By Viola Bello
The 19th Annual Taste
of Georgetown took place on an absolutely gorgeous Saturday, June 2nd. Forty three of the best restaurants in
Georgetown were featured and each had multiple sample dishes on display. Needless to say it was a mouth-watering day
to be in Georgetown if you enjoy good food!
In addition to the food, there was wine and beer, and live music. The proceeds from the tastings ($5 for a
single tasting) went to fund the homeless assistance programs of the Georgetown
Ministry Center.
Since I cannot write about all
the dishes I sampled, given that there were too many, I decided to write about
my top five favorite flavors. With the
temperatures rising, I was looking for something that was not only delicious
but also weather appropriate. Having
said this, drum roll, here are my top five.
5— Delicioso!
Paella from Bodega Spanish
Tapas and Lounge. In this classic
Spanish dish, the rice infused with delicious flavors from the chicken and the
vegetables was perfectly cooked. The way
the flavors came together in the Paella, the taste buds in my mouth were doing
a happy dance. It also smelled divine. The main reason for ranking it at number 5
was because it was hot and since it was hot outside, I started to sweat a
bit. However, it was absolutely
delicious if you are ever in the mood to try Spanish cuisine. The restaurant is located at 3116 M Street in
Georgetown.
4—Aroi!
Pad Thai Chicken from Bangkok
Joe’s. This yummy dish left me craving for more (but
the line was too long!) Not a heavy dish,
I loved the tart and spicy taste that came from the lemon juice mixed with the
vegetables, noodles and the spicy sauce.
I loved that the noodles were thin, perfectly chewy, and did not
overcome the flavors of the other ingredients.
The chicken was tender and juicy.
If you are in the mood for Thai food, this dish will not
disappoint. Bangkok Joe’s is located at
3000 K St NW.
3—Delizioso!
Shrimp and Pesto with Fresh Fettuccine from Ristorante Piccolo. A fire
shut down this little treasure of a restaurant in the heart of Georgetown in
2008, however, who else was going to make the fettuccine as delicious as they
do? This dish was absolutely
delightful. The shrimp was so flavorful
and juicy, it practically burst when being chewed. The seasonal vegetable zucchini and the
flavorful pesto combine deliciously with the fresh fettuccine. This is an absolutely delizioso Italian dish
to try at Ristorante Piccolo, which is located at 1068 31st St. NW.
2— Délicieux!
Last Tango Sweet Crepe: Nutella and Strawberry from Café Bonaparte. Nutella is possibly my favorite thing to eat
with everything or just by itself. There
is not a better companion to the hazelnut chocolate taste than fresh
strawberries wrapped in a crepe and topped with whip cream. It is simple to make and absolutely delicious
to enjoy. I would have the crepe anytime
of the day, that’s how good it is, even though it may be considered a desert
since it is sweet. Pair it with a mimosa
and you will never want to leave the place, which you will find located at 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW.
1—Delicious!
Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos from J.
Paul’s. One word to describe this
creation: delectable! This is absolutely
something I would have on more than one occasion. Flour tortillas, fresh avocado, black beans,
pineapple hot sauce, spicy cabbage slaw, and my favorite feta cheese come
together to create an amazingly flavorful dish.
The mahi fillets were so tender and grilled to perfection. The feta cheese and black beans are a mouth
watering combination, and together with the spicy cabbage slaw create a flavor
that is unmatched to any other one to enjoy on a hot summer day! This dish is incredibly yummy and you will
find at 3218 M Street, NW.
If you missed Taste of Georgetown this year, you can easily enjoy the dishes mentioned here and many other ones by visiting the restaurants, which can easily be found by simply walking up and down M, Wisconsin and K Streets.
Bon Appétit!
VB
Photos by Viola Bello and Bart Kendrick
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