Saturday, August 4, 2012

The Liberty Tree, Washington DC

Godfather pizza

Statler Chicken

The Liberty Tree, on the up and coming, H Street in Washington, DC, was a great find. H Street in general was a great find. We were following behind some locals and overheard them talking that many of the restaurants are brand new and that this area is very newly up and coming.

There are many very nice restaurants and bars in the area and lots of choices.

Liberty Tree had a very laid back vibe, with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar.

We had the Godfather pizza, which had a very good amount of meats vs. cheese and a very good size. We also ordered the statler chicken, which was perfectly cooked and the bed of veggies underneath was delicious. I loved the black olives with the sauce and chicken; they added a nice zing to the meal.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Jaleo, DC

Sangria

Chistorra envuelta en patata frita

Jamon Serrano 'Fermin'

Tortilla de patatas al momento

Papas arrugas

For lunch, we stopped for tapas at Jaleo, in DC. This is a fun place to stop for lunch because you can order a bunch of tapas to share and you get to try a bunch of different items. Everything is a small size (about the size of the plate on your table when you sit down). We ordered four items and had just about the right amount of food for two people.

We ordered a plate of Jamon Serrano, which is served with a sesame cracker, which was a great starter. We also loved the Tortilla de patatas al momento, a traditional Spanish omelet made with potatoes, eggs, and onions.

What was fun about Jaleo was that the food came out staggered so we could eat at a slower, more relaxed pace.

I highly recommend the sangria, as well, which was absolutely delicious and very refreshing on a very warm summer afternoon.

Also, definitely make a reservation if possible, as the restaurant can get very full.