Spicy salsa verde and crushed almonds. Happy hour $5
Tico, Washington DC
This was a really lovely salad. The cabbage was fresh and crisp and it was dressed perfectly (not too heavily). I really liked the crushed almonds for added crunch.
Baron Johan DeKalb statue, Maryland State House.
Strawberries and blueberries. $5.95
KC Cafe, Washington DC
After a full day of sightseeing and walking everywhere, we decided to grab a quick snack at the Kennedy Center before catching the sunset from the rooftop. This fruit tart was pretty good and paired well with wine for a nice, relaxing break.
Red and white wines. Each $9
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Eggplant, salted shrimp, cilantro. Tasting menu $45
Little Serow, Washington DC
I think every dish here was exploding with flavor and pretty spicy! My kind of food! This was another great, refreshing dish.
Ronald Reagan Building.
Six pieces served with cocktail sauce. Happy hour $10.50
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington DC
I love the happy hour at Old Ebbitt because they have a pretty good selection of seafood available at discounted prices. These jumbo shrimp were tasty and nice and juicy. Mmm…
Shenandoah Caverns, Quickburg VA.
Poached eggs, tomato and roasted pepper stew, grilled bread. $12
DGS Delicatessen, Washington DC
This certainly wasn’t what I expected. This was actually just baked eggs (not even poached) in some tomato and pepper sauce. It was kinda weird and had an odd flavor that I couldn’t quite pin down. I wouldn’t order this again.
The White House.
With cabbage and chipotle. Happy hour $4
Tico, Washington DC
Mmm, this taco was very good too! I will say that the fish itself could have been a bit more flavorful but with everything else, the taco came together nicely.
George Washington Monument.
Slow-cooked, shredded beef, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, onion, cilantro, jalapenos. 3 for $7.98
District Taco, Washington DC
Ok, these tacos are kinda ugly and squished looking, but they tasted pretty good. They needed a bit more beef filling though. They’re kinda skimpy here.
Salsas.
Mount Vernon.
Sour fruit, shrimp paste, pork. Tasting menu $45
Little Serow, Washington DC
Wow, these were different ingredient combinations that I haven’t had together before. I loved the salty and sour flavors with all the different textures in the dish. SO delicious!
Assorted leaves and vegetables for wrapping.
Sunrise over Thomas Circle.
Traditional bacon, cream and potato chowder. Cup $6.10
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington DC
This clam chowder was good – I’ve definitely had better though. I thought the pricing was a bit odd. Who lists prices with an extra ten cents?! I guess when you’re the oldest restaurant in town, you can do what you want.
November 13, 2014.
Great Falls Park, McLean VA.
Bowl $7
DGS Delicatessen, Washington DC
This matzo ball soup was OK. The broth was kinda bland. Definitely not as good as Wise Sons in San Francisco.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
With smoked paprika-cornichon “special sauce”, served with French fries. Happy hour $15
Tico, Washington DC
Omg, this cheeseburger was delicious! The beef patty was plump and juicy and had a nice char to it. The bacon looked and tasted glorious and the sauce was heaven. A winner!
Hibiscus Margarita: Blanco tequila, Patron Citronage. $6
This was too sweet and not my favorite.
Large $6
District Taco, Washington DC
This guacamole was pretty good and I was surprised how much they give you! It could have used a little more salt but otherwise it was great.
Tortilla chips.
Washington Monument interior.
Vittle Monster 