Olive oil, garlic, feta, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil. Happy hour $8
Level, Annapolis MD
This pizza was rich, buttery and delicious! The toppings were simple and they tasted great together. The crust was nice and thin with a pleasant bite to it. Noms!
USS Maryland Memorial & Bell.
Shredded bbq duck, queso oaxaca, mole negro, pickled onion. 3 course brunch $19
Fuego Cocina y Tequileria, Arlington VA
These duck flautas was pretty tasty. I loved the combination of the bbq sauce, tart pickled onions, and rich mole negro. I wasn’t a fan of the wrapper that they use though. It was too soft and greasy.
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Cheese, lettuce, served with pico de gallo and sour cream. $9
Penn Social, Washington DC
This was a pretty small portion, but the pulled pork tasted really good! It had a sweetness to it that I enjoyed. The bar patrons were on the younger side and it definitely had a college party atmosphere.
Beer. Happy hour $5
Corn tortilla chips served in a crunchy flour tortilla bowl, topped with seasoned beef, cheddar cheese sauce, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sofrito salsa, and sour cream. nutmeg. Happy hour $5
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Annapolis MD
I thought it was kinda odd to serve nachos in a tortilla bowl, but I guess if you really love tortillas this is for you. These nachos were ooey, gooey, cheesy, beefy, and so bad for you (in other words it was perfect, lol)!
Annapolis Harbor.
Open sushi hand rolls. Happy hour $4 each
SEI, Washington DC
I definitely liked the spicy salmon more than the garlic scallop. The scallop hand roll tasted off and the texture was mushy. The spicy salmon had a more distinct flavor and a nice firm texture.
Faux Punishment: rum, star of anise, aromatic bitters, citrus. Happy hour $8
Black bean, jalapeno, yellow onion, lime juice, cumin, tomato, tortilla chips. Happy hour $4
Level, Annapolis MD
This hummus was delicious! And for only four bucks, what!? It had a great thick, substantial texture and really great flavors incorporated into it. It also had a nice kick to it which I really enjoyed.
Bourbonapolis: Woodford Reserve bourbon, aperol, apple shrub, lemon, orgeat, peychaud, hard cider cube. $9
A really yummy cocktail. And I loved the large hard cider ice cube – nice!
Quaint Annapolis street.
Smashed to order avocados, tomato, onion, serrano, fresh lime, served with tortilla chips. 3 course brunch $19
Fuego Cocina y Tequileria, Arlington VA
This guacamole was pretty tasty, and I liked the vibrant green color. I also thought that the nineteen dollar brunch option was great since you could choose almost anything off their regular menu.
Mount Vernon.
Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
This was a good way to end the meal. The bread pudding wasn’t too sweet and had just the right amount of bourbon flavor. I liked the texture of it and the whipped cream and caramel sauce helped to add a bit more moisture.
Shenandoah National Park.
Pusser’s rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut, served on the rocks with orange slice and cherry, topped with nutmeg. $8
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Annapolis MD
I don’t know why I order these cocktails. They always end up being super sweet and not worth the calories. This tasted fine but I would have preferred a Manhattan in retrospect.
Annapolis waterfront.
Slow roasted pork shoulder, pickled red onion, cilantro, garlic aioli. Happy hour $5
MXDC Cocina Mexicana, Washington DC
Although these tacos were small, they certainly packed a punch! I loved the delicious, tender pork and they didn’t go overboard with toppings. MXDC kept and simple tasty.
Segura Viudas Aria Cave Rose, Penedes, Spain. Happy hour $6
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
The green tomatillo salsa was too sour for my taste, but the darker roasted salsa was delicious!
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!
Vittle Monster 