Where I’m Eating: Bastille in Alexandria, VA
Spring equals weather worth standing in line for patio seating. Lucky for the Washington, D.C. area, there are no shortage of places to soak up Vitamin D while dining on some of the areas best bites and sips. Recently, we took a trip to Alexandria to check out the new digs at Bastille, a restaurant boasting a contemporary spin on French cuisine. We like the spin they are taking on some of their appetizers and wanted to share our top three findings. Here are three dishes to add to your roster on your visit:
Tuscarora beets & arugula salad: If you are a beet lover, this is your dish. Unlike some places that skimp on the beets, Bastille makes this the glue that connects the sandwich of greens, cheese and walnuts.
“Frog”wings: These should be taste tested on their name alone, especially is you boast the word “foodie” when talking about your dining out experience. Served with a smoky espelette sauce and Roquefort dip, the wings will need them to give them life.
Beignets of Rock Shrimp: A creative spin on an old favorite, the Beignets add just a hint of shrimp so that you still remember what you came for, which is the breading. Served with a harissa aioli, the Beignets of Rock Shrimp works well when trying to share an appetizer.
Patio? Check. Decent Parking Situation? Check. Things worth noshing on with your best happy hour friend while soaking up the sun? Check.
Category: restaurant reviews, Reviews, VA
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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