Fried green tomato with seared tuna and chow chow.

Fifty or so Food Bloggers descended upon Art & Soul’s patio recently and attacked their 501 Session Happy Hour pairing menu.  Looking at the pictures, the restaurant did a good job at plating/presentation.

The pork rinds had a nice amount of spice and were light like those bagged (supposed) onion rings you ate as a kid (but these are good).  Not what you expect when you order pork rings (since they are not heavy or greasy), but good.

The duck wings were amazing – tender, crispy, and unctuous, with a  flavorful sauce.

Three Per order but only one made survived long enough to be photographed.  Definitely my favorite, and great for $10 with a glass of Riesling included.

The fried green tomatoes were tart and flavorful, with a sturdy coating.  They were good on their own, but got lost (became the equivalent of bread) when served with seared tuna and (a flavorful chow chow) on top; they might as well have used bread.  All in all, good food, good company, and a good value.  We brought the good company. 🙂

Lisa Shapiro was playing hosted at the Food Blogger Happy Hour…and she’s always bugging me to put more pictures up…so here goes. Blame her for the “where’s Waldo” text. 🙂 She has an event tonight, the Food Wars DC viewing – be there and support our local titanic slices! 🙂

Deviled Eggs at Art and Soul

Art and Soul @ The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave, NW (near Union Station)
Washington, DC 20001

Update: 4/15/2010 – Lisa Shapiro quoted this article and used the pics in her examiner article.  Thanks Lisa.

-JAY

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Art and Soul’s 5:01 Session: An after-work happy hour…

Monday – Thursday
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

7:10
7 imaginative food and drink pairings for $10

CRISPY DUCK WINGS
Riesling ’07, Mercer Estates, Yakima Valley

HOUSE CURED JERKY
Our Manhattan made with bourbon, sour cherries, sweet vermouth, and bitters

CRISPY CALAMARI
Gruner Veltliner ’07, Brundlmayer Kamptaler Terrassen

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Sauvignon Blanc ’08, Palo Alto Riserva, Maule Valley

HAM AND CHEESE BISCUIT
Chardonnay ’07, Errazuris Wild Ferment, Maule Valley

DEVILED EGGS
Put Ups Martin served with pickled onions, okra, beets and quail egg

PORK RINDS
A flight of four of our regional tap beers