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.
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.
Four Roses bourbon, campari, carpano antica. $12
NoPa Kitchen + Bar, Washington DC
This was a very well-made and delicious cocktail. It was perfectly cold and it tasted great. Awesome job, NoPa!
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
National dish of England. $16
Rasika, Washington DC
Mmm, this dish was delicious! I loved the deep, rich flavor of this chicken tikka masala. It was well developed and very flavorful. The chunks of chicken were also tender and tasty. Noms!
Maryland State House.
Tomato sauce, homemade fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesana regino. $3.99
Wiseguy NY Pizza, Washington DC
Meh, I was not impressed by this pizza. And I personally wouldn’t classify it was New York style pizza. The crust was too thick and doughy! They reheated the slice, but it was still somehow lukewarm and the toppings congealed. Lame…
Washington Monument.
Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
This was a yummy salad but it took way too long for it to come out (an ongoing theme throughout the evening). I would only recommend this place is you have 4 hours to kill. Seriously…
Focaccia and olive oil. Complimentary
Shenandoah National Park VA.
Bucket of baby back ribs, spiced avocado, mayonnaise. Happy hour $9
B Too, Washington DC
I think these tasted great. Perhaps they were a little dry, but slathered with some of the avocado spread they were pretty darn tasty!
Government House, Annapolis MD.
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.
Vittle Monster 