A Report: Art on the Avenue Del Ray (why yes, I did use those cupcakes to grab your attention!)
Art on the Avenue in Del Ray yesterday was another rousing success. There was a seemingly endless array of crafts, activities, musical performers and foods. Among my favorites was the “Make Your Own Scarecrow” yard for the kids. Families brought old clothes to stuff and the festival supplied the hay and a bit of the “know how”. You could even have your scarecrow hangout with other scarecrows while you enjoyed the festival.
Can you imagine the conversations on the hay bails?
“Eh, um…I see a hundred Totos out there, but where’s Dorothy?”
“Ugh, so much food but I’m stuffed already!”
“I hear they’re taking a lot of straw polls these days. I might apply for that gig after Halloween”
“Hey, kid….what are ya doin’ with that magnifying glass?”
“I can’t believe he put his old University of Maryland sweatshirt on me!”
I kid, I kid.
Well the food was great too. It could have been called Taste of Del Ray because since I was there 2 years ago, it seemed as though now most food vendors were based on Mt. Vernon Ave and the immediate area. There was Del Merei Grille, Bombay Curry Company, Regent Thai Cuisine, Evening Star Cafe and Buzz Cafe ( those gorgeous cupcakes heading this post). In addition I noticed Rockland’s and Bubba’s BBQ.
BBQ sliders were the “it” item. I sampled the slider from Del Merei Grille. At $2, I enjoyed this little dittie quite a bit. Good pork, good sauce and a nice topping of coleslaw on a fresh bun. Going head to head with Del Merei’s sliders were Rockland’s sliders. I’ve been to both places in the past, but had not tried que from Del Merei before (I just have to interject here out of a complete inability to restrain myself and apply journalistic focus, that Del Merei’s frickles are the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Del Merei because they are Yum-Omg I’m not going to say yummo).
The next item on my must-eat list was a samosa from Bombay Curry Company. At $1 I sincerely love this restaurant. These are delicious and hot with a bit of oil on the outside to caress the fingers (in a leave a nice lip gloss sheen on your lips way-a good thing, yes!) and came with a spicy sauce that I can’t really explain. It had some heat and looked like a yogurt sauce yet I couldn’t discern exactly what I was tasting. It was delicious with the potato delight.
More observations: Bubba’s BBQ had a good looking bbq sandwich platter with beans for $5. The Evening Star/Buzz tent offered everything from squash soup to tempting cupcakes. Children had more balloons than they could ever want and the same goes for dogs with biscuits and water. This town not only tolerates dogs, but they embrace and look after them. It’s a harmonious feeling.
Food. $10
Number of times we were asked what kind of dog Tucker is. 12
A great “Main Street America” festival 5 miles outside of Washington D. C. Priceless.
