The Weekly Feed: Like a Spring (Fried) Chicken Edition
This post was written by DCist contributor Andrew Schneider
Dish of the Week
Maryland fried chicken from just over the border
The weather’s turned, spandex is out in force, and picnics are chic once more. Nothing says picnic to us like a bucket of fried chicken, but next time you get a craving for that batter-fried goodness, consider instead the deep south’s delicious and elusive cousin: Maryland Fried Chicken. Milk-soaked and pan-fried, it’s a lighter, artery-friendly alternative to Louisiana’s deep-fry method.
A couple of great places to catch this rare bird include Ray’s The Classics and The Blair Mansion Inn, both within walking distance of the Silver Spring Metro. Though, if you can’t get out of the district, head over to Poste Modern Brasserie and grab the chicken all by itself or as part of their pre-theater menu.
Rather play with hot oil in the comfort of your own home? Then try out this recipe for maryland fried chicken with gravy.
Found any other places to serving up this near-northern delicacy? Let us know.
Photo by terrapin
Small Bites
Just like France!
This is the final weekend of Silver Spring’s restaurant week. Most of the town’s restaurants are participating, with three-course prix-fixe menus for both lunch ($12) and dinner ($22-$30).
The cherry blossoms may be fading...
The 48th Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, held every year at the climax of the cherry blossom festival, will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. downtown by the Federal Triangle metro. If you can survive the walk through the festival's "J-Pop land," you'll be sure to enjoy the their Taste of Japan area, featuring a Kirin Ichiban Beer Garden, sake tastings, and more food vendors than you can shake a yakitori at.
Fresh from the farm
Let’s Meat on the Avenue, Steve Gatward’s european-style butcher shop, has just opened in Del Rey, Alexandria. [via Daily Candy]
Still tender and delicious
One of the region’s premier restaurants, Restaurant Eve turns 4 on April 19. As they’re renowned for their nose-to-tail philosophy, let’s stick a candle in the tripe and wish them the best!
Nothing says birthday like free chocolate!
Artisan Confections is celebrating their own 2-year anniversary with an open house this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free samples and a chocolate naming contest are part of the festivities. [via metrocurean]