Washington DC

We had an early dinner. All tired from the flight, and wanting to sleep early.
We walked two short blocks from Marriott Renaissance Hotel to Park Hyatt Hotel where the restaurant Blue Duck Tavern is. This place is rated and highly recommended.

Blue Duck Tavern, Park Hyatt, Washington, DC

There were tables inside but we chose the one outside. It’s nice to sit there and enjoy the pleasant weather.

Blue Duck Tavern, Washington DC

Jun Bella, RP Manhit, OMB, Dindo Manhit, Tonyboy, and Jun Periquet.
Blue duck restaurant, dining

Main Course Menu
Blue Duck Tavern menu

Vegetarian menu
Blue duck restaurant vegetarian menu

Taste cannot be controlled by law. – Thomas Jefferson

I asked the Spanish waiter if the food there is good, he replied
“Oh it’s fantastic.”

Bread, Blue Duck

I ordered Bouillabaisse, and so did Tonyboy Cojuangco, Jun Periquet, Jun Bella.
Bouillabaisse, Blue Duck

Brothers Dindo and RP Manhit both had crab cakes.
Crab Cakes,  Blue Duck Tavern

Tonyboy ordered the restaurant’s specialty, duck, to share family style. They left the drumstick for me but I passed. I am not fond of ducks (to eat), but I get excited whenever I see a duck walking or swimming in the pond. It reminds me of my childhood. My father had a duck farm in Wawa, Binangonan, Rizal. He had thousands of ducks that laid eggs, which he supplied to Balut and Penoy makers. When a strong typhoon comes, the flimsy fences got blown away, ducks swim away, on the river, into Laguna de Bay, my father’s pocket drained, his heart broken, my mom would have a bad day.

Duck,  Blue Duck Tavern

You should eat to live, not live to eat. – Benjamin Franklin

When RP asked the waiter if their dessert is good, he answered “They’re amazing.”
We ordered several kinds which we shared. Para matikman namin lahat.

Amazing apple pie. The most delicious I’ve ever tasted so far. Not maasim, not too sweet either.
apple pie, Blue duck Tavern

Cheesecake

Cheesecake, Blue Duck

Chocolate Brownie with peanuts, walnuts, etc.

chocolate, blue duck tavern

I just love their vanilla ice cream. It’s not so sweet. It blended well with the apple pie, and chocolate brownie.
vanilla ice cream - Blue duck Tavern

When I looked at the menu prizes, I thought Blue Duck Tavern’s prices were very reasonable.  It’s cheaper than in some restaurants in Manila.  The bouillabaisse is US$28.  I thought our meal would be $50 per person on the average.  But when the bill came,  it was $400.00 + or around $80 per person.   Siguro because of the duck, taxes plus we ordered a bottle of red wine.  The wine was from Napa Valley and I didn’t think it was expensive.

It was a very great dining experience.  The six of us truly enjoyed our dinner, after a long day, it was a welcome respite.  Fantastic dishes, amazing desserts, and very good company.

By the way,  thanks to the host and the one who found the place on line,  AOC.

 

 

 

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