Dish of the Week
Brewpops from Rustico

Beer lovers rejoice! According to Frank Morales, Rustico got the go ahead from the Virginia ABC to reintroduce their “brewpops.” The return will occur sometime during Memorial Day weekend, when Rustico will host a Brewpop fiesta. They will be serving up six flavors of their delicious treats made from various beers, this time without certain limitations (before they were limited to .5% ABV). If you recall, not that long ago, Chef Morales was dealing with the Virginia ABC over several silly little regulations preventing their sale at first, then handcuffing Morales’ creativity.

And if you can’t wait until then, take some advice from Melissa McCart, and buy a popsicle mold to make your own. Or you could try this margarita popsicle recipe. If you decide to go with some hard liquor, make sure to mix in lots of other stuff so they freeze throughly. Anyone for Jello shooter pops, and reliving those awesome days in the 80’s?

Hoping for warm weather
If you’re looking forward to warmer weather, there’s some extra good news that Brasserie Beck is opening up an outdoor patio. So, now you can skip out on all the crazy crowds. In other awesome patio news, according to Proof owner, Mark Kuller, their outdoor patio will open some time in May, and will seat an additional 50 people. Proof is definitely a great spot to sip a glass of cool, tropical Viognier and watch the sweaty, struggling tourists.

Image courtesy of Melissa McCart