Deke’s bartending experience ranges from sports bars in Middle America to craft cocktail pop-ups throughout Washington, DC, and across the globe. But to me, he will always be the man with the Johnny Bravo hairdo who kept me drunk and entertained on Ramos Gin Fizzes during his early days at Rasika. As a bar manager at Allegory DC, a famous speakeasy located at the Eaton Hotel in Downtown DC, Deke, and his team create libations that bring us “down the rabbit hole” of whimsical storytelling. 

Hey everybody! I’m Sara and I am a food enthusiast who goes wherever her cravings take her, from searching for the perfect taco to enjoying a happy hour Modelo. 

My earliest food memory is sitting on a wooden living room floor and shoving leftover rice from a bowl into my mouth as my Lola simmered chicken in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Ever since 4-year-old me enjoyed the smells and tastes of my Lola’s chicken adobo and rice, I’ve been searching for culinary nirvana: from Tommy’s chili cheeseburgers in East LA to garlic butter naan at a Northern Virginia bistro. No, not naan bread - it’s just NAAN.

My cravings have brought me around the world and back again, and they continue to surprise me. Who knew that red ant eggs in Thailand would bring my taste buds such joy?! So buttery, so tangy… Seriously, y’all haven’t lived until you’ve had these.

I believe that our cravings are what make us unique and what shapes the awesomeness of any place that we live, breathe, and feast in. On In Cravings We Trust, we will explore what people crave, the stories behind them, and how our cravings represent who we are. Please, PLEASE join me on my mouth-watering exploration of how we satisfy our cravings through our mind, soul, and stomach!