Our latest guest, Zak Haines- had some great recommendations for bar /pub food in the DC area:
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Tight Five Pub
Don't forget to check out Zak's comedy:
Zak Haines on YouTube
NY Food Shout-Outs:
Salt Potatoes:
Salt potatoes are a regional dish of Syracuse, New York, typically served in the summer when the young potatoes are first harvested. They are a staple food at fairs and barbecues in the Central New York region, where they are most popular.
Garbage Plates:
Find the following information and more here:
The name “Garbage Plate” is trademarked by Nick Tahou Hots, home of the original Garbage Plate. You will also find other versions of this dish (and variations on it) on menus all over the Rochester area – from small hamburger joints, to fine dining restaurants and everything in-between. Each restaurant puts their own spin on it - there are some who have created healthy versions, upscale versions and yes, there is even a sushi version. Names also vary, on some menus it is called the “Rochester Plate,” a “Trash Plate,” or simply a “Plate.”
A traditional Garbage Plate is your choice of cheeseburger, hamburger, white or red hots* (aka hot dogs, especially those made by local company Zwiegle's), Italian sausage, chicken, or grilled cheese, served on top of any combination of home fries, french fries, baked beans, and/or macaroni salad. The plate is usually topped with a Rochester-style meat “hot sauce.” Optional mustard, onions and ketchup may be added on top. A Garbage Plate is traditionally served with a side of buttered bread (in case you were still hungry!).
Buffalo Wings:
Buffalo wings were invented, conceptually, at the Anchor Bar in 1964, in Buffalo, NY. Find more information at the link below:
The History of Buffalo Wings
Happy Eating!
