The Weekly Feed: Survival of the Fittest Edition
Drink of the week: Brown Derby
Where: Bar Pilar
All the big guys have covered the Tuesday night specialty cocktails made by Pilar's self-described sherpa Adam Bernbach. So what do you do when it's not Tuesday? Certainly you could choose from the good selection of beers. But this summer you should opt for a Brown Derby. The drink is composed of Bulleit bourbon, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, and honey. At first it sounds odd, since citrus fruits are more frequently combined with rum, tequila, or vodka.
This signature drink of the Vendrome Club in the 1930s works on your tongue in layers. The initial taste is of the sweetened grapefruit juice, giving way to the earthiness of the honey. The honey transitions into the heavier more toffee-like flavors of the bourbon.
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Small Bites
Chef Contro
Following up a little tidbit that was in Todd Kliman's chog, we read about the chef turnover at Tacklebox in the City Paper. In a story that doesn't reflect well on either parties, turns out that Chef Robert Bechtold is no longer with the restaurant. The story then ends in speculation that there are monetary issues involved as well, which is a shame given their dedication to sustainability.
Smoke it up
It's that time of year for folks to get in on some porcine refreshment, as well as bovine and poultry at the National Capital Barbecue Battle this weekend. Tickets are $10, which allows you to sample food at the Safeway Pavilion, but be prepared to pony up for some of the other smoky tidbits.
Sloshy start to summer
Along with the summer season's barbecues come the perfect accompaniment: beer. The first Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest comes to Norven Park in Leesburg, VA this weekend. Rain or shine, the BrewFest will feature over 50 American breweries, including Brooklyn, Dogfish Head, Flying Dog, and Oskar Blues Breweries. $25 gets you four beer tickets, live entertainment, and access to other tasty foods. Additional tickets are $1 each.
Fresh air is overrated
If eating indoors is more your style, the Washington Post now offers a variety of coupons and deals for nearly 20 area restaurants. Coupons are printable or textable to your mobile.