Wednesday, April 14, 2010

NEST is nice in your neighborhood -Bethesda, MD (4-14-10)

Two families took five children ( we were a total of 10) to NEST
(www.nestcafebethesda.com) at 4921 Bethesda Ave, just behind the Giant
and across from EuroMotorcars. It is a small almost hidden spot with
good food and great for families with an extensive kid's menu (about 7
choices-chicken fingers and fries for Samuel).
Our server Ashley was a gem and always managed to get everything we
needed and on time as well. When I inquired about a wine, she quickly
brought a taste over of a different one made from the same varietal,
which led me to order a bottle of the CATARATTO-INZOLA white blend,
PRINCIPE de CORLEONE 2007 from Sicily (related to The Godfather?)
which was crisp, refreshing and a great pair with the starters we
shared:
EDAMAME come steamed with a Ginger-Chile Dipping Sauce for flavor
which is nice, but not spicy.
CRISPY CALAMARI and ARTICHOKES is a great combo dish and has a
slightly spicy SALSA VERDE for dipping which was also fun.
I felt like a salad and asked if the Caesar had anchovies; Ashley
said, "no problem, on request!" My salad was dressed perfectly with a
creamy but not overdone dressing and there were at least eight
anchovies! The only thing that was not superb were the bland croutons.
Indeed, this was the only unexciting item that we all ordered; so
pretty good rating in my mind.
Our red was a superb LINDSEY's CUVEE "Truth" 2006 from Sonoma which
was a tasty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon/Cab Franc/Syrah & Malbec. It
was smooth, tasty and just perfect with our burgers.
The burgers were on the special menu and listed as the "Nest Healthy
Option" as they were perfectly cooked BISON burgers smothered with
CABERNET Onions, a layer of ARUGULA and melted Sharp Wisconsin
Cheddar. The side was TEMPURA ZUCCHINI "Fries" with Mustard Seed
Aioli. This is hardly low calorie, but was indeed delicious! Another
option for sides are the ITALIAN Fries, regular potato fries seasoned
to a tee (no ketchup here).
The kids loved the Ice Cream BOMBEs for dessert and we all headed home
very happy and full.