Beef with bell pepper, basil and coconut milk cooked in panang curry sauce. $12.95
Thai Thani Kitchen, Seattle WA
This curry had a good flavor, but the slices of beef were pretty tough and difficult to chew. The unincorporated coconut milk on top also threw me off. I don’t think it looked very appetizing.
Soft flour tortilla with beef tips, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Served with Spanish rice and beans. $6.95
Mi Degollado, Charles Town WV
Ugh, I really didn’t want to come back here, but some of the guys I was working with wanted to try it for their first time. Suffice it to say they were not impressed and I wasn’t either for my second attempt. The food was below average and the workers aren’t even Mexican, lol! We thought that they were likely from Central America instead.
Morven Park, Leesburg VA.
Breaded and fried. Served with soup, mashed potatoes and gravy, and cole slaw. $12.95
Mountain View Diner, Charles Town WV
Wow, this was SO much food! I actually couldn’t believe how much food came out with my one order. And there were 4 pieces of fried catfish on my plate! It’s no wonder why the other diners in the restaurant were on the heavier side… The food was actually very tasty and well cooked, but it was more than enough for one person. I tried eating as much as could but ended up leaving quite a bit on my plate. This place is definitely a good home-cookin’ type of restaurant though.
Lentil soup.
Charles Town Races.
Toasted walnuts, bleu cheese, roasted shallot puree, apple gastrique. $9
Dish, Charles Town WV
I actually liked this salad. It was simple and delicious, but maybe a little too sweet. The brussels sprouts were nice and firm, but they need a little more finesse with their overall flavors.
Margarita. $5
Also too sweet!
Marine Barracks, Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Stir fried wide rice noodle with pork, onion, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, zucchini, mushroom and basil in hot chili paste. $9.95
Thai Thani Kitchen, Seattle WA
This noodle dish tasted fine, but it was not very memorable. The sauce kinda fell flat and the pork slices were a bit tough.
Two blackened fish tacos with cabbage slaw, lime, cilantro and chipotle sour cream. Served with a side of guacamole and chips and a drink. $8.97
California Tortilla, Ranson WV
These tacos were surprisingly decent. I didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time at a California Tortilla, but I thought they were pretty good. The fish tasted fine (although they were a bit small) and the cabbage slaw was nice and bright.
Davis Mansion, Morven Park, Leesburg VA.
Mozzarella sticks, spinach and artichoke dip, cheese quesadilla grande, boneless wings. $12.89
Applebee’s, Charles Town WV
This was disgusting and I’m actually ashamed I ordered this to eat all by myself. Hey, I like a greasy appetizer as much as the next guy, but everything on this plate was really low quality and tasted horrible. I definitely didn’t finish it and swore I wouldn’t return to Applebee’s during my trip.
Corona light beer. $4.39
Brunswick Railroad Museum, Maryland.
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, chicken, galangal, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Sprinkled with cilantro and green onion. $8.95
Thai Thani Kitchen, Seattle WA
This soup was very good and a much better value than the fresh rolls (although they still skimped on the chicken). It was very flavorful with a bit of a kick.
Two enchiladas topped with mole sauce, chopped onions and cheese. Served with rice and beans. $8.95
Mi Degollado, Charles Town WV
Gross, this food was horrible! I don’t know what they’re thinking but this does not successfully pass as decent Mexican food. The tortillas used for the enchiladas were sad and the mole sauce was bland. Even the margarita didn’t taste very good. Welcome to West Virginia I guess…
Margarita. Medium $6.30
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Charles Town Races.
Egg, ham and cheese on a jalapeno cheddar bagel. $6.49
The Great American Bagel, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The sandwich was ok. The bagel was a bit dense and chewy for my taste and I wish they could have added a bit of cream cheese or something. The ham was also of low quality.
Side sausage with whole grain mustard and sauerkraut. $5
The People’s Pub, Seattle WA
Who doesn’t love a side of sausage?! Lol. This was very tasty and I like how they make slices along the length of the currywurst.
Cheesy sauce dip.
Green leaf lettuce, chicken, shrimp, basil and cilantro freshly rolled in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce. $5.95
Thai Thani Kitchen, Seattle WA
I was not impressed. These rolls are all lettuce with very little chicken and shrimp. It actually had only half a shrimp and a sliver of chicken for each piece. Now that’s sad! The peanut sauce was very thick – not my favorite but some people prefer that consistency.
Vittle Monster 