Pizzeria Paradiso.

  80. December 19, 2006 @ 11AM

    Viridian, Mark's Kitchen, Seasons, Domku, HR-57, the best mojitos, preview of the 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, favorite gift cookbooks, BLT Steak, the New Deal Cafe, Michel Richard's cookbook, Maestro, pizza in Mount Pleasant, the Park Hyatt's tea cellar, Bacchus.

  81. December 12, 2006@11AM

    Sergio's, Farrah Olivia, Stoney's, Delhi Club, Bob's 88 Shabu Shabu, sandwiches in DC, Jacqueline Rodier, Red Sage, L'Auberge Chez Francois, Chez Yon Yon, Obelisk, trans-fat ban, Capitol Hill restaurants, raw oysters, Fractured Prune.

  82. December 4, 2006 @ 11AM

    Sushi Ko, Makoto, Kotobuki, Joss, Kaz Sushi Bistro, BLT Steak, Notti Bianche, Minh's, sticky buns, Mon Ami Gabi, chowder, Bebo Trattoria, Mandu, Ford's Theatre, Kinkead's, Sunday brunch.

  83. November 28, 2006 @ 11AM

    Severn Inn, Komi, Idylwood Grill, top five restaurants in Bethesda, top six restaurants in Silver Spring, Maestro, Readers' Favorite Restaurants, sticky buns, Dino, sushi.

  84. November 21, 2006 @ 11AM

    Citronelle, remembering Jacqueline Rodier, Thanksgiving buffets in Northern Virginia, favorite brunch spots, Agraria, good food with a view, DC steakhouses, takeout pies, Heritage India, Korean cuisine.

  85. November 14, 2006 @ 11AM

    Citronelle, restaurant price-gouging, Galileo, Comet Ping Pong, Ray's the Steaks, Thanksgiving plans, Romantic Restaurants, NYC vs. DC food debate.

  86. November 7, 2006 @ 11AM

    Eden Center, a new chef at Mendocino Grille, Red Sky in Laurel, outside-the-beltway restaurants, Ledo's pizza, NYC vs. DC eats, Italian food, restaurant dress codes.