Category: The Foodening

  • Urban Plates

    Montgomery Mall Food Court, Bethesda Maryland Urban Plates is a cafeteria-style “good food fast” place perfect for a food court setting.  The staff are delightful and the line is quick! Macaroni and Cheese The texture of the cheese reminded me of the mac and cheese my mom used to make.  It feels creamy with a…

  • Godiva Chocolatier

    Godiva Chocolatier

    Tysons Corner Center, McLean, Virginia Tysons Corner Center is full of interesting stores, many that come and go, but the sweets and treats shops are my favorite, because they tend to stave off “mall headache”, an affliction known for affecting those in malls who do not want to be there. Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream…

  • Pret A Manger

    Pret A Manger

    Delaware House Travel Plaza, Newark, DE The travel plazas up and down route 95 on the east coast are great! They can be accessed from either direction, have clean bathrooms, gas stations, and a plethora of food options. This is where I came across Pret A Manger. Hot Chocolate It was chocolate water and with…

  • Newk’s Eatery

    Newk’s Eatery

    Sterling, Virginia This place is a chain that has a very similar model to Panera Bread, but with an updated fresh look and apparently a bunch of complimentary toppings, which we didn’t use. The one we went to had just opened, so one of the staff handed out menus while we waited in line to…

  • Blue Blinds Bakery

    Blue Blinds Bakery

    Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts This is a cute little bakery that offers breakfast, lunch, and a wide variety of fresh bakery items including loaves of yeasted and quick breads, croissants, cookies, and more. There are a number of cute tables and a couch inside what was once a small home.  The porch has a couple coveted…