Food.Fun.Stuff: Spring!
Spring is here!! Spring is here!! Well, almost, but there’s plenty to look forward to now that it’s close. Check it:
>>>Cherry Cocktails- If you blog about anything in the District, you would be remiss not to mention the Cherry Blossom Festival during this time of the year (*The plantings of the cherry blossom trees originated as a gift in 1912 from the people of Japan to the United States as a gesture of friendship and goodwill). It is one of the biggest celebrations in the District and is all the buzz from the beginning of March until the closing ceremonies around the middle of April. From March 27-April 11, many area restaurants will join in the celebration with Cherry Blossom influenced dishes and cocktails. Here’s a peak at what you’ll see:
*Zola will feature Cherry Braised Beef Short Ribs w/ Caramelized Salsify, Pea Tendrils and Foie Gras Emulsion for $22.
*Redwood in Bethesda will feature the Cherry Pop cocktail which includes St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, cherry simply syrup and sparkling wine for $9.
*Jaleo has added a new twist to an old favorite: Gazpacho de Cerezas which is chilled Spanish soup w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers served with fresh cherries and sherry vinegar for $6.50.
>>>Cherry Cocktails- If you blog about anything in the District, you would be remiss not to mention the Cherry Blossom Festival during this time of the year (*The plantings of the cherry blossom trees originated as a gift in 1912 from the people of Japan to the United States as a gesture of friendship and goodwill). It is one of the biggest celebrations in the District and is all the buzz from the beginning of March until the closing ceremonies around the middle of April. From March 27-April 11, many area restaurants will join in the celebration with Cherry Blossom influenced dishes and cocktails. Here’s a peak at what you’ll see:
*Zola will feature Cherry Braised Beef Short Ribs w/ Caramelized Salsify, Pea Tendrils and Foie Gras Emulsion for $22.
*Redwood in Bethesda will feature the Cherry Pop cocktail which includes St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, cherry simply syrup and sparkling wine for $9.
*Jaleo has added a new twist to an old favorite: Gazpacho de Cerezas which is chilled Spanish soup w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers served with fresh cherries and sherry vinegar for $6.50.
Sounds like the cherries are in season and ready to be spiked…
>>>Let Me Upgrade You-
Kellari Taverna is stepping the DC restaurant game waayy up. *Chuckle* They have released a new Spring menu and two new elite menu items. The two new elite members are what stood out most: The Liquid Gold Martini and the Lobster Benedict. We were just telling a friend one day we are going to just splurge and get a shot of the real top shelf of top shelf liquours: Louis XIII which is a super expensive (*Ranges from $1,000-$3,000 USD a bottle) Cognac produced by Remy Martin. The Liquid Gold Martini features Louis XIII, 150 year old Grand Marnier, Royal Chambord, Dragon Fruit Juice, a splash of ginger ale and is garnished with edible gold petals and a dried dragon slice. All for the great price of…drum roll please…$100! The Lobster Benedict is the other new addition @ the same price which features toasted house-made pita, a 2 lb. Maine lobster w/ poached eggs topped w/ Bearnaise sauce and White Sturgeon caviar paired w/ fingerling potatoes. Talk about a posh brunch…>>>Happy Birthday Barbie!!- We grew up with a Barbie in hand and are happy to hear that
Social is celebrating our favorite action figure (*We know she’s not one literally, but that’s as close as we get to action figures…). Barbie turns 51 today and Social is celebrating the day with a $5 Pink Bubblegum Cosmo all evening to ladies in the Cellar. Make it a Ladies Night or bring your guy and share a 1/2 price Bottle of Wine also on special tonight.>>>Healthy Kids-
Evening Star Cafe is one of our faves in the Del Ray community (*VA). They keep making us proud as they have now implemented a healthier kids menu this Spring. Chef Artley made it his personal mission stating he has struggled with his weight his whole life and knows first hand that it is very important to learn about the healthier food options as a child. Sloppy Joe’s w/ ground turkey, juiced carrots, spinach, onions, raw peppers and tomato juice served on a housemade whole wheat toasted bun is on the menu. Lasagna made w/ whole wheat pasta, low-fat cheeses and multi-veggie sauce also made the roster. Let’s keep the kiddie’s healthy but still entertained…we think the cauliflower Mac and Cheese and baked Fish Sandwiches will help in these attempts.>>>Wine hop!- The Virginia Winery Hopping Guide found itself in our mailbox yesterday and after thumbing through it, we want some wine. The guide has over a 100 pages of detailed information on wineries in the region including types of wine, directions and a little history on many of these places. Cool sidekick to have as you begin thinking of the wineries you will visit this spring and summer. More info on Wine Events, an A-Z list of wineries in this area and tickets to wine events
here.
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Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.Subscribe
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