Taste your way in DC: "Taste of DC" 2015

I love food festival, because you can always taste your own way around. For me, last weekend at “Taste of DC” was to volunteer and get free admission in return, explore the vendors and DC restaurants, observe and get inspired! 

First, let's check out the video and take a tour!

Volunteer is the the most REAL job that grows from one’s heart.

Who says volunteer is not a real job? I always feel that volunteer is the real time to esteem myself, other than a full time job, I always have a strong sense of achievement when helping out! I really enjoyed meeting and talking with a range of people from different fields who came to help and attend the food festival, no one was forced to volunteer, but everyone was enjoying from his heart!

The event was not flawless.

Things are hard to be perfect, so is “Taste of DC”. I noticed three defects that are better to be improved:

1.  Fall of personnel risk. The venue was nice and surrounded by all the beautiful scenes of DC, however, there were delineators on the center of the road (Pennsylvania Ave NW) which became a barrier for the guest, the guests may get stumbled especially after alcohol!

2.  There was no line control in front of each vendor, it was sometimes hard to pass through the crowd. It would be better to set up a waiting line and let other guests to pass behind the line.

3.  The event was unsustainable in some way. Such as the huge barbeque machine of the smoked rib which released all the carbon dioxide to the air. I suggest the event planner should regulate on this next year.

You don't want to miss these restaurants in DC.

1. Luke’s lobster roll

I’ve been heard of Luke’s Lobster for so long, but this was the first time for me to try, the lobster meat was very fresh, sweet and firm, it deserves its reputation!

Address and website:

          PENN QUARTER
624 E St NW

         GEORGETOWN
1211 Potomac St NW

http://lukeslobster.com

2. Smith and Wollensky

A good thing about the food festival is you can get cheap bites from fine dining restaurants. I have tried the stake at “Smith and Wollensky” in New York City and it was definitely the best stake I’d ever had. The Restaurant is famous for many reasons and “Warren Buffett’s charity lunch” is one of them.

Address and website:

1112 19th Street NW

Washington, DC 20036

https://smithandwollensky.com/locations-2/washington-d-c/

3. El Chu cho

Isn't the name sounds cool? El Chu Cho is a Mexican, homemade and inexpensive restaurant. “Elote Callejero”, which is a street style corn on the cob, was recommended by one of our interviewees (you may have seen in the video). It was just delicious and I can’t wait to explore more in their restaurant!

Address and website:

3313 11^th St. NW

http://www.elchuchodc.com

Overall it was a good experience, and I will definitely come back to volunteer and enjoy next year! Last but not least, thanks for everyone who helped us with the video, and thanks for my roommate Daniella, we hit it off so well and we hang out every time with simple joy!