Dishes We Love: 1905’s Fried Pickles
Finding fried pickles around these parts is about as hard as finding someone in DC who does not carry a business card. They are a rare breed. It is intimate spaces like 1905 Restaurant on 9th street that luckily offer surprises on the menu such as fried pickles. Why a surprise? If you ever visit 1905, the décor reminds you more of place where seared steaks and absinthe would line the menu versus modern-day comfort food. The restaurant offers an intimate, dimly lit setting perfect for date night or quiet conversations. The thought that fried pickles, pork butter and collards would be staples on this menu is hard to believe, but it is true.
1905 Fried Pickles
The fried pickles are sliced lengthwise and deep-fried in batter to create my definition of “pickle fries”. Resembling the image of a steak fry except with a prickly sweet flavor, 1905’s fried pickles make one of my top picks in DC. Sauce is not necessary alongside the fried treats but they add the creamy texture that seems to make fried pickles one of the best indulgences ever. When to visit 1905 for the staples? Anytime. The restaurant has a full dining room, a bar and a rooftop deck so you will have space to nibble and relax before thinking of your next move on U street.
Category: appetizers, restaurant reviews, side dish, vegetarian, Washington D.C.
About the Author (Author Profile)
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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