Girl Meets Food

Bacon, bacon, booze, brunch.  Those are my priorities.  What are yours?

If your mind is already on the weekend, read on for some exciting morning noshing, including bacon flights, Turkish eggs Benedict, and a half-smoked Bloody Mary.

Eola offers Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with fresh ingredients plucked straight out of the Dupont Farmers’ Market.  Wake up to French toast, eggs and hash, homemade cinnamon rolls, market veggies, Cheddar grits,or  biscuits and jam.

But the most important part of Eola’s brunch in my opinion, is the bacon flight.  Did you hear me?  A.  Bacon.  Flight.

Choose from a variety of house-cured and smoked bacon including Duroc-Hampshire, Farmer’s Cross, Ossabaw, and Tamworth breeds, for $12. See the brunch menu here.  Eola, 2020 P. Street NW. 202.466.4441

The Source by Wolfgang Puck starts brunch a day early on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with traditional brunch and Asian-inspired dishes.  Order a dim sum platter with spicy Thai-style chicken salad or market-fresh berry French toast with sausage.  There’s also a three-course prix-fixe lunch for $28. See the brunch menu here. Don’t forget The Source’s creative take on the Bloody Mary!  Shanghai Mary with Szechuan chili paste; and the classic District Mary with a miniature half-smoke garnish.  The Source, 575 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  202.637.6100.

Agora is serving up a Mediterranean brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Get a healthy start with labneh, strained yogurt with fruits and nuts; or a beet salad with lemon mashed potatoes, garlic, and orange; or charcoal-smoked eggplant, green and red peppers.  A Turkish twist on the old includes Pastirma Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and cured loin of beef; or scrambled eggs with spicy Turkish sausage. Agora, 1527 17th Street NW.  202.332.6767

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Nothing says summer like dining out-of-doors, relaxing in the sun, a gentle breeze cooling your alcohol-induced rosy cheeks.

Don’t know where to go for alfresco dining with tasty vittles and frosty bevs? Girl Meets Food’s got your back like cool shade on a hot afternoon.

The view from Hotel Madera

ADC (Above DC), the exclusive rooftop pool bar at Donovan House, will serve some Zentan favorites while taking in stunning views of the city. Sip a Chan Manhattan made with Bulleit Bourbon and Canton Ginger Liquor; or nosh on Zentan’s sashimi and sushi.  1155 14th Street, NW, 202.379.4366

Summers are sizzling at Masa 14 with a second-story rooftop deck planned for late July. Try the Lemon Lager, made with lemon-basil syrup, and spicy tuna rolls with wasabi, jicama and scallions. 1825 14th Street, NW, 202.328.1414.

Newcomer Agora will serve Turkish and Greek small plates on their sidewalk café. Sip Ouzo, an anise-flavored spirit, and pretend like you’re in the Greek Isles. 1527 17th Street, NW, 202.332.6767.

Highly-anticipated Buddha Bar offers its French-influenced Pan-Asian cuisine on its outdoor patio as well as cocktails such as the Burn, made with Stoli Vanilla and Serrano peppers. 455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 202.337.5555.

The bustling patio at Zaytinya not only welcomes you with cocktails like the Greek Sidecar, but your little dog, too. 701 9th Street, NW, 202.630.0800.

Need a respite from the heat? Café Atlántico has a shaded patio along a quiet street. Order a Magic Mojito along with your table-side guacamole. 405 8th Street, NW, 202.393.0812.

Seafood lovers should head over to Hank’s Oyster Bar for freshly shucked oysters, clams and lobster rolls on the cozy outdoor patio. 1624 Q St., NW, 202.462.4265.

Score a table outside at 701 with spectacular views of the Navy Memorial fountain, while enjoying King crab salad and a Limoncello margarita. 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 202.393.0701.

Bibiana offers great people-watching on its new patio. Pair creamy Burrata d’ Andria and the Rosanna, with hibiscus liqueur, Frangelico, honey lemon syrup and cranberry. 1100 New York Ave. NW, 202.216.9550.

Snag a seat where the sidewalk ends, at The Bombay Club, serving excellent Indian cuisine near Lafayette Park. 815 Connecticut Ave., NW, 202.659.3727‎. Across the street, The Oval Room oozes elegance on its expansive terrace. 800 Connecticut Ave., NW, 202.463.8700. Or head up Connecticut Avenue to Ardeo-Bardeo (3311 Connecticut Ave., NW, 202.244.6750) where you can have Sunday brunch on the rooftop.

In Bethesda, Redwood offers seasonal, organic and local ingredients on one of the area’s largest patios. Try some Hope In A Glass, with Barbancourt Rhum, cherry liqueur and O.J. 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD, 301.656.5515.

The newly-renovated outdoor patio at Black’s Bar & Kitchen is roomy, sleek and even has a tranquil little pond. 7750 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, MD, 301.652.5525.