Bar seating $180
Pineapple & Pearls, Washington DC
This nibble was SO small that it was kinda comical that it came out on such a comparatively large glass platter. I guess it was tasty enough, but there wasn’t much of it to really grasp onto. Kinda left you hanging…
Oyster crackers. Cup $7.99
The Old Clam House, San Francisco CA
Hmm, I wasn’t really impressed by this. I mean it was good, but you would think it was amazing from the menu title. It was basic, and everything in it was cut really small so it didn’t feel substantial for a chowder. Not my favorite.
With pomegranate and chickpeas, served with rice pilav. Mesibah menu $53 per person
Zahav, Philadelphia PA
OMG, this was probably the best lamb I’ve ever tasted – no joke!! It was so tender and full of flavor, and it just melted in your mouth. I looked on their website recently and they no longer have the lamb on their menu which is a damn shame because this was the best thing ever! I’m just glad I had the chance to try it before they moved on. Lordy, I can almost taste it in my mouth if I think hard enough – it was that good!!! I took the leftovers home, and I swear it tasted just as good the next day. 🙂
Brunch buffet $29.99
Farmers Fishers Bakers, Washington DC
I’m not a big dessert fan, so this is the only one I tried during brunch. It was tasty enough, but nothing special. I thought the chocolate on top was a little too thick. It was a nice way to end the meal though.
2 eggs over medium, potatoes, wheat toast. $9.95
Rick’s Cafe, Los Altos CA
I didn’t like this at all. The corned beef was so dry and boring as was the hash. I don’t understand why they had to keep everything separated. It made it difficult to eat and enjoy.
$9.99
Hyderabadi Biryani Corner, Herndon VA
This was good, but not as good as their tikka masala. This had a sweeter flavor and wasn’t as spicy.
Heritage mixed greens and rice, topped spicy tuna, California roll and ahi poke. Served with avocado, sambal chile sauce, pickled ginger, crispy shallots, cucumbers, cilantro. $8.99
Pei Wei Asian Diner, Sterling VA
I liked the flavors in this bowl, but it was really small and the fish wasn’t the best quality. Thank goodness they put plenty of pickled ginger to help kill off any bacteria.
With cheese, lettuce, tomato, dressing, pickle. Served with side salad.
Hi Tops, San Francisco CA
This burger was pretty tasty and quite filling. The patty was nice and juicy and the whole thing just ate cleanly. The side salad was my concession for having a huge burger, lol!
Fried chicken, sausage gravy, dill pickles, smoked pimiento cheese. $9 – Side of waffles. $5.50
Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, Charlottesville VA
I didn’t think this was very good. I think the biscuit would have been fine without the pimento cheese since there was already gravy. Also, the waffles were really limp and bland. Not my favorite breakfast.
Bar seating $180
Pineapple & Pearls, Washington DC
This fennel bonbon was beautiful and it tasted great! It was carefully presented over an absinthe cocktail garnished with a sachet of herbs. They said that they were going to phase this amuse bouche out to make room for new items. I’m so glad I was able to try it before then!
Welcome cocktail.
Garlic croutons, shaved Spanish manchego el trigal cheese. Side $8.99
The Old Clam House, San Francisco CA
This Casesar was not very impressive. It was over dressed and there were hardly any croutons to be found. Such a disappointing start to a meal…
Mesibah menu $53 per person
Zahav, Philadelphia PA
I can’t remember what this mezze was called or everything in it, but I so remember that the fiddlehead ferns tasted great. You don’t see this ingredient enough, and I didn’t even know it was used in Israeli food.
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