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Baltimore: Looking for the Grit and Soul of the City
What about like Jimmy's in Fells Point for breakfast, stand in line, share a table, greasy spoon spot. I would think Nacho Mama's might be something to check out too, especially if you like Elvis in velvet.
Help With Celebration Dinner
If you prefer fish and vegetarian Eola may not shine as much for you as for others. I think their interesting parts are what a lot of people really like there. Although I haven't been yet either. Obelisk is very good and worth a visit if you haven't been. What about Corduroy? Very good fish preparation too.
TO to DC - new/best for foode tourist? 3 days in summer
Proof has some really nice fish dishes, but also has other good options and a nice wine selection and a good bar. Fiola has really nice Italian with good pastas and non-pasta options, the bartender makes some great cocktails too.
The 14th and U St. area and the 14th st area have a lot going on right now: Pearl Dive, Estadio, The Standard, Cork Wine Bar.
DC Interns gotta eat
Some other options:
Thai Xing, Oohs and Aahs, Taylor Gourmet, Regent Thai, Red Rocks, Toki Underground, Oh Fish, Matchbox, Nam Viet, Minh's, El Pollo Rico. Will you have a car, and do you mind traveling to the burbs?
The Greenbrier
This probably comes too late. There are a couple little restaurants in Lewisberg. Julian's is probably the nicest, but the restaurants at the Greenbrier are much nicer.
If you could eat anywhere in West Virginia (WV)?
Well the Greenbrier isn't a bad stop... In Lewisburg I have been Food and Friends and Julians which were both ok. In Morgantown I would recommend Puglioni's out by the stadium, but there is other good stuff downtown.
If you pass through Davis, WV Siriani's or Mutley's are good. Right there you are also by White Grass which is supposed to have a good restuarant.
Berkley Springs is a great stop. I haven't been in a while, but they used to have a couple good restaurants. As a note, a lot of the best places to see in West Virginia in terms of scenery, are seen on the back roads. The country to me is what is really worth the time to see.
Have motorcycle. Will travel for good food. (DC, MD, VA and WVA)
If you haven't ridden Corridor H it is a highway, but beautiful and not crowded yet. I would recommend taking it up towards Davis, WV and eating at Siriani's. A stop at Blackwater Falls or listening to music at the Purple Fiddle there might be fun too. There is also a little farm stand before you cross into WVA that has some good stuff for snacking.
A ride down through VA wine country towards, with a stop to get some BBQ in Gordonsville at the BBQ exchange would be fun.
You would also love Crozet- Three Notch'd Grill, Cocina Del Sol or Crozet Pizza are all worthwhile, as in the Greenwood Grocery.
While it's a little upscale I don't think the Ashby Inn would put up it's nose at biker gear.
A trip to Galesville and the Inn at Pirate's Cove might not be a bad way to spend a day.
It's too bad the Staunton Grocery is closed.
What great ethnic chow in DC won't I find in NYC?
For Southern I would highly recommend Sou'Wester in the Mandarin Oriental. Make sure to get the hushpuppies. Although I had a fairly southern meal at the lounge in CityZen right next door the other week that was phenomenal.
Near Fairmont Hotel, Washington, DC
Firefly is within walking distance and a good place for dinner. Will you be looking for weekday or weekend lunch? And are you ok with brunch on a weekend instead of lunch?
One night in Alexandria...
I would perhaps add Brabo to the mix. Although Society Fair is one of my new very favorites in Alexandria. And if you can afford to go to Restaurant Eve well then I would go.
Your Top 10-12 favorite DC Metro restaurants?
1. Fiola
2. Rasika
3. Dino
4. Palena
5. Rice Paper
6. Screwtop Wine Bar
7. Bayou Bakery
8. Italian Store
9. Central
10. Blacksalt
11. Society Fair
12. Sweetgreen
Some high end and some everyday neighborhood type.
Looking for dinner that specializes in adorable, miniature, tiny, or bitesize in DC
I really think she might like CoCo Sala, just a hunch.
ISO downtown DC restaurant with gluten free free menu
Yes, there are a number of places that aren't right downtown that do a really good job that I didn't mention, Dino was at the top of that list. Blacksalt was another.
Good and not so good food at Zoofari
We seemed to be at opposite ends. Highlights for me were:
The asparagus and pickled vegetable salad from Ris,
grilled shrimp with tomatillo sauce from Plume,
I actually really liked the braised duck and truffled polenta from Sugo Chicceti, but I think we got a fairly fresh batch,
of all the sliders Firefly may have been my favorite as they had really good bread with theirs, Central's yellow pepper and garlic gazpacho,
I liked the Hill Country brisket flavor but it was a bit too fatty and it was a big lump to eat without a knife I actually really liked the black eyed pea salad with it though and the pecan bar,
I liked Indiques crab cones a good bit.
Zentan's salmon with ponzu was really a good bite,
Casa Nonna had good pizza,
the Majestic's crab soup was really good too,
I liked the lamb lettuce wraps from Ardeo Bardeo and they had a great presentation,
and I forget what the occidental had, but I liked it.
Sugar Cube's booth was great!
I wish I could have gotten to Vermillion, Hank's, Kellari, Pearl Dive and Estadio before they ran out of food. Once we hit the big field a lot of places were out of most of their food. I was disappointed with Mintwood Place, Citronelle, Ping Pong (although not as high an expectation for them) and Brasserie Beck.
ISO downtown DC restaurant with gluten free free menu
In addition to the above options- all the Jose Andres restaurants are very accommodating. Chef Geoff's (although there are better options foodwise) has a GF menu. Bibiana, Proof, CityZen and Sou'Wester can also accommodate gf well (Sou'Wester and CityZen even have GF bread!), but I would give them some advance notice.
Help a poor Los Angeles hound visiting Baltimore and DC
In Baltimore you might want to get some cabs to get to some places away from the inner harbor, which is pretty lame and rather expensive.
Matthew's Pizza in Baltimore is kind of legendary. I also really like Blue Grass Tavern for Southern food. You can find crabcakes and right now soft-shells in a variety of places. Faidley's is kind of a Baltimore institution. Mr. Rain's has a nice lunch and patio if you are at the Visionary Arts Museum. In that area my Mom really also likes Little Havana and the Wine Market. If you want to wander a fun neighborhood with lots of restaurants Hampden is really a cute area, but definitely a bit out of the harbor. (Most places are fairly kid friendly up there too) You might read the thread on the Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore. I am only up there from time to time to visit friends.
In DC you definitely should get some Ethiopian food, try Ethiopic. Where are you staying in DC or sightseeing? Palena Cafe can be a bargain depending on what you order and the food is great.
Foodie Places to Check Out
There is a Pennsylvannia Dutch Market, but no big ethnic markets.
Foodie Places to Check Out
The Dizz would have them, just had them last weekend, will prepare them any way you want. Mr. Rain's is more downtown, but their lunch preparation had them pan fried, not deep fried.
I would imagine many places will have them right now though...
Perfect Meal?
A consume of whatever is seasonal at Palena, veal shank at Fiola, and either the raspberry cheesecake or chocolate mousse at Central. A gin and tonic from New Heights to start, bottle of wine picked by Mark Slater from Ray's, and then a glass of Thibaut to end. Service from Fiola because I really like a couple of the servers there, atmosphere of Proof.
Annapolis - Cheap, Good Eats
The Boatyard Bar and Grill has really good softshell sandwiches right now.
Restaurant/Bar with Great Food and a Television within 30 minutes of Clifton, VA
I can't remember if Trummer's on Main has TVs in the bar or not, but might be worth a call. Also there is still an American Flatbread in Centreville, I know the Arlington location had TVs. Both have good eats too.
Virtue definitely has TV, on a Sunday I would approximate 45 min to an hour depending on traffic and construction. But would be a good place.
Recommendations to eat well and stay on my diet in D.C. Fish ? Italian ? greek ?
Blacksalt is actually really good with special diets, even last minute. I go there a lot and have very specific dietary needs they are good at accommodating. And they will do simple grilled fish- anything in their market, it's on the menu. Just fyi.
All the Jose Andres places are particularly good with special diets too.
Foodie Places to Check Out
Chick and Ruths has good Maryland Crab Soup- Red broth. Carrol's Creek has cream of crab soup.
Foodie Places to Check Out
I don't think there is any food only available in Annapolis. However, the Boathouse good soft-shell crab sandwiches, Galway Bay, Middleton's and McGarvey's have good crab cakes, those are Annapolis specialties. Cantler's and Mike's are good places to sit and pick crabs.
Other good places are: Regina's for breakfast, Level, O'Leary's, Osteria. City Dock has good coffee, Annapolis Ice Cream Company has good ice cream, Rockfish and the Severn Inn while it doesn't have mind blowing food, has a great view for sipping drinks and some decent food.
Looking for a great boxed lunch....
Pret a Manger makes pretty good stuff? Cowgirl Creamery might do this or Teaism?
Del Ray, Alexandria neighborhood destinations
Don't forget Happy Tart Bakery with great Gluten Free Items.
Where to buy ramps?
I thought that was a bit odd too, but hey good for them. They looked good too, very fresh.
Help! Little Serow Closed Tonight! Now what for one night only in DC?
Haven't been to Mintwood yet, but very good reviews, it would be an option. CityZen the lounge or dining room would be a good option, although not new has some great items on the menu right now. Eola would be a good choice too.
Oval Room, Vidalia, Proof, Blue Duck Tavern, Acadiana, or somewhere else?
I'm sorry I normally try to not do this anymore, but for some reason my resolve is weak this morning. Neither Art and Soul or Georgia Brown's to me are fine Southern cooking. Georgia Brown is good food, a huge abundance of food. But it's not fine Southern cooking, it's the typical food you could get in the South at most any casual place for much lower prices.
Art and Soul is ok, as well. But it isn't outstanding and is very inconsistent. To me there is no art in their food and very little soul. It is fine and there are some good dishes, but it's not on par with Sou'Wester.
Sou'Wester is like eating in an upscale restaurant in Charleston. It is modern and inventive while still being excellent and having items that are fun and comforting. Like the only decent hush puppies in the DC Metro area. (Also right now CityZen actually has a lot of Southern Ingedients on the menu.) And you get to have Eddie Moran with the aid of Eric Ziebold and Matthew Peterson. A truly fantastic team of chefs. And the service is what someone of 70 would expect from a nice restaurant.
