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Bon Fresco - Columbia
Love this place...dare I say I like it better than Panera!! I really wish this place was more visible from Snowden as it is worth the visit. I tried the Mozzarella and tomato with pesto on ciabatta...with lentil soup. Everything was fantastic. They fresh brownies, cookies and cinnamon rolls as well. I think this place is a keeper and a light refreshing lunch was well overdue in Columbia!
PGA Tour in Rockville gone out of business
I've only been for lunch and I thought it was nice but it was never actually crowded...that's just weird to be on Rockville pike as heavily congested as it is and never really bring a crowd. Portions there were plenty
Steamed and Seasoned Crabs
How deep in Southern MD?
Captain Pat's in Lexington Park, CrabKnockers in Leonardtown or if you feel like driving to SW DC the Maine Ave Fish market
Moon Bay Coastal - National Harbor
This is my first review so pardon if my thoughts are all over the place
I went to Moon Bay this weekend for my graduation dinner and it was decent I don't think anyone was overly wowed but it was a solid meal. Moon Bay is obviously a seafood restaurant and I'm not a shellfish eater but I occasionally dabble in fish that isn't fishy if that makes any sense
The appetizers...we started with the Surf n' Turf Roll and the Crunchy Lemon Sole fingers and Popcorn Shrimp. The Surf n' Turf roll was divided and featured 4 pieces of Lobster in a creamy mayonaise type sauce and 4 pieces of beef in a marinade reminiscent of sesame (tasted similar to Bulgogi). The lobster roll was a favorite at the table all 4 of the other diners were all eyeing the last piece. The Sole fingers were flavorful and crunchy. The green mayo was very tasty...it was basically a dressed up tarter sauce with herbs in it
On to dinner we ordered the Steak Frites, Bronzed Salmon, Whole Crispy Striped Bass, Pan Seared Scallops and Herb Crusted Chicken.
The Steak Frites was a flank steak on a bed of heirloom tomatoes, grilled onions and served with a side of rosemary fries. To me flank steak is a hit or miss while the flavor was good I just didnt like the combo of the mushy tomatoes and chewiness of the steak. The rosemary fries were tasty I just wish they were a bit crunchier.
The Bronzed salmon can be grilled, broiled, baked etc. She got it grilled with Fennel Olive Oil Emulsion (Which came on the side) and was very happy. The asparagus hash, fingerling potatoes, tender aparagus, red peppers and onions lightly sauteed was great. All of the flavors really worked great together.
The Whole Crispy Striped Bass aka the Fried Sea Monster. This fish is definitely enough for 2 maybe even 3. The fish comes to the table on a large dinner plate with head and tail on and is deep fried southern style. The fish is meaty and tasty and is complimented by a bed of excellent stone ground cheddar grits and basil tomatoes. There was definitely alot of fish left over but every bit of the grits was devoured by everyone at the table.
The Pan Seared Diver scallops dish has been featured on Food Network and Channel 9 locally by Executive Chef Duane Keller. This was the favorite dish of the table...perfectly cooked scallops with creamed corn and smoky bacon bits
The herbed chicken was a juicy leg and thigh placed atop garlic mashed potatoes and sourrounded mushroom fricassee. Basic.
Overall the dinner was good but service could have been alot better. I will say there were a large number of prom tables throughout the night and it could be that maybe they are still just working out the kinks. They have tables outside in the atrium area which is where we sat so we got views of the indoor water/light show and could still see out the many atrium windows onto the water.
Lunch near (but not at) the Mandarin Oriental
Is Jenny's Asian Fusion down on the waterfront no good? I always see it and wondered how the food was?
Crawfish Boil/Clambake!?
Foster's Clambake is opening at National Harbor this weekend. They cater
http://www.fostersclambakedc.com/
MD Graduation help
Ray's the Classic's is a good one to try also. They had openings at 5:30 and 8:30 yesterday for a party of 8 but that doesn't fit my time slot
MD Graduation help
I'm having the same trouble. Sad to say we both waited too late to find a place. I started calling two weeks ago and most of the places are booked solid....I am still searching for a place and I only have a possible 8 and its still hard. I'm starting to look in Bethesda/Rockville because getting to DC may be too hectic
Hole in the wall places open after 2am
Ben's chili bowl is open till 4 on the weekends
Dinner in Glen Allen, VA
I used to live in Central VA. There's so many depending on the type of cuisine you want. For Southern fare my favorites were Julep's in Shockoe Bottom its a short drive on I-64 and Comfort in downtown. Comfort is small but the food is worth it especially the banana pudding Creme Brulee.
http://www.juleps.net/index.htm
http://www.greenolivemedia.com/comfort/
Waldorf, MD
I live about 10 miles from Waldorf....in driving through there I've mostly noticed chain restaurants or a few "seafood" places. The only restaurant that I've noticed that isn't a chain that stood out was a trattoria in La Plata about 5-10 miles further south of Waldorf in La Plata but I've never been inside of it and its probably way more casual that what you're looking for
http://amanotrattoria.com/
Jaleo
Jaleo was soooo disappointing. The only tolerable options I had were the apple & manchego salad...patatas bravas and the goat cheese ice cream dessert...everything else was overcooked...salty or just not tasty
Reasonably priced birthday cake?
I think Creative Cakes is reasonably priced for what you get. You know they say you eat with your eyes first and they have some beautifully artistic cakes that are good too...I just ordered a baby shower cake from them again.
Graduation dinner near beltway in MD
I graduate from UMD on the 17th also and have the same dilemma. I was thinking about doing it at Grace's fortune just because they can accomodate my 15 guests easily and I hear the food is good. I dont know if the Bowie location is right off the beltway though cause I've never been to it
Jaleo
Zatinya tops Jaleo by miles. I visted Jaleo twice and one time was during Restaurant week and it just does nothing for me. The chicken croquettes are very disappointing. The best item on the menu is the salad with apples and manchego cheese and the goat cheese ice cream with warm fruit. I was skeptical about goat cheese ice cream but it was so delicious and creamy
