On a recent trip to Washington, DC with
my Darling, we made the fantastic discovery that it was Restaurant
Week! I set out at once to find the most appealing participants
within an easy walk of our lodgings, and settled on Jaleo ,a
tapas-chain restaurant, thinking that if it were horrible we'd be out
of the door after a plate or two.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that not only was the food superb – jamon wrapped figs, deep fried, anyone? – but our choice of cocktail, the oft attempted and frequently dishonored Sangria , was a delight to both behold and to drink:
Ruby-red and apple filled, this version of Sangria was not overpowered by the too-generous addition of brandy, but was instead perfectly proportioned. While the addition of apples instead of the usual citrus cocktail was a departure, they added just the right amount of palate-cleansing tartness. We'll definitely be back for more Sangria, even if in the dead of winter, and for more of those marvelous tapas..
