Braised wagyu beef belly, smoked chile. Happy hour $5
Rural Society, Washington DC
This empanada was delicious! The shredded beef belly was SO tender and juicy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and perfect. I wish I had stayed and tried more food but I was in a rush and just ducked in for a quick snack.
Gaucho: Tito’s handmade vodka, Domaine de Canton, lime, mint. $7
Aspiration and Literature statue, Arlington Memorial Bridge.
3 pieces falafel on white pita. Small $5.55
Amsterdam Falafelshop, Washington DC
Omg, I loved this place and totally think we need one in California! The ingredients were great and you could add anything you wanted as toppings. Just choose the number of falafel balls and type of pita and then you’re off to the toppings bar. The sandwich was delicious and all the ingredients were first-rate. Noms!
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. This place is huge!
Tomato, provolone, meatball. Happy hour $3
Graffiato, Washington DC
I wasn’t a fan of these happy hour mini pan pizzas. I felt like it was all dough and I didn’t enjoy the texture of it. The dough was uneven and too chewy. Meh…
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Pulled pork butt, buttermilk slaw. Happy hour $7
The Pig, Washington DC
I wasn’t expecting such a large sandwich for happy hour so it was a nice surprise. The pork was tasty as was the slaw, and I love the egg bun that it was served on. Yummy!
Eight Weeks ‘Til the Slaughter: eight week aged Manhattan. Happy hour $12
Washington Monument.
Roasted pork, Asian salmon, beef broccoli, General Tso’s chicken, meatball, steamed vegetables, vegetable egg roll, green beans. $8.88
Market to Market, Washington DC
I kinda fell in love with M2M because it was so conveniently located to my workplace. They charge by weight and their hot bar selection was great especially since they changed up the items every day. The price was also great and you got much more food (and of better quality) had say Lee’s in San Francisco. I’m a fan!
National Memories exhibit, Federal Triangle.
$2.95
The Trellis Restaurant, Williamsburg VA
Mmm, I love ice cream. And a single scoop I usually all I need to satisfy me. I liked the light-ish texture of this ice cream but I wish the bourbon flavor had just a bit more punch.
Horse drawn carriage.
With andouille sausage. $18
Founding Farmers, Washington DC
I really liked the smoky flavor of this dish. I thought the shrimp were also cooked well. It’s odd for me to say this, but there was too much sauce (and I’m a total sauce-lover)! I completely lost the grits underneath. The serving was very generous.
Smithsonian Institution Information Center in the Castle.
Happy hour $3
Graffiato, Washington DC
These tasted great, but they were definitely over-fried, boo! The exterior color was not appealing and had an unpleasant flavor. The interior was delicious though and I loved the bed of crumbled cheese.
Brown Derby: bourbon, grapefruit, honey. Happy hour $6
Arts and Industries Building.
Fried chicken breast, bread and butter pickle, bacon, lettuce, cranberry relish, mayonnaise, toasted bun. $9.95
Woodward Takeout Food, Washington DC
This was a damn delicious sandwich! Maybe fried chicken and bacon aren’t the most healthy lunch options but they tasted so good together, and the fried chicken breast was tender and juicy. I also love the soft brioche bun that they used. Noms!
Little Dancer, Degas, National Gallery of Art.
Seven layer chocolate torte with a hand-rolled white chocolate truffle, chocolate ice cream and dark chocolate sauce. $10.95
The Trellis Restaurant, Williamsburg VA
Wow, talk about a decadent dessert! I liked everything about this torte except for the white chocolate truffle. I’m just not a big fan of white chocolate. Suffice it to say that we couldn’t finish this humongous slice. Noms!
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse.
Fried potato with spicy tomato sauce and aioli. $7.50
Jaleo, Crystal City VA
Mmm, this was SO good! I’m not even a fan of THAT much aioli, but the dark flavorful tomato sauce help to drown out the excessive amount of aioli. Patatas bravas are one of my favorites tapas and Jaleo did right by it. I’m in heaven!
Sunset over Arlington.
Tortilla chips, cheese, blackened chicken, avocado, sour cream and salsa. $7.04
California Tortilla, Washington DC
Meh, this was plain and boring, and the fake nacho cheese was not a good idea. Not a good choice for lunch on an already boring day. At least they have a selection of hot sauces you can choose from to spice things up.
Graft, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
Vittle Monster 