#FridayFinds- Jula's on the Potomac

On my final work trip of 2023 to Washington DC, we took a group dinner to a women owned restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. 

The food and company were both great.  We even got to meet the owner.

Deviled Eggs and Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies

Lobster Bisque

Blackened Salmon w/ Holy Trinity Risotto, Asparagus, Pancetta & Pepper Cream Sauce

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Cupinis

The last restaurant we visited in Kansas City was an Italian Restaurant.

The lasagna was good and gave me an idea of how to change up my recipe.

Lasagna

House Salad

Sauce only on bottom and top???

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Betty Rae's Ice Cream

When you stumble upon an ice cream shop with A TON of flavors, the best thing to do is to get a flight!

The Revolving Flight (4 Seasonal Flavors + 2 of your choice)
Pear Crumble, Root Bear, Chocolate Brownie, Peanut Butter, Smore, Pumpkin Cheesecake
(in order of preference)

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - the Brick

In the midst of our Kansas City girls' night, we stopped at the Brick for some food.

The food was surprisingly good - I took the advice of our waitress and tried a new combination (especially with a belly full of mixed drinks)!

Apple Butter & Brie (+ Bacon) w/ fries

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Night on the Town

We took a night on the town to bar hop and try a lot of drinks, then ended up listening to some jazz before enjoying an audience participation show at a piano bar (the mixed drinks at the piano bar, Voo Lounge, had a lot to be desired, so no picture from there).

From the Distillery: Roadie Soadie

From the Mean Mule: Honorary Degree 

From the Mean Mule: American Gothic

From Green Lady Lounge: Dark and Stormy

 

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Q39

I headed out to Kansas to see my bestie for a long weekend...

Here come some restaurants from that trip - primarily in Kansas City...

I am always looking for a BBQ sauce that isn't sweet - when I asked, they brought me a flight of sauces to try.  I did buy one of them to bring home - but we still haven't opened it to see if it tastes sweet to my "no sweet for an entree" picky eater...

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp - Yummy!

Certified Angus Beef Brisket with Fire-Roasted Mexican Street Corn

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Unity Bar & Restaurant

Another work trip found me at another group dinner...

The restaurant was a hidden mystery - no name on the door (I had to grab the name from their website) and even my Uber driver didn't know of it.  There food was AMAZING - to the point that I guess they don't need all of the walk by traffic!

Namaste.

Crab Dip

(I think) Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Chef's Wings

Crab Cake (w/ roasted potatoes, asparagus & spicy aioli)

Mac and Cheese

The crab cake was by far the best that I have ever had!  There was almost no filler and was absolutely delicious.  The bad thing - I don't think I will like "the normal crab cakes" anymore! :(

#FridayFinds - Strong Water Tavern

Another work trip took me to Orlando.  My hotel was right between the two Universal parks, but I didn't get to venture out do to the jammed packed agenda. I did get to try one of the restaurants in the hotel with a fellow SD professional.  

When they put the table in my name, they pulled my room records which included by food allergy... To say that the level of customer service by our waitress was impressive is an understatement.  She immediately let me know what dishes that I needed to avoid and made sure that the kitchen was aware.  My stomach was VERY appreciative!

US Virgin Islands: Housemade Black Angus Beef Sliders

Colombia: Tequenos

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Tres Leches Cake

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Dirt Dog

Another food place that was called out as being a good value for its money...

And they were right!

This will probably be a lunch repeat for us - though the seating has a lot to be desired.

Chili Fries

D.U.I. Dog

Chili Dog

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Wahlburgers

We've walked by this restaurant so many times and just never stopped.

This was the trip that we finally tried it.  Food was good, but I don't think that it was good enough to bump another restaurant off of the standard list.

Hats off to the staff.  It was my mom's birthday and I wanted to have her favorite drink in remembrance, but it wasn't on the menu.  They stepped up and made it for me!  :)

Bacon Mac 'N Cheese - being that this was in the entree section,
I was very disappointed when it ended up being a side size.

Spicy Cheese & Bacon Tots
(Most of their menu liked "truffle" which is very dangerous for me...)

Namaste.