Five Bites On Friday

Georgetown Cupcake's red velvet cupcake

Today's bites come from Metrocurean reader Katinka.

1. Red velvet cupcake at Georgetown Cupcake

2. Farmer Joe cocktail at Founding Farmers

3. Tater tots at Tonic in Foggy Bottom

4. Portobello panini at Italian Pizza Kitchen

5. Sticky buns at BlackSalt's jazz brunch

Five Bites started in 2006 as a place for Metrocurean readers to share all the delicious things they've been eating and drinking. E-mail five of your favorites and whether you'd like your name and a picture included to metrocurean AT gmail DOT com.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I don't get all the raves about Tonic's tater tots. They look and taste exactly like the frozen ones you get at the grocery store, and I have yet--in 4 years of patronizing that place--to get a place of hot ones. At best, they're lukewarm to cool.
1/09/2009 10:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Haven't tried Tonic's tots, but the tater tots at Sticky Rice on H Street are definitely a good time. They make a great contrast to the sushi.

Appetizer portion is really generous, but you can get a side order portion if you're just looking for a taste.
1/09/2009 11:05 AM
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