Art and Soul * Washington DC part 2

On this visit to Art and Soul - the star of the show was the grilled shrimp with cheese / butter grits. It's a shame this is not on the lunch menu.

A+ (of course this was followed by the chicken)

Art and Soul link: http://www.artandsouldc.com/

Guilty pleasure - The Cracker Barrel * Manassa, VA

Yes, it took 90 minutes to get there...yes there was a 30 minute wait- but when you have great company this is well worth the wait. I have been a number of times and only for breakfast. A+

http://www.crackerbarrel.com/menu-breakfastmenu.cfm?doc_id=887

In the kitchen with djrr * Steak

see the recipe here: http://cookingwithdjrr.blogspot.com/

Art and Soul * Washington DC

Introducing the best fried chicken, mashed potato with sausage gravy...don't forget the rolls and the mac and cheese on the side

Art and Soul link :http://www.artandsouldc.com/

Carmine's * Washington DC part 3

At the time of this posting I have been 4 times with a few more schedule visits in the near future.

I recommend the staple: meatballs and spaghetti. This trip also added the new entree: rigatoni, broccoli & sausage.

Carmine's link http://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/wadc/index.php

Carmine's * Washington DC part 2

The meatballs are good but the star this trip was the chicken caesar salad. Huge chunks of meat...A+

http://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/wadc/index.php

Carmine's * Washington DC

This place HAS lived up to hype. Great food, great staff, the atmosphere and the service A+

My new favorite lunch spot at the moment. A+ A+ A+
Carmine's link: http://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/wadc/index.php