Girl Meets Food

The Loving Spoonful breaks out with extraordinary dining for the adventurous.

Like three-course dinner chewing gum, Cedar’s decadent lobster and white chocolate soup is like a multi-course dinner all in one.

Warm, sweet bisque poured over generous chunks of fresh lobster makes for a dramatic presentation.

The first texture to fill your mouth is the velvety smoothness of the soup, blended with heavy cream, thyme and tarragon.

Next, thrillingly large chunks of lobster, freshly plucked from the icy waters off Maine.

Finally, sweet, sweet chocolate coats your taste buds because it is never too early for dessert–you can smell as well as taste it.

This unforgettable appetizer was a hit during Valentine’s Day, and Cedar’s Executive Chef Aaron McCloud generously shares this recipe to enjoy at home.  It’s perfect any time lobster and chocolate is in season, which is all…the…time. more after the jump »

Anyone who’s ever stepped foot into a McDonald’s knows that the fries under the Golden Arches are quite tasty.  However, Washington has a few places which will make you wish they offered a super-size serving of these fried-to-perfection potatoes.

Bourbon Steak's duck fat fries. Photo: Karl Petzke.

First, an ode to the inventors of the French fry–the Belgians.  Brasserie Beck serves Belgian frites ($7-9), thinly cut potatoes fried golden brown with three mayonnaise-based dipping sauces: aioli, curry, and tomato.  1101 K Street NW, Washington, DC. 202.408.1717.

If you’re looking for grab-and-go french fries, Good Stuff Eatery has you covered.  My personal favorite is Spike’s Village Fries ($2.49-$3.79) sprinkled in fresh thyme, rosemary and sea salt. The aroma from these fries is amazing.

Not big on spices? No worries–try an order of Sunny’s hand-cut fries ($2.39-$3.69) in traditional sea salt.  No trip to Good Stuff Eatery would be complete without a visit to the dipping bar, for unique sauces like Old Bay Mayo or Mango Mayo to pair with those golden potatoes.  303 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC; 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. 202.543.8222. more after the jump »