Whole Lotta "Art and Soul"
C says...For October’s selection, I opted for Art and Soul on Capitol Hill – I blame Top Chef Masters given that Art Smith was a contestant and chef/purveyor of this establishment. Apparently, it’s one of THE places to be seen if you’re a dork who considers politicians, lobbyists, and strategists to be celebrities. The menu offers up a Southern flare and pays homage to seasonal ingredients. I chose the scallops with sweet potato mash, and ham (more like thick slab bacon) with greens and fried green tomatoes on the side. The scallops were hearty and paired nicely with the saltiness of the ham and the sweetness of the sweet potato mash, which was incre

Hands Up for "Town Hall"
C Says...After a brief hiatus/August recess, we were back to our monthly dining, reviewing, and gab festing. Town Hall was a lovely choice for our September dinner. Located in Glover Park, the restaurant boasts a lovely neighborhood feel without a line out the door (of course this could be because it was a Monday night). I selected the pork chop with goat [cheese] mac and cheese and sauteed apples, and the dish didn't disappoint. The pork chop was cooked to perfection with a lovely crust and the flavors were heightened with the apples. The mac and cheese was wonderfully prepared and left me wanting more. I didn't quite clean my plate, but it was close. The b