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Central, Pupatella, and Ted’s Bulletin: Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Restaurant critic Todd Kliman’s mother, Itsy, has been a trusted companion on her son’s eating adventures for years. So we gave her a pen. What’s her take on all those lavish celebrity-chef spots, humble strip-mall dining rooms, and far-flung suburban res
Best Bites  |  Jul 6, 2011
Food

Kushi, DaMoim, and Bistro Provence: Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Restaurant critic Todd Kliman’s mother, Itsy, has been a trusted companion on her son’s eating adventures for years. So we gave her a pen. What’s her take on all those lavish celebrity-chef spots, humble strip-mall dining rooms, and far-flung suburban res
Best Bites  |  Jun 14, 2011
Dining With the Critic’s Mom
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Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Best Bites  |  May 14, 2010
Dining With the Critic’s Mom
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Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Best Bites  |  May 13, 2010
Dining With the Critic’s Mom
Food

Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Restaurant critic Todd Kliman’s mother, Itsy, has been a trusted companion on her son’s eating adventures for years. So we gave her a pen. What’s her take on all those lavish celebrity-chef spots, humble strip-mall dining rooms, and far-flung suburban res
Best Bites, New Restaurants  |  Nov 6, 2009
Dining With the Critic’s Mom
Food

Dining With the Critic’s Mom

Restaurant critic Todd Kliman’s mother, Itsy, has been a trusted companion on her son’s eating adventures for years. So we gave her a pen. What’s her take on all those lavish celebrity-chef spots, humble strip-mall dining rooms, and far-flung suburban res
Best Bites, New Restaurants  |  Oct 27, 2009
Wedding Invitation and Calligraphy Chat with Itsy Kliman, Thursday, March 27 at 11 AM

Wedding Invitation and Calligraphy Chat with Itsy Kliman, Thursday, March 27 at 11 AM

About 25 years ago, Itsy Kliman started Greenbelt-based Calligraphy by Itsy because, well, she loved calligraphy, and she wanted other people to love it, too. Ask her any wedding-invitation related question you like.
Kliman Chat, Wedding Chat  |  Mar 20, 2008
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