Where to find Yemeni, Syrian, Iranian and Saudi Arabian food around D.C. – The Washington Post.
Category Archives: ToTry
Shakthi South Asian Cuisine
This is probably the first Sri Lankan restaurant in the DC area ( correction their website now says so ).
Tyler Cohen gave them a shout out : https://tylercowensethnicdiningguide.com/?p=2795
From the “stuff wrapped in a banana leaf” im hoping he means a Dutch lamprais !
Exciting options to try :
Mas Roti
Kotthu Roti
In Defense of D.C. Food | Sam Hiersteiner
In Defense of D.C. Food | Sam Hiersteiner.
This article deserves a place here not only because of its defense of the DC food scene but also because the article lists some gems to be discovered .
The master list from the article :
- Charcuterie/Butchery – Seasonal Pantry, Stachowski, Cured DC, Red Apron Butchery, Olli Salumeria, Woodlands Pork, Three Little Pigs, EcoFriendly Foods,Harvey’s Market, Let’s Meat on the Avenue, Wagshal’s, Society Fair
- Coffee – Vigilante, Chinatown Coffee, Peregrine Espresso, The Coffee Bar, Big Bear Café , Kafe Bohem, Blind Dog Café, Qualia
- Bread – Frenchy’s DC, Heller’s, Buzz Bakery, Batter Bowl Bakery
- Cheese – Righteous Cheese, Cowgirl Creamery, Cork Market, Bowers Fancy Dairy Products, A.M. Wine Shoppe
- Ice Cream and (Gelato) – Pitango Gelato, Dolci Gelati,Thomas Sweet, Larry’s,Dolcezza, Cream Cycle, Sinplicity, Ice Cream Jubliee, Moorenko’s, Rare Sweets
- Other Independent Artisans – Gordy’s Pickle Jar, Oh! Pickles, In a Pickle, Number 1 Sons, Fresh Crunch Pickles, Langdon Wood Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup, Dangerously Delicious Pies
A Tale of Two #Taco Spots: Taqueria Nacional and Chupacabra – Update; Taco Bamba in NOVA too
A Tale of Two Taco Spots: Taqueria Nacional and Chupacabra | New Restaurants | Washingtonian.
To Try: Borrego Del Fuego @ Chupacabra & Catalina’s Bunuelos (corn pancakes with molasses syrup ) @ Tacqueria Nacional
Both places have # lamb tacos.
[Y&H ] Mentions Taco Bamba in NOVA http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2013/06/17/get-your-sweetbread-and-duck-confit-tacos-at-taco-bamba-today/
To Try #Suadera & #Birria
B Too’s Funky Belgian fare
- Terrine van Ganzenlever ($16). This foie gras terrine is sweet yet savory and light yet decadent. It may go without saying but the foie gras lollypop is the VIP here. Because it’s a lollypop made of foie gras. The smooth, buttery texture is so rich and a perfect match to the faint sweetness of the pears.
- Kikkerbilletjes Greta en Werner ($9.50). These frog legs are fabulous. They are tender, juicy and delicately breaded and fried, giving them a great crunch. The tomato, cream and garlic comes together like a flavorful marinara, a comforting accompaniment to this hot app.
- Oh hey there, you luscious lobsta sitting pretty in my bowl of mussels. These Brussels Mussels($25) are plump and the sauce of lobster, bisque, tomato and cognac is full of richness, ideal for frite-dipping!
- The Filet van Hertenkalf ($25) is a lovely choice if you don’t want an entrée that’s too heavy. The couscous is able to take on the tartness of the raspberries and parsnips and adds lightness to the venison filet. So many flavors come together on the plate, your mouth will be so happy.
- Chocolate “Eden”: moelleux (think chocolate Belgian pancake), ice cream, mousse, flan, sauce, crumble ($10). All chocolate. Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Nom, nom, nom.
Re-blogged from http://girlmeetsfood.com/5-things-to-try-at-b-too/
Are You Gonna Eat That? Royal Mile Pub’s Haggis by Mary Kong-DeVito
The Dish: Haggis with mashed potatoes, pickled vegetables, and gravy.
Where to Get It: Royal Mile Pub, 2407 Price Ave., Wheaton; (301) 946-4511; royalmilepub.net
Price: $7.50
What It Is: Traditional haggis is a mixture of heart, liver, and lungs with fat, onions, and oatmeal boiled in a sheep’s stomach. Like most Scottish fare, this staple is hardy and filling—the kind of stuff responsible for sturdy Scotsmen who can toss 200-pound logs for no good reason.
What It Tastes Like: You’re off the hook: There’s no sheep stomach in sight. Instead, the haggis is loosely packed with lamb hearts, kidneys, and livers and served without a casing. Livery and earthy, it easily cuts with a fork. Served over mashed potatoes and pickled carrots, celery, and onions, it’s liberally covered in brown beef gravy. It’s similar to meatloaf, but way more interesting.
The Story: Haggis is considered the national dish of Scotland, potentially rivaled only by deep-fried Mars bars, another popular Scottish “delicacy.” Head chef Jason Coletta makes it slightly less overwhelming by serving the haggis as an appetizer.
How to Eat It: Hungrily. You’ve got cabers to toss.
Photo by Mary Kong-DeVito
via Young & Hungry http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry
On the Lamb: A Look at The Citys Unique Lamb Dishes – Eater Maps – Eater DC
On the Lamb: A Look at The Citys Unique Lamb Dishes – Eater Maps – Eater DC.
To Try:
1. thin sliced greek Lamb Sandwiches @ Sundevich
2. Mughuz Masala @ Ravi Kabab ( the competing bheja masala on thursdays @Kabab Palace is really nice , this has to be equal or better to get a good review 🙂 )
3. Lamb Tongue Moussaka @Mintwood Place – This place deserves its very own blog post but since this post features lamb only …
4. Lamb Sausage Roll – Border Springs Farm @Union Market – Also features Lamb Sheperds Pie & Lamb croq’s 🙂
Malgudi from Malgudi Days – Southern Indian Food
#ToTry
1. Mallu Miris
2. Kothu Parathas
3. Gongura
4. Pepper Fry
$20 Diner: Kenyan mash-ups make for thrilling cheap eats at Swahili Village – The Washington Post
#ToTry
1. Goat Wet Fry (Grilled & Refried goat)
2. Samosa/Paratha/Kachumbari/Alu Bhajia (with Hab chutney)
3. Goat supu with ghee chapati
$20 Diner: Kenyan mash-ups make for thrilling cheap eats at Swahili Village – The Washington Post.
Fill yourself with stick-to-your-ribs foods while it’s still cold outside
#ToTry
1. Duck Cassoulet & Beef Bourgandy at Lyon Hall
2. Pelmini & Vareniki @ Marivanna on Tuesdays
3. Lamb Shepherds Pie , Guinness Beef Stew & Bread Pudding @ Limerick Pub, Wheaton
4. Veggie Pot Pie at Satellite Room
5. Hot buttered rum at Drafting Table
Fill yourself with stick-to-your-ribs foods while it’s still cold outside.
Bandooks DC Eats 