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.
Single scoop $2.90
Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory, Annapolis MD
This ice cream was pretty good. I liked the flavor of the red velvet cake because it wasn’t too strong (and nauseating like some cake flavored ice cream). I will say that the ice cream was really dense and on the sweet side though.
Annapolis waterfront.
Cucumber, chile pequin, red onion, lime. Happy hour $6
MXDC Cocina Mexicana, Washington DC
This wasn’t my favorite because the dressing was way too salty! It did have nice flavors with a spicy kick and the fish (what little of it there was) was tender. There was an anise or five spice flavor that I couldn’t quite place, but it was unexpected and enjoyable.
Poema Cava, Penedes, Spain. Happy hour $6
Shaved beets and baby arugula, marcona almonds, orange blossom honey vinaigrette. Happy hour $5
Jardenea, Washington DC
I loved the flavors in this salad, but I thought the greens were overdressed and in a pool of dressing underneath. The beets and goat cheese combination worked perfectly though and the marcona almonds were a nice addition.
Cabernet sauvignon. Happy hour $5
Maryland Inn, Annapolis MD.
Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, mozzarella, tomato sauce. $2.59
Wiseguy NY Pizza, Washington DC
The owner Tony emailed me and apologized after my first post of their margherita slice which was lukewarm and congealed. I really appreciated that I hope to return to Wiseguy and enjoy a properly done slice! Unfortunately, I still had this meat lovers slice to post and it was in the same sad state. I swear I saw them reheat it, but it still came out barely warm and the toppings were hard and congealed together. 😦
Inside the Washington Monument.
With potato onion pie and spinach. Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
This was standard fair, but really well prepared. The filet was tender and juicy and very flavorful especially with the pan drippings. The spinach was unmemorable, but I liked the potato onion pie.
Shenandoah National Park.
Avocado, mango, orange vinaigrette. $13.99
McCormick & Schmick’s, Oxon Hill MD
This appetizer was bland and the crab was soggy and not fresh at all. I guess they tried to dress it up, but you really can’t dress up bad food. It’ll still taste bad. Thank goodness there was a private event happening at another location in National Harbor and they had a little fireworks show so the evening wasn’t a complete loss.
Fireworks, National Harbor.
With whipped cream, oreo, and peanuts. $5.99
Ben & Jerry’s, Oxon Hill MD
Mmm, I haven’t had a sundae in a really long time and this one was large and delicious! National Harbor is really touristy but it wasn’t packed during this week night. An ice cream dessert along the waterfront was the perfect way to end the work day!
The Awakening sculpture.
Minced lamb, garam masala, mint chutney. $9
Rasika, Washington DC
This lamb kebab was very good! It was super tender and very flavorful and I really liked the accompaniments – very classy.
Greenhouse, Mount Vernon.
With marinara sauce. 3 pieces $2.59
Wiseguy NY Pizza, Washington DC
These knots were delicious! They were warm and garlicky and tasted great with the marinara sauce. Noms!
The White House.
Fennel pesto, wild rice, roasted fennel and grapes. Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
As much as I have been complaining about the slow-ass speed of this dinner, this scallop dish was pretty darn yummy. Good job!
Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg VA.
Roasted tomato sauce, lemon aioli. $13.50
McCormick & Schmick’s, Oxon Hill MD
Ugh, I really didn’t want to come here. This restaurant chain has been in every city that I’ve lived in and I’ve never wanted to go because I thought that it would be lame and cheesy. And, I was right! The food wasn’t very good and the service was a train wreck! Sweet jesus, get me out of here!
La Marca, Prosecco. $10
National Harbor.
Vittle Monster 