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There are some great events over the coming weeks here in DC, and as usual local restaurants and food vendors come together in support of worthwhile causes. Whether it's a night out with friends or a fancy ball you're looking for, DC's food scene has you covered.
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Hunter's Salad; Root Vegetable with Quail Egg
As someone who writes about food I often get asked of my favorite restaurants here in DC, and on those occasions I always throw Blue Duck Tavern into the mix - I can't say I have a favorite restaurant in the city, it almost always depends on my mood at the time, but Blue Duck is inevitably amongst my top five recommendations.
I've spent many occasions dining at Blue Duck, its Christmas brunch is untouched by any other restaurant in the city, and I can't say there's ever been a disappointed client (that's right, I actually have a day job.) So it was on this particular work outing that I suggested Blue Duck, Executive Chef Sebastien Archambault recently unveiled the spring menu so it was a chance to try something new and seasonal.
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Original Red Pizza
Located on the corner of Florida and 5th, Shaw's Tavern could have rested on its laurels and benefited from being one of the few dining options in the Shaw neighborhood when it opened back in 2011, but the restaurant didn't. With neighborhood block parties and nightly events ranging from karaoke, live jazz to trivia, as well as an industry brunch every Monday, the restaurant has embraced the community it serves and the community has embraced it, there's rarely an empty table come dinner time, and not just because of the entertainment. The food at Shaw's is simple yet satisfying, what it does it does well, for the most part.
I'm a sucker for good bar food which is why I go to Shaw's as often as I do, one of my go to dishes is the Original Red Pizza, it's no fancy pie you would find at the likes of Etto on 14th but it's cooked in a brick-oven which makes for a fluffy crust and oozes with tomato sauce and just enough grease to make each bite worth the calories I choose not to think about. Sometimes you just need a pizza that's a little rough around the edges.
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Berkshire Ham and Tigelle
A meat-focused restaurant from the group that brought us Birch & Barley and Red Apron Butchery, what's not to love about this, I say nothing, it's no secret I love me some meat. The Partisan in Penn Quarter is the latest installment from Neighborhood Restaurant Group, helmed by Chef Ed Witt and Nathan Anda.
As an upscale casual dining spot, I found it to be a great place for a celebration - my birthday - what else? From the outside the restaurant is a tad unassuming, you're initially drawn to the store front of the butcher shop which is part of the concept, but once inside you can see the touches and attention to detail that we're used to seeing from the other NRG outposts around town; dimly lit interior, stenciling on the walls and the abundance of beer taps. There is plenty on the menu to satisfy the meat hungry amongst us; a pork kimchi sausage, bolognese with guanciale (Italian style cured pork) and heart ragout- these were my personal favorites, and the table was more than impressed with the whole roasted rotisserie chicken which was broken down and deep fried served with a hot honey sauce. I highly recommend this.
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