Blueberry buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup and butter. $6.25
Market Lunch, Washington DC
These pancakes were pretty good but I was expecting more from all the great reviews I’ve read about them. I actually think mine were too thick and undercooked.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Lemon potatoes. $21
Kapnos, Washington DC
Finally, something that I really enjoyed at Kapnos (besides the eggplant spread), but I still think it was a bit over-priced. At least it was delicious.
Arts and Industries Building.
$7.50
Sine Irish Pub, Arlington VA
I ducked into the bar at Sine because I needed to kill time before meeting some friends for a cooking class at Sur La Table. The server was nice, but later disappeared for a long time right when I needed to leave. It always happens that way, doesn’t it?
Alexandria City Hall.
Vanilla ice cream, whipped creme fraiche. $8
Le Diplomate, Washington DC
This dessert was delicious! But then I do love tarte tatins. This one was especially good and beautiful. I loved the large apple wedges and their magnificent color. The fruit still had a pleasant firmness to them which made them even better. Noms!
Cafe latte. $4.50
Orchids, US Botanic Garden Conservatory.
Golden raisin, caperberry, smoked chili, sunflower seed. Happy hour $9
Vinoteca, Washington DC
I really liked this dish too! The beef was delicious and the garnishes complimented it perfectly. I also thought the presentation was simple and pretty.
National World War II Memorial – “Philippines”.
With fried green tomatoes, green chile cheese grits, and bread. $21.80
Market Lunch, Washington DC
This seafood combo plate was good, but I don’t know if it was worth the price. I ordered it with the fried rock fish upgrade and it was fine (albeit greasy), but I don’t know if it would have tasted substantially better than the normal fried fish. I did love the grits, but I should have scooped the butter out before all of it melted on top. I wasn’t impressed with the crab cake. It was too dense for me and a bit greasy. The fried green tomatoes were great though.
Thinker on a Rock, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
Ancient grain salad. $16
Kapnos, Washington DC
The lamb tasted pretty good, but I thought that the presentation was a bit of a mess and the cuts (scraps) were sad. There were also lots dry pieces which was unfortunate.
White House North Lawn.
With macaroni and cheese. $10
Oohh’s & Aahh’s, Washington DC
Wow, that mac and cheese was pretty amazing! The chicken wings were good, but I’ve had better. The mac and cheese though… Gimme some more, please!
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Squash, zucchini, tomato. $29
Le Diplomate, Washington DC
Hmm, this wasn’t my favorite. There was something bitter and a bit fishy to this dish that I didn’t enjoy. It’s weird because I had brunch here the day prior and everything was great. Why couldn’t dinner be equally as fabulous. Perhaps I ordered the wrong things…
Washington Monument.
Chorizo de revilla, manchego. Happy hour $7
Vinoteca, Washington DC
Mmm, I love this basic tapa but I love it even more with cheese and chorizo on top! This place was great and the bartender was friendly and on top of service.
Venta Morales tempranillo. Happy hour $5
Ew, this wasn’t very good.
Luther Place Memorial Church, Thomas Circle.
Lunch prix fixe $25
Ping Pong, Washington DC
I’ve never been a big fan of mocha ice cream. I don’t really like the texture and (non)flavor of the pound sticky rice coating and the small amount of ice cream filling is never satisfying enough. I’d rather have American ice cream or Italian gelato any day.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Trahana, tomato, chili. $14
Kapnos, Washington DC
This tasted good, but I have to repeat the fact that most of the dishes here are overpriced. I think that 3 prawns should not cost fourteen bucks. Am I wrong? Ugh.
George Washington family statue, Mount Vernon.
Vittle Monster 