Sundried Pork Pic Courtesy of Eugene Smith of DC Life Magazine.

I hosted April’s DC Food Blogger Happy Hour at new DC Thai restaurant, Mango Tree a couple of days ago, and definitely need to recommend a few items. The Sundried Pork (served with with green apple som tum sriracha) was a group favorite. I heard that the Vegetable Spring Rolls were quite tasty, but they contain an ingredient I can’t eat (mushrooms), so I could not try them. The Strawberry Basil Caipirinha and Lychee Mojita were tasty and refreshing drinks.

I will say that a few of the dishes were a bit spicy for some of the diners, and that the sangria wasn’t my thing, but this new restaurant is definitely one to watch. And, the space/décor and service were excellent.

Congratulations to Mango Tree for appearing in Eater’s list of hottest restaurants in DC!

BTW, it isn’t posted yet, but save the date (May 6th) for the next DC Food Blogger Happy Hour. It was be hosted by Eugene of DC Life Magazine at STK, although the event has not been posted yet on the DCFBHH Facebook page.

-JAY