food·ie
noun -informal -a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.
Any trip takes lots of preparation and planning. An added bonus of going to different places is experiencing foods each region has to offer. Here is a summary of some of the places visited during our 2018 trek.
Ethel’s is a quaint restaurant located in the Mount Washington Village of Baltimore. Their speciality is creole cuisine and pricing is moderate.
Dempsey’s is located in the Camden Yards complex or home of the Baltimore Orioles. Their speciality is bar-type food. Pricing is moderate.
Busboy’s & Poet’s are well-known throughout the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia) area. One of their newest locations is on 5th Street, NW & K in the District of Columbia. They are known as a cultural enclave which combines bookstore with great food and inspiring art showing social consciousness.
Oohh’s & Aahh’s is located in the District of Columbia and part of the “U” street corridor directly across the street from the African-American Civil War monument. Their specialty is soul food. The venue is tight but there is limited seating upstairs, however be prepared to wait for seating. The other option is take-out but be patient as the line can be long. Pricing is affordable.
Sweet Home Cafe is part of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture located in the national mall at the District of Columbia. They give you a glimpse of African-American cuisine based on regions. It is a remarkable presentation. The food is fresh and there is a nice variety. Pricing may appear on the high side but it is worth it based on the venue and convenience.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is a DC institution located in the “U” corridor. Food is tasty and affordable.
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