Sundried tomato pesto, baby fennel confit, lemon emulsion. Happy hour $5
Jardenea, Washington DC
This was much more rich than I anticipated from the menu description, and I kinda liked it! The fennel confit almost caramelized and very tasty, and the kaffir lime leaves added a great citrus flavor. Noms! (The mussels could have been more plump and juicy though.)
Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg VA.
Oaxaca cheese, corn, rajas, crema fresca, plantains, cilantro rice, avocado.
La Sandia, McLean VA
I really wasn’t as into this was I though I would be. I really liked the plantains and the cilantro rice was fine, but the shrimp enchiladas left me wanting more. The enchilada sauce was bland and boring and the shrimp were over cooked. Thank god for the crema and avocado make it a little interesting. And the good margarita to wash it all down with!
De La Casa Margarita: tequila, citrus, on the rocks. $8
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
These were really addicting and the salsa was delicious!
With tagine of fall vegetables and cous cous. Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
The lamb was nicely prepared in this dish, but the tagine vegetables fell flat and was pretty bland. I was missing more of the Moraccan flavors that should have excited my tastebuds.
Shenandoah National Park.
Vittle Monster 