Hello! Welcome to dontmissmyplate.

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

My approach is shaped by both Southern African and American influences, reflecting my life experiences and making my recipes diverse and dynamic. I also love traveling and sharing my food adventures with you, from what I ate to where to eat, while discovering new flavors and techniques along the way.

I hope you find this website helpful and inspiring. Whether you're looking for something familiar or eager to try something new, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy exploring, and happy cooking!

Joselito - Capitol Hill, DC

Joselito - Capitol Hill, DC

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Think elevated Spanish family recipes.

Rating: 5 star plates 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️

You can customize your meals by asking for wine pairings, or have your dishes in one of three portions - tapa, entree, or family size. This place is phenomenal and a Capitol Hill gem. The presentation looks like artwork and this is reflected in the taste as well. If you are looking to treat yourself or for an upscale eating experience take a trip.

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Sardines and cod balls

Sardines and cod balls

This is one of the tastiest appetizers.

Monkfish and roasted potatoes topped with edible flowers and caviar

Monkfish and roasted potatoes topped with edible flowers and caviar

The plating will make you not want to disrupt the work of art.

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Anchovies never looked and tasted so delicious.

Tuna and avocado mousse (first) and crab and Bloody Mary soup (third) made for a glorious beginning.

Wagyu bavette with peppers

Wagyu bavette with peppers

Rice pudding mousse, orange jelly and crispy cinnamo

Rice pudding mousse, orange jelly and crispy cinnamo

Andalusian style bread pudding

Andalusian style bread pudding

This is probaby the best dessert, and luckily one of the permanent ones on the menu.

Urban Plates - Tysons, VA

Urban Plates - Tysons, VA
Imm Thai on H - H Street NE, DC

Imm Thai on H - H Street NE, DC
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