Photo by Danilo Lewis.
By DCist Contributor Travis Mitchell
Dish of the Week: Hot dogs and sausages
Where: Swizzler Foods, The Big Stick, DC-3
Temperatures are warming, the days are getting longer, and baseball season is back. And that means it’s time to fire up the grill and welcome both hot dogs and sausages back into your life. They’re not always gourmet, but a quality beef or pork link is the perfect snack for enjoying this spring weather.
In addition to the obvious ballpark classic and our local classic (the half smoke), D.C. has a number of new tasty options for pork and beef links, with toppings that go well beyond the basic condiments.
Next time you head to the Nationals game, grab a pre- or post-game meal at The Big Stick (20 M St. SE). The newly-opened bar serves a global menu of sausages ranging from $8 to $13, including half smokes, German sausages, and Mexican chorizos.
The Swizzler Foods truck is also putting an international flair on the traditional hot dog. Catch them around town and try creations like the Deacon—a dog topped with chili, honey mustard, coleslaw, and Carolina barbecue sauce. Or go for the Greek-inspired Acropolis, served with tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Do you have another go-to spot around town to grab a hot dog or sausage sandwich? Let us know in the comments.
Small Bites
Get schooled on oysters and champagne
Stop by Black’s Kitchen and Bar (7750 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda) on Saturday for an hourlong discussion on oysters and champagne with fishmonger MJ Gimbar. The $45 ticket includes samples of East and West Coast oysters and a flight of sparking wine and Champagne.
Gelato makes its way downtown
Like your desserts for free? Head over to Dolcezza’s newest location at the CityCenter development (904 Palmser Alley, NW). They’ll be giving out free mini cones on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
A waterfront beer and whiskey dinner
Farmers Fishers Bakers (3000 K St., NW) is teaming up with 3 Stars Brewery Company and High West Distillery for a five course dinner on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The menu includes dishes like a mushroom, leek, and goat cheese pizza as well a crispy barbecued pork shank. Each course is paired with a beer and whiskey, with options like 3 Stars Southern Belle and High West Son of Bourye. Tickets are $75 each, which also covers tax and gratuity.
A NoMa food truck fight
The Taste of Three Cities food truck festival rolls into Storey Park (1005 First St., NE) on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will include live music and food from some of the city’s best food trucks, including Red Hook Lobster, Captain Cookie & The Milk Man, and DC Slices. A panel of judges will vote for the best truck, which will then go on to compete against food trucks in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Early bird tickets cost $15 for general admission, $35 for a family pack, and $65 for VIP access.
