DCFBHH: TenPenh - Federal Triangle, DC

My 1st DC Food Blogger Happy Hour was at the Pan-Asian restaurant TenPenh. The DCFBHH location changes monthly, but it's a great way for people to put faces to blogs and try new restaurants at the same time.
Located at 10th and Pennsylvania (hence the name), there is street, garage, and $7 valet parking. The closest metro stops would be Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter on the yellow/green line, and Federal Triangle on the Orange/Blue.

This is the bar area, which is pretty big considering this is only 1/2 the room. Us bloggers took up most of the space!

Their Happy Hour menu consists of $5 drink specials and a Small Plate menu.
I came to DCFBHH with an old college friend/food blogger Maiya of Beans, Rice, Life. We both ordered the 'Asian Mojito (Fresh Mint, Lime, Pear Sake, Ginger-Limeade)' for $9.95. It was the most refreshing mojito I've ever had! Granted, it didn't seem that strong to me, but I thought it tasted delicious.

We also couldn't decide what to order, so we ordered the sampler, 'TenPenh “Pupu Platter” (Spring rolls, Chicken Wings, Tempura Shrimp, Satay, BBQ Ribs)' for $19. I liked the spring rolls the best. She liked the tempura shrimp the best. The others were a bit dry. The sauces (fish sauce, creamy, and chili duck sauce) helped though. The presentation was really cool! The food was on a revolving platter with a flame in the center.

I can't wait for next month's DCFBHH at Poste! I didn't get to really mingle or take pictures with anyone this time, but this won't be my last.

Flippin Pizza- Bethesda, MD

The bf and I were craving pizza one night and we usually order from Pizza Hut or Papa John's but I wanted us to try something new. I checked Yelp and found good reviews for the New York-Style pizza of Flippin Pizza.
Located in a shopping center at Old Georgetown Rd and Democracy Blvd, there is plenty of parking. The closest metro stop is Grovesner-Strathmore on the red line.

The interior is casual, slightly industrial. This is the counter where you place your order. It's open enough for you to see the ovens they use.

This place is tiny! There are some tables lining one wall, and maybe 3 tables around the register.

Right next to the register is their display of pizza that you can buy by the slice for $3 each. They offer 6 types to choose from.

On their menu, they offer 8 different types of pizza for $18 each. They only come in 1 size (18"). They also offer a cool deal, '2 slices and a drink for $5', so we both got that.

I got 'Whitestone (Delicious ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh garlic, lightly sprinkled with basil) and Triboro (A hearty offering of meatballs, sausage and pepperoni'. I liked the Whitestone better, and the consistency of the pizza. Yes, they're a bit greasy, but that's ok in my book.

The bf got 'Bronx (A hefty offering of pepperoni, sausage, onions, black olives, green peppers and garlic) and Tomato Basil (A blend of garlic, fresh chopped basil, parmesan and mozzarella, topped with freshly sliced tomatoes'. The bf the actually didn't care for the consistency of the pizza. He thought it was too dry.

Personally I enjoyed the pizza and thought it was flavorful. I like the price and size of the slices. Good place for a quick bite, or delivery because it is free within a certain radius. The service was poor though. We were only spoken to when we were told the price, then it was back to texting on a cell phone. Whatever, we all had a high school job once... They also offer salads and calzones to go along with your meal.

10400 Old Georgetown Rd
Unit 5-D
Bethesda, MD 20817
www.flippinpizza.com


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