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Hummus dip – Level

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Hummus dip - Level
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 cocktail - Level
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
Quaint Annapolis street.

Guacamole – Fuego Cocina y Tequileria

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Guacamole - Fuego Cocina y Tequileria
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
Mount Vernon.

World famous Pusser’s painkiller – Pusser’s Caribbean Grille

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World famous Pusser's painkiller - Pusser's Caribbean Grille
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
Annapolis waterfront.

Cochinita pibil tacos – MXDC Cocina Mexicana

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Cochinita pibil tacos - MXDC Cocina Mexicana
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 - MXDC Cocina Mexicana
Segura Viudas Aria Cave Rose, Penedes, Spain. Happy hour $6

Chips and salsa - MXDC Cocina Mexicana
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
The green tomatillo salsa was too sour for my taste, but the darker roasted salsa was delicious!

Rope cultured mussels – Jardenea

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Rope cultured mussels - Jardenea
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
Shenandoah Caverns, Quicksburg VA.

Jalisco shrimp enchiladas – La Sandia

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Jalisco shrimp enchiladas - La Sandia
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 - La Sandia
De La Casa Margarita: tequila, citrus, on the rocks. $8

Chips and salsa - La Sandia
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
These were really addicting and the salsa was delicious!

Rockfish aguachile – MXDC Cocina Mexicana

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Rockfish aguachile - MXDC Cocina Mexicana
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 - MXDC Cocina Mexicana
Poema Cava, Penedes, Spain. Happy hour $6

Cherry Glen Farms goat cheese salad – Jardenea

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Cherry Glen Farms goat cheese salad - Jardenea
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 - Jardenea
Cabernet sauvignon. Happy hour $5

Maryland Inn
Maryland Inn, Annapolis MD.

Meat lovers slice – Wiseguy NY Pizza

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Meat lovers slice - Wiseguy NY Pizza
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
Inside the Washington Monument.