Fresh mango, cashew nut, ginger, mint chutney. $10
Rasika, Washington DC
The shrimp tasted great, but I wish they were cooked a little less. They were a bit dry and hard. The mint chutney was great along with the diced beets.
Potomac River, Alexandria VA.
Pork ribs, mehkong whiskey, dill. Tasting menu $45
Little Serow, Washington DC
Mmm, what a great way to end an amazing meal! These pork ribs were bursting with flavor and super tender. I’ll definitely come back for another meal at Little Serow.
Jackfruit with custard.
Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg VA.
Balsamic vinegar, almond, cheese, thyme. Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
This should have been very charming and homey dinner, but the service was SO slow that I just couldn’t enjoy myself. I loved the concept of eating in a converted apartment while the husband and wife chef duo cooks lovely dishes for you, but this dinner was painfully long. The time between dishes was unbearable. By the end, I was still hungry because I was able to fully digest between courses.
This opening bite was a little clunky. It was literally a dressed up dried apricot! I think it tasted good, but I thought that it was an odd item. I mean, I could do this…
Zardetto Prosecco Doc Treviso Brut, Italy. $8
Shenandoah National Park.
Vittle Monster 