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| New digs under the K Street Bridge |
Eat, Drink, Play. Repeat
Last year's 20th annual
Taste of Georgetown was blessed with
perfect weather (not a cloud in the sky.) This year's Taste...
not so perfect; but the folks at the
Georgetown Business Improvement District came prepared. So prepared in fact, they moved the entire festival (35 restaurants, music stage,
libations) under the K Street Bridge. Take
that Mother Nature; and three cheers for perhaps the best Taste of Georgetown ever.
By moving from Wisconsin Avenue down, and around the corner to K Street, the Taste of Georgetown immediately became more intimate (not to mention drier.) I'm so happy they didn't move it directly
on the Waterfront; and I can't help but think of
other uses for this space besides traffic (farmer's market, music festivals, etc.) The potential is endless.
As for the food... Near-perfection across the board, led by
Thunder Burger & Bar's surreal
Roasted Pork Slider... hands down the best bite of the day. Executive Chef Ryan Fichter may not get the same amount of ink as some of DC's more
famous celebrity chefs; but everything he feeds me, turns into
gold. Add Best Slider in DC to his fast-growing trophy case (
Best Burger in DC.)
Coming in a close second,
Bandolero's
Suckling Pig Taco (apple, habanero mustard) which already has me thinking
lunch, tomorrow. The unofficial bronze medal goes to
Paolo Ristorante's succulent
Meatball Slider: I loved the tangy tomato sauce, and lots of visible, tasty spices. On the
not so positive side, a surprisingly bitter
Short Rib Korean Taco from
Degrees at the Ritz-Carlton.
It goes without saying... I can't
wait until next year. DC has its fair share of foodie events; but the outdoor Tastes & Festivals are hard to match. For one thing, you don't have to dress up, and more importantly...
anyone can get in (no fussy guest lists to worry about, etc.) Hats off to
Gypsy Sally's for arranging at
least two top acts (I had to leave at 1:30 PM)
Justin Trawick and the Common Good (really good) as well as
Letitia VanSant & the Bonafides. I'm sure the
Human Country Jukebox was just as entertaining. Gypsy Sally's = Great, underrated music venue. Taste of Georgetown = Phenomenal event. Thanks for the fun (and deliciousness.)
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| Craft Beer & Wine Pavilion |
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| Chef Ryan unveils the roasted pork (1+ hour to go) |
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| Bodega's famous Vegetarian and Chicken Paella |
