Becoming a Foodie

Fiancé and I referred to ourselves as foodies yesterday.We were at a hole in the wall Pizza joint (Marino’s on Route 1 just past Potomac Yards) discussing our favorite Pizza Joints, how Capitol Hill severely lacks good pizza, and how if we had a car? We’d hit up places like this ALL. THE. TIME.

I don’t really consider myself a foodie type, but I guess lately I’ve shown that I have foodie potential. We appreciate, together of course, good food and good wine and of course, I’ve showed that I have reviewer potential as I’ve been getting my yelp account going and active.

Lately, apparently this potential has been noticed. Somehow. Last weekend, before adopting Molly, I was invited to a blogger brunch at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel.

There I was, little ole me, at a table with some of DC’s finest food bloggers. I had to wonder, what was I doing there? Can’t complain though, moot point, these types of events are fabulous and I can only hope I get invited to more – I live for opportunities to meet other bloggers!

The brunch itself? Divine. For $25 it’s a full spread of typical brunch fare – pancakes, omeletts, eggs, bacon,  a waffle and crepe station. Of course there had to be an added touch – salads – seafood, pasta, make your own, a raw bar, and of course a pastry bar with a chocolate fountain.

Included in that price? A bloody mary or a mimosa. Not too shabby eh?

I’m not much of a brunch person, Liz and I have tried a few places out – she’s more of a brunch person and I usually tag along – recently we’ve been to the Tabbard Inn in Dupont and of course Kramer’s, also in Dupont. Both of which were great, and both of which I’d go to again.

But for a hotel brunch? This was pretty fabulous. I wasn’t too original in my pickings, I had a bagel and an omelet – not being a huge waffle fan or a raw bar person at noon, I still thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere (not too loud for a hotel brunch) and the company as well.

Knowing that Fiancé and his family are all big Marriott people when they stay in hotels, kind of makes me slightly reassured because hey, if this one’s good, maybe there are others out there that are just as good too (in Marriott hotels I mean). Because let’s face it – hotel dining doesn’t have a great reputation.

So if you’re ever in Bethesda, or staying in DC and want to stay close to the city but not pay the “in the City” prices – check out Bethesda North Marriott, it’s right across the street from White Flint Metro (red line) and the brunch? Would absolutely make your stay worth every penny!

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