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by Lindsey
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Pupatella
Hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving!
This is one of my rare Virginia posts. I hardly ever get out there since VA is on the other side, it is conceptually “very far” in my view, lol. On this occasion, some friends and I met up at Pupatella, a neighborhood Neapolitan style pizzeria that my friend was really excited about, and for good reason! Well I was already inclined to like them based on their FAQ section which says:
Can I take pictures and videos of you making pizzas for my blog?
Yes, please. We love foodie bloggers.
Haha! I ♥ you right back!
I have heard that some restaurants don’t like it when you take pictures of their food, though I’ve never been asked to stop taking pics myself. I’m not sure what the reasoning behind the request is (unless it’s the flash aspect? Which I do use when there’s lack of light, admittedly).
Pupatella is a smallish casual pizzeria just a short drive from Ballston Metro. If I lived in the neighborhood, it’s the sort of place I’d pop into all the time. X) You put in your order at the counter and you find a seat on your own. They’ll bring out your order when it’s ready. Pictured above is the sausage with caramelized onions and smoked mozzarella. Very meaty and tasty!
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Bar Pilar
I had the most delicious time at Bar Pilar for dinner a few weeks ago, and it’s definitely now on my top places to eat in the U Street corridor. It’s a narrow little neighborhood restaurant with lots of character and charm and serves small plates, tapas style, for sharing. Their website describes their cuisine as “New American” with a focus on organic and seasonal produce.
Pictured above is the whole grilled prawns with lemon, olive oil, and sea salt. It’s absolutely true that there is perfection in simplicity, and this is it. No fancy flairs to overpower the natural, wonderful flavor of the prawn.
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Againn
I visited the Againn Rockville branch for lunch a little while ago (actually, it was quite a while ago XD;;). I thought that the Rockville branch would be somewhat more affordable, but it was still on the pricey side – especially for lunch. The food was pretty good though, and I thought the decor was nice and cozy (if a little on the dark side).
There was one glitch in the service – my waiter removed my drink (peach iced tea) when it was still half done. When he brought me a fresh one soon after, I thought he’d switched out the old for new so the ice wouldn’t dilute my drink. I was a little vexed later to find out that he’d charged me for the second drink that I’d never asked for. I probably should have said something, but I don’t like causing too much fuss.. Aside from that minor incident, the service was good and attentive.
On to the food! Pictured above are the mussels with white wine and garlic broth. These were very succulent and lovely. I enjoyed the broth very much, and would love to try it out at home.
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