From the Bay to the Blue Ridge, National Harbor

Taste of Spring at the MGM

by oldtowncrier

By Lani Gering

True confession…I was running wayyyyy behind in getting all of the ducks required to get this issue to print in a row so this month’s column is more of a “pictorial” from a cool “foody” event I went to in the MGM Grand in late March.

The event setting was in the heart of the spring exhibit in the middle of the Conservatory, making for a pretty happenin’ backdrop. It was invitation only, so I was in the company of other media people with the majority of them being “influencers”. Still trying to wrap my head around that “profession” but…they were very busy photographing, posting and comparing as they made the rounds.

Participating in the tasting were: Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, Diablo’s Cantina, TAP Sports Bar, Ginger and Osteria Costa. They are all offering spring specials, including specialty cocktails, for a limited time during the entire month of April as well as some Cherry Blossom specials through April 14th. For reservations, call 844.646.6847 or visit mgmnationalharbor.com.

Don’t forget that Cherry Blossom Festival activities on the plaza in the Harbor run through the 14th as well as food and beverage specials at several restaurants in the heart of the Harbor.

 

Voltaggio Brothers Steak House

Tuna Ceviche – Big eye tuna, hibiscus ponzu, coconut crushed ice, sea bean tostada

Voltaggio’s House made O’s – Chicken parmesan meatballs, arrabiata sauce

Diablo’s Cantina

Shrimp Ceviche – Avocado, cucumber, red onion, radish, mango, pineapple chamoy, sweet potato chips

Homemade Churros – Signature churros, chili-infused Ecuadorian chocolate sauce, dulce de leche caramel sauce

TAP Sports Bar

BBQ Jerk Chicken Sandwich – Sweet butter rolls, crispy chicken, jerk BBQ sauce, citrus slaw, island sauce

Shrimp and Grits – Sauteed shrimp, Southern grits, Cajun cream sauce, corn salsa, andouille sausage, spinach, blistered tomatoes

Steak, Bacon & Cheese Turn Over – Steak, bacon cheese, peppers & onions w/smokey ketchup.

Ginger

Steamed Sui Mai – Shrimp and chicken

Sichuan Spice Dumpling – Pork and veggie

Osteria Costa

Fig and Prosciutto Pizza – Prosciutto, black mission figs, gorgonzola, arugula

Pompeii Shrimp – Gulf shrimp, polenta, spicy broth

Salmon Agnolotti – Smoked salmon mousse, saffron beurre blanc

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