Where I’m Eating: City Tap House

[ 0 ] June 11, 2015 | Johnna

Seared Scallops at City Tap House DC

City Tap House has some new treats! A few years ago, JKGF had doubts about this commercial building space, everything that entered that building seemed to self-destruct. City Tap House is changing the energy in this space with a vibrant dining scene that boasts some of the best brews on tap in the city. Besides the booming beer scene, City Tap House has an impressive menu that will make you opt for a table instead of sticking close to the bar for drinks only. What do we recommend?

The Ten Spiced Wings: Rubbed with 10 spices, topped with brown sugar and then fried to order, these are the things a true Tap House are made of!
The Seared Scallops: Large diver scallops top a creamy pea filled risotto for a meal that will make you forget you are in the home of ales and suds. Vegetarian? Order without the scallops, you will not miss a beat.
New York Style Cheesecake: I know, I know. I should not go against the grain and recommend a cheesecake outside of the state of New York, but this one is pretty darn good. Stashed in a miniature mason jar, the presentation alone will give the most loyal New Yorker temptation to try the dessert.

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Category: restaurant reviews, Reviews, Washington D.C.

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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.