Hello! Welcome to dontmissmyplate.

Thank you for visiting the website! I'm Maxine, blogger, home cook, soon to be food entrepreneur, and lover of all things food and fusion cuisine (a style of cooking that combines ingredients and methods from different countries, regions, or cultures). My approach is primarily rooted in both a Zimbabwean and American perspective based on my life experiences, making it quite varied. I hope you find the website helpful and come back! There is something for everyone, and recipes are designed to inspire you to try something new.

Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC

Prather's on the Alley - Mount Vernon, DC

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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