Scrumptious Grilled Fish Sandwich & Limeade

If you're hankering for a delicious grilled fish, don't hold the fat, sandwich, Austin Grill is where it's at. Don't bother ordering salad as a side at this casual, group-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant in Chinatown -- come for the homey, hungry man's fare and you won't be disappointed. You wouldn't think grilled fish is comfort food but a well-seasoned piece of snapper (or tuna on the current menu) sandwiched between avocado & tomato slices, fresh red cabbage, chipotle mayo and two buttered toasts hit the spot and then some. As it's summertime, grab a table outside, and enjoy a giant margarita (spring break serving size)or their addictive homemade limeade served chilled in glass jars. Great service and unlimited refills on their tasty salty tortilla chips, roasted salsa and soda pop. I'll be back...and leave a few pounds heavier but it's worth it.

Austin Grill
www.austingrill.com
750 E Street NW (B/tw 7th and 8th St NW)
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-3776

Bloody Saturday

Doesn't have quite the same ring to it but you'll be singing it once you hear about this: free bloody marys at Firefly in Dupont this Saturday, June 26th from 9AM - 2PM, and then $3 every following Saturday. Thanks UrbanDaddy for the heads up!

Firefly is located at 1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Ph: (202) 861-1310

DC Coast = Slider Heaven

It's the last few days of DC Coast's "Cheaper by the Dozen" June special: Dozen oysters for $12 in honour of their 12th anniversary. Luckily the deal continues on throughout the year thanks to their half-off bar menu noted below. Went last night and ordered a dozen which hailed from James River, VA and were beautifully presented with ginger, cucumber, basil and chives but upon taste, were rather mild and needed extra lemon juice to resuscitate any flavour. And so we ordered sliders. Stop the press. Hands down the best sliders I've tried in DC and will be back for more. The "brioche" bun was scrumptious and tastes a bit like a KFC or Pillsbury biscuit, and that's a good thing. I don't want to know how much butter was in it but rest assured your finger tips will glisten afterwards. The burger was grilled perfectly - medium and juicy - with a thankfully not-so-overpowering aioli as the meat itself was so tender and tasty. As for the bar, beautiful and handsome, and you will be well served by DC's own French and Japanese speaking though looks like a big NYC firefighter, bartender Jeremy.

DC Coast
www.dccoast.com
1401 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Ph:(202)216-5988

Bar Menu is Available Half-Price, Monday-Friday, 3-6pm and Every Day, 9:30pm-Close. Bar & Lounge Only. (Artisnal Cheese is excluded from this offer.)

Cheeseburger Sliders
Cheddar, Herb Aioli, Pickles, Brioche Bun
10

Chilled Market Oysters
Ginger, Chives, Basil, Cucumber
Market Price
With Frozen Imperial Vodka Iceberg
Additional 2

Kennebec Frites
Parmesan, Truffle Oil
6

"Poisson Cru" Tahitian Style Tuna Tartare
Fresh Lime Juice, Coconut Milk, Wonton Crisp
14

Ginger-Soy Braised Duroc Pork Dumplings
Sauce Chi Phan
10

Poached Shrimp Cocktail
Horseradish Tomato Jam
10

Corn and Crab Fritters
Chesapeake Aioli
10

Selection of Artisanal Cheese
Bourree (Vermont, Cow's Milk)
Valencay (France, Goat's Milk)
Idiazabal (Spain, Sheep's Milk)
Buttermilk Blue Afinee, Roth Kase (Wisconsin, Cow's Milk)
14

** Prices and menu availability are subject to change **