1. Fore Street [Portland, ME]
2. J's Oyster [Portland, ME]
3. Union Oyster House [Boston, MA]
4. Clambake [Boston, MA]
5. Cook & Brown Public House [Providence, RI]
6. The White Horse Tavern [Newport, RI]
7. Katz's Delicatessen [New York, NY]
8. Street food [New York, NY]
9. Per Se [New York, NY]
10. Ben's Chili Bowl [Washington D.C.]
11. DC Metro Food Tours [Washington D.C.]
9. Per Se [New York, NY]
10. Ben's Chili Bowl [Washington D.C.]
11. DC Metro Food Tours [Washington D.C.]
Washington D.C.
The World Tour is in the House, Washington D.C. The District is a political watershed for change in America, and as such, the capital of the United States is at the pinnacle of power. But I am no lobbyist, nor do I seek pork barrel kickbacks. I am a food-by bike constituent curious about a savory ambassador to DC cuisine. So I continue my curiosity for food.
I ask myself again that subjective question, "what food is the capital of the United States known for?" [And can a cuisine be discovered in DC?] Then I do a double take, and first ask myself why is Washington D.C. a food-by bike destination; that is, does DC have a cuisine considering it's not a region: Does it exist? I'd say that is a different question than comparing D.C.'s dining scene.
Okay, I'd say to seek out the best savory restaurants is to compare dining scenes. Yelpters, and other online ranking constituents, rate dining scenes. It would be politically incorrect to rate (regional) cuisines. Of course, some people, like myself are more partial to a particular type of food, but that is a subjective preference. So I would say for this food-by bike destination I'd savor for a unique food experience; like what food experience is this region known for (that I might not be able to eat here in Minnesota).
So I ask myself is a half-smoke really worth 644.5 food-by bike miles? I don't know, but what I do know is that to bike is to feel the land. To feel the land also transcends (besides locally, and sustainable foods) a patriot pride; that is, to bike "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."
Freedom is our cherished ingredient, and I'd say Washington D.C. is the heartland for the governing "of the people, by the people, for the people." So I vote yes to feel DC, although, for this foodie the jury's out on the taste of a hot dog. So Ben's Chili Bowl is in to sample that food-by bike taste.
So now I am back to my question about DC cuisine. Does it have a characteristic style or method of cooking? So I search engine up a lot of reading, but limited clues to a DC cuisine. Then I interpret the question of where to locate the capital as being a proximity compromise between the Northern and Southern states. So then I make the assumption of how about a DC cuisine that combines Northern and Southern foods? Like a DC soul food... this might be discovered at the U Street Heart and Soul Food Tour.
Speaking to eat good or not so good, I watched part of Super Size Me on TV the other day. Some scenes reminded me of the more recent Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. It got me thinking about DC food lobbyists, and the business of food in America. I'd say eating healthy should start at home. At home should be "monkey see, monkey do" for our kids... or acting as a good role model. But I'd also agree eating healthy in our schools is equally important. I haven't thought much about it - or question when did fast food work its way into our schools. I don't recall the options kids have these days. I pretty much recall wholesome foods cooked by the lunch ladies in my day. And one cannot forget about the lady who ensured you ate everything on your tray. So it's hard to relate to kid's eating habits nowadays. Although, I'd agree with Morgan Spurlock's claim about the marketing potential fast food companies have selling its product in the schools.
Maybe the ambassador to DC cuisine should be you. Not the savory experience of its dining scene, but a vote for food change. A food revolution that transcends wholesome food "of the people, for the people, by the people". So let's eat good.
The World Tour is in the House, Washington D.C. The District is a political watershed for change in America, and as such, the capital of the United States is at the pinnacle of power. But I am no lobbyist, nor do I seek pork barrel kickbacks. I am a food-by bike constituent curious about a savory ambassador to DC cuisine. So I continue my curiosity for food.
I ask myself again that subjective question, "what food is the capital of the United States known for?" [And can a cuisine be discovered in DC?] Then I do a double take, and first ask myself why is Washington D.C. a food-by bike destination; that is, does DC have a cuisine considering it's not a region: Does it exist? I'd say that is a different question than comparing D.C.'s dining scene.
Okay, I'd say to seek out the best savory restaurants is to compare dining scenes. Yelpters, and other online ranking constituents, rate dining scenes. It would be politically incorrect to rate (regional) cuisines. Of course, some people, like myself are more partial to a particular type of food, but that is a subjective preference. So I would say for this food-by bike destination I'd savor for a unique food experience; like what food experience is this region known for (that I might not be able to eat here in Minnesota).
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| "... the jury's out on the taste of a hot dog." |
Freedom is our cherished ingredient, and I'd say Washington D.C. is the heartland for the governing "of the people, by the people, for the people." So I vote yes to feel DC, although, for this foodie the jury's out on the taste of a hot dog. So Ben's Chili Bowl is in to sample that food-by bike taste.
So now I am back to my question about DC cuisine. Does it have a characteristic style or method of cooking? So I search engine up a lot of reading, but limited clues to a DC cuisine. Then I interpret the question of where to locate the capital as being a proximity compromise between the Northern and Southern states. So then I make the assumption of how about a DC cuisine that combines Northern and Southern foods? Like a DC soul food... this might be discovered at the U Street Heart and Soul Food Tour.
Speaking to eat good or not so good, I watched part of Super Size Me on TV the other day. Some scenes reminded me of the more recent Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. It got me thinking about DC food lobbyists, and the business of food in America. I'd say eating healthy should start at home. At home should be "monkey see, monkey do" for our kids... or acting as a good role model. But I'd also agree eating healthy in our schools is equally important. I haven't thought much about it - or question when did fast food work its way into our schools. I don't recall the options kids have these days. I pretty much recall wholesome foods cooked by the lunch ladies in my day. And one cannot forget about the lady who ensured you ate everything on your tray. So it's hard to relate to kid's eating habits nowadays. Although, I'd agree with Morgan Spurlock's claim about the marketing potential fast food companies have selling its product in the schools.
Maybe the ambassador to DC cuisine should be you. Not the savory experience of its dining scene, but a vote for food change. A food revolution that transcends wholesome food "of the people, for the people, by the people". So let's eat good.
World Tour Mileage... 644.5 miles out of 23,710 miles
[Portland, ME to Portsmouth, ME 59.7 miles
Portsmouth, ME to Boston, MA 68.5 miles
Boston, MA to Providence, RI 48.9 miles
Providence, RI to Willimantic, CT 55.8 miles
Willimantic, CT to New Haven, CT 58.4 miles
New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT 45.9 miles
Stamford, CT to New York, NY 46.6 miles
New York, NY to Trenton, NJ 66.1 mi
Trenton, NJ to Wilmington, DE 61.8 mi
Wilmington, DE to Bel Air, MD 57.6 mi
Bel Air, MD to Washington, DC 75.2 mi]
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