Sunday, May 20, 2012

To Share with Friends [DC Summer]


After a hectic week of starting work, settling in, and exploring the city I’ll call home for the summer, Pam, Josh and I decided to venture over to Georgetown for a relaxing and delicious meal.

Bodega, located at 3116 M St NW in Georgetown, was just what we were looking for. Bodega offers a Spanish tapas menu, so come prepared to try a lot of small plates and a variety of flavors. I’ve always been a fan of tapas-style restaurants and find that it’s the best kind of restaurant to go to with a group of friends because you get to try many different kinds of dishes.

Suitable for the pickiest and the most adventurous of eaters, Bodega is worth the trip into Georgetown (besides, who doesn’t love hanging out by the Georgetown Harbour on a warm summer night?)

Here’s how we did Bodega:


Pan con Tomate y Queso Manchego. Catalonian Tomato Bread with Manchego.


Calamares Frito con Ali-Oil. Fried Calamari with Ali-Oli


Brocheta de Pollo al Ajillo con Salsa Picante de Pimiento. Grilled Chicken Skewer Served with a Spicy Pepper Emuslion Sauce.


Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos de Costilla de Buey. Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Braised Beef Short Ribs & Served Au Jus.

Cost? Most tapas dishes range from $8-9 dollars. For a group of 3, I’d advise getting 4-5 tapas if you want a full dinner. Either way, Bodega is extremely reasonable for the quality of the food.

Atmosphere? Fun, laid-back and young. A great place to go with a large group or for a fun summer date night. If you can, try to go for their outdoor seating to enjoy the warm DC nights.

Best dish? A tie between the Piqiuillo Peppers and Fried Calamari. If you’re in the mood for a more classic dish, try the calamari. Light, crispy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these calamari are a great dish. If you want something that’s rich with flavor, go for the Piquillo Peppers. The acidity of the peppers contrasts perfectly with the layers of flavors in the braised short ribs. 

If you want to check out their menu before heading over:

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