Happy Hour @ Bayou Bakery (Capitol Hill Edition)

[ 0 ] April 15, 2016 | Johnna

BBQ Pork Rinds (Image via January Jai Media)

When the temperatures rise in D.C., you can barely find any space to walk on the sidewalks. The shell shock of winter always makes Washingtonians appreciate the warmer days, which is why al fresco dining is so popular in this area. JKGF discovered a new hideout (well not for long), that offers plenty o’ patio space and beignets to go along with that people watching. Bayou Bakery has opened it’s sister location (first location in Arlington, VA) on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE inside the historic Carriage House on the grounds of the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital. Refurbished only to the point of implementing modern kitchen utilities, the rustic interior keeps the atmosphere casual. The “Garden District” outdoor patio space is perhaps the most attractive part of the space where it seats 40 under umbrella-shaded tables.

What to sip and bite? The BBQ Pork Rinds will make you rethink your favorite chips with their light weight, crisp fluffy barbecued crunch. Beignets are a given. If bacon makes you smile, you should consider the Belly of the Day, you will find a healthy serving of the other white meat here.

Happy hour, anyone?

Tags: happy hour, restaurant reviews, restaurants, washington dc

Category: Al Fresco Dining, Happy Hour, restaurant reviews, Reviews, 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.