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Lasagna
My husband made lasagna with shaved meatballs instead of ground beef. It was AMAZING!
http://devouringdc.blogspot.com/2010/02/ooey-gooey-meatball-lasagna.html
Halibut
If you're cooking yourself, I was able to get some really nice halibut last weekend at Whole Foods. It had a nice white color, not dull. No fishy smell. (It's always key to ask them if you can smell the fish. I've made the mistake of being shy about it too many times.) Attached is what I made with it and it came out great!
http://devouringdc.blogspot.com/2010/04/pan-fried-halibut-with-succotash-and.html
Bibiana, Washington D.C.'s Very Own Saint
I went to Bibiana for my birthday this past weekend. I was looking for a restaurant that would remind me of some of the restaurants I went to in Florence. Although nothing can compare to being in Italy, this was a wonderful and close second. The service was wonderful. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciated the servers fully honest opinion on which entrees were his favorite (and not even always selecting the most expensive one). They were also quite knowledgeable about the wines. We ordered a ton of food and all shared some bites. Everything was DELICIOUS! I don't usually say that. Below is a breakdown of what we ordered. I LOVE food and I love dining out. I have to say this is by far my new favorite restaurant in DC. The only thing I have to warn you is to be patient. We were there for about 3+hours. It is a true European dining experience!
Apps:
Polpettini: delicious, tender, salty
Arancini (saffron rice fritters)- AMAZING. Tasted like fried mac n' cheese, even though it isn't
Fiore de Zucca (fried squash blossoms)- incredible squash flavor and perfectly crisp and juicy
Entrees:
Calzoncelli: (pasta stuffed with pancetta, brown butter, sage sauce): Tender pasta with salty, delicious pancetta. Light sauce- not heavy. Delicious
Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia (black spaghetti, blue crab, spicy oil sauce): This was a delicious surprise. I assumed it would be fishy but it wasn't in the least. Completely fresh taste with a kick.
Agnolotti: (sheeps milk ricotta filled pasta, lemon, marjoram, spinach): This was incredibly light. It was refreshing and wonderful.
Anatra: (duck breast, grilled peaches, celery root) Never had duck this good. Seriously. It was so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It was like duck bacon.
I would highly recommend going to Bibiana. The portions are perfect, the food is amazing and service is great. Just remember, be patient, bring an empty stomach and a full wallet. Ordering all of this food gets pricey.
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Bibiana
1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
