Hank's Oyster Bar - Washington, DC

Dinner - 1/27/13

Hot Mess Cocktail (served up) - A perfect blend of Beneva Mezcal Anjeo, blackberry jalapeno syrup, and pineapple juice. This cocktail had a blended complex flavor, finished with a touch of fire on the tongue (Not overbearing at all).

6 Rappahannock Oysters (Left) - These were very large in size and mild in flavor.
6 Blue Point Oysters (Right) - These had the perfect combination of size, flavor, and brine.

Lobster Roll and Old Bay Fries - Wow, what a treat!  This lobster roll was full of fresh claw meat all nestled into a buttered, toasted brioche bread. The fries were perfectly cooked. The best part about this dish was that each component (bread, lobster, and fries) was equally delicious!

http://www.hanksoysterbar.com/

The Pearl Dive - Washington, DC

Bar Menu - 1/27/13

I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon in between lunch and dinner. The bar menu was the only food available at the time, but that didn't stop me.

Bardstown Derby Cocktail - Made from Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Orange Blossom Honey, this cocktail had a citrus forefront with a strong whiskey punch. It finished with a hit of the honey.

Misc Oysters - (From Left to Right)
2 Warshore, VA - These were very light in flavor, but were creamy
2 Little Creek, WA - These had a stronger sea flavor, but were still considerably mild
2 Steamboat, WA - These were the most balanced in saltiness and flavor

*All of the oysters were very fresh tasting!

http://www.pearldivedc.com/intro