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Estadio delivers Festive Spanish tapas & Playful Bites

Estadio delivers Festive Spanish tapas & Playful Bites

Welcome to Estadio, a fun, convivial restaurant serving contemporary Spanish cuisine in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Estadio Northern Spanish cuisine

Executive Chef Dimas Mendoza offers a small plates dominated menu focusing on Northern Spanish cuisine, consisting principally of the chefs’ interpretations of classic dishes found in the country’s Basque and Catalan regions.

Estadio’s wine program

Estadio’s wine program includes over 150 labels, more than 90% of which are Spanish, with a smattering of South American, Portuguese and domestic wines, all housed in custom temperature controlled wine vaults that greet guests upon entry into the restaurant.

Affordable selections of Cava, Txakoli, Rioja and Sherry dominate the list, while a few high-end offerings from wineries such as Lopez de Heredia, and Vega Sicilia complete the selections. An inventive cocktail menu that includes frozen alcoholic “slushitos,” Sangria and Sherry concoctions, as well as a thoughtful selection of Spanish and domestic craft beers, round out Estadio’s beverage program.

Estadio’s design shows love to the space with 19th century Spanish tile, Spanish marble, and custom steel and wood chairs and stools.

Brushed with a terra cotta palette, Estadio’s walls play on the restaurant’s theatrical name with bull fighting and flamenco murals.

Casino, Ocean City, National Aquarium: Summer fun in Annapolis

Casino, Ocean City, National Aquarium: Summer fun in Annapolis

Maryland is a small state with a lot to offer. Whether you’re a tourist visiting or a local, there’s always something new to explore.

The state boasts many waterways and water parks where you can cool off when the outdoor temperatures become unbearable. And that’s not all; there are also indoor activities, including several museums that provide an escape from the heat. Keep reading to learn more about the fun activities you can engage in around the state of Maryland this summer.

Visit a Casino

Taking a break at one of Maryland’s many casinos is an excellent way to escape the hot and humid weather. The MGM National Harbor resort and casino features live entertainment, slots, table games, and a poker room.

While gaming in person can be a lot of fun, sometimes, you won’t want to travel to a casino to play your favorite games. One alternative is to visit a website like Global Poker to play online poker from the comfort of your home, hotel room, or wherever you happen to be. Global Poker offers popular games, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Bounty Poker, and Crazy Pineapple. As if that weren’t enough, the site also hosts weekly tournaments. Whether you want to get out of the house or stay cool at home, there are many gaming options for you to enjoy in Maryland this summer.

Casino, Ocean City, National Aquarium: Summer fun in Annapolis

Ocean City

This beach is one of the most popular along the mid-Atlantic coast and attracts residents from the surrounding area as well as tourists visiting the state. The public beach extends for ten miles, so there’s plenty of room to enjoy the sand and surf.

Plus, the Ocean City Boardwalk is a must-see tourist destination.

It’s a classic wooden boardwalk that local shop owners built in 1902 as a walkway for visitors to the area.

Ocean City is home to the USA’s oldest carousel, a US Coast Guard Lighthouse, and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. When you want to take a break from the sights, the area is lined with restaurants, hotels, and shops. If the heat is getting you down, you can take a tram between attractions. The city also hosts activities, including concerts and movies on the beach during the summer. So, it’s unlikely you’ll have a moment of boredom during a trip to this destination.

National Aquarium

An imposing building on the edge of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is home to the National Aquarium. The aquarium hosts replications of marine life ecosystems from around the world. As you walk around the vast space, you’ll see award-winning exhibits that feature aquatic habitats with thousands of animals and species in one place. You’ll learn about marine life from around the planet, including the rainforest and the deepest parts of the ocean. The aquarium also hosts conservation events around the city for those who want to do their part in protecting the environment.

National Harbor

From a wide variety of festivals to cruises on the water, summer is one of the best times of year to visit the National Harbor. You can get one of the best views of the Nation’s capital from the Capital Wheel, a ride which lifts you 180 feet above the Potomac River and features breathtaking sites of the surrounding region.

You can also take a water taxi from the National Harbor to the National Mall or historic Mount Vernon. Nighttime is a great time to enjoy free concerts or a movie on the Jumbotron.

Ambar Capitol Hill serves small plates with rustic Chic flair

Ambar Capitol Hill serves small plates with rustic Chic flair

Ambar on Capitol Hill is the seven-year-old birthplace of a Balkan and Mexican restaurant empire now sprinkled across the DMV.

Its mezze-focused flagship operation (523 8th Street SE). The 3,000-square-foot Balkan oasis is twice as large, with a new pastel-hued patio.

The rooftop welcomes guests 365 days a year with movable, teal slats that open up and close at the push of a button.

Its first-floor patio can fit dozens of diners across the two outdoor areas.

As you walk in, guests are surrounded by visually bold floor-to-ceiling stone walls.

Four separate dining areas create a vibe with their own names and themes:Chef’s Room, Rakia Bar, The Wine Cellar and Garden Room.

The “Rakia Bar” plays up Balkan’s famous fruit brandy.

The “Rakia Bar” plays up Balkan’s famous fruit brandy.

Balkan spirts and wine are poured at all four bars on-site.

A second-floor wine cellar, lined with a 360-degree assortment of vintage bottles, plans to evolve into a bar that hosts educational tastings.

Ambar ran a series of virtual wine classes during the pandemic to help build up a following for the less-known wine region.

Ambar is mbest-known for its small plates menu: familiar spreads, salads, Serbian small plates, flatbreads, and lamb lasagna.

$25 per person at lunch and $35 per person at dinner with a two-hour time limit.

A takeout menu for two ($39) includes mains like wild mushroom risotto or beef short rib goulash.

 

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