I think we all know how much I love food. One of the biggest parts of travel is trying the food in new destinations. Every city has something to offer, even the most discerning palate.
I live in the Washington, D.C. area but I never spend time in the city. This weekend I discovered three new restaurants that I think are just divine and I want to share them with you!
Brunch:
I am a big fan and supporter of the Ritz Carlton properties – I always know that I am getting quality service and that I am going to have a fantastic time. In Washington, D.C. we have a location that has a restaurant inside called Westend Bistro. The Chef, Alvin Dela Cruz likes to use local ingredients from farmers markets and it truly shines in his dishes. While I did sample several dishes, every dish that came out was just as good as the last one, if not better! And just when I thought it was going to end .. dessert came.
Biscuits and maple butter
Cornbread Madeleine s & Blueberry-Tarragon Jam
Greek yogurt bowl
Zucchini and aioli
Avocado toast
Crispy Chicken and sausage gravy benedict
Apples and ice cream waffle
Nutella french toast and mint ice cream
- Address: 1190 22nd Street NW Washington, DC 20037
- Menu:–> here
Lunch:
I know everyone has a favorite BBQ place they rave about and usually that style of food is synonymous with Texas – but I found a place hiding in D.C. just a couple blocks up from the National Mall that deserves all the recognition for their take on BBQ. Hill Country BBQ is some of the best BBQ I have ever had! What I loved was that you walk through the market and pick your meats and sides. With a multitude of options and each item equally delicious, you can’t go wrong. This is the absolutely a great place to grab lunch while you are out touring the city. Don’t forget to grab a sweet tea!
Hill Country BBQ
Hill Country BBQ
- Address: 410 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Dinner:
Also located right off the mall, your new favorite Italian restaurant .. Carmine’s. Not only is the food delicious but I love that the restaurant is designed to hold big and small parties. Fun Fact: the restaurant can hold over 600 people and the service is still top notch! The food when it comes out is designed to be shared – it will come out on big plates/bowls so bring your friends or family or plan to take home scrumptious leftovers!
My favorite dish was definitely the chicken marsala! I remember telling a friend at the table that I do not like chicken marsala but that I would try it anyway. I have tried this dish maybe 5 times in my life and did not like it – but my mind has been changed!
All the bread
Roasted
Penna alla vodka
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
The Titanic
- Address: 425 7th Street NW Washington DC 2004
- Menu –> here
Disclaimer: I was hosted by Ritz Carlton, Carmines and Visit Washington D.C. but as always opinions are my own.
All of these look so mouthwatering. I’ll definitely be checking out Westend Bistro next time I’m in DC!
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Yes! Loved dining there – the food is so fresh and delicious
Those products are making me hungry. I should add those restaurants to our family’s bucket list!
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Thanks for reading! Let me know if you go – the food is amazing at all three.
I love your photos 🙂 Washington is such a wonderful city and has some pretty incredible food. I would love to taste the Avocado toast and of course the delicious “The Titanic” as dessert ! … Now I get my mouth watering 🙂
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The titanic was sooo good – we are still talking about it!!
omg all of these look absolutely gorgeous. whenever I am in that area l will think about the West end bistro
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Definitely a fabulous place to dine 🙂
This food looks delicious! I’ll have to check these places out if I’m ever in town.
. Hill Country BBQ is my top pick.The food pics are mouth watering .will keep this in mind when I go to Dc next time!
So many food pictures you have here, they look stunning and tempting. awesome post, Thanks for sharing 🙂
The food presented in your pictures looks so appealing and delicious. I will certainly keep these in mind when visiting the DC area. My niece will be traveling to visit a couple of colleges in the area soon. I will share this information with her parents.
looks Great & tasty