This past weekend, my parents visited me here in Washington, DC. I've lived here nearly 9 years so anymore, the only new thing I introduce them to in this city (besides the random new memorial or museum) is new cuisine and local restaurants. On recent visits, I've helped them expand their sushi tastes beyond the basic tuna roll, and they are usually good to just let me order for them. We had another meal like that this weekend at Jaleo, but the purpose of this blog post is to review some pretty plated food at a newish restaurant in my neighborhood: Maple. This intimate little restaurant boasts a beautiful bar made out of a slab of maple and an extensive list of wines.
I ordered the caprese salad, which boasted three beautiful, large, tomatoes, bigger than my fist. It really is a pretty plate and something I've made on this blog before. I followed this up with a tagliatelle pasta with a lamb ragu sauce.
This dish was very flavorful and was plated topped high with thinly shredded parm cheese, topped with basil, olives and other vegetables. It tasted as good as it looked.
I will definitely go back to try one of the paninis on their menu. My only complaint is that despite the quaint, home-like atmosphere, the wait for attention at the bar (to get a drink menu, much less to order a drink) was far too long and the service at the table was marginally better. Hopefully they are still working out the kinks of being a relatively new restaurant on a busy block.
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