Found: New England Hotspot in the Heart of Georgetown

By Written by Tracey Volz on January 6th, 2010

As a homegrown Texan, one of the biggest hurdles I leapt when I moved to our nation’s capital was finding worthy replacements for my BBQ and Tex-Mex cravings. Now, as I find myself on the brink of becoming “half-New Englander”, it is comforting to know that those from the northeast who are seeking fried clams and lobster rolls can find refuge right among the streets of Georgetown.

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Tackle Box, the neighbor and sister restaurant to the fancier, Hook Restaurant, offers a wonderful seafood selection of New England favorites. Though located amidst the hustle and bustle of M Street’s endless pubs and boutiques, Tackle Box is able to capture the feel of a beachfront eatery, complete with fishing nets and wooden picnic tables. Our order(s) of the day? We started off with a Clam Strip Roll, served with a hefty side of homemade fries. They also offer the ever famous Lobster roll, but we wanted to have some variety (and save a few bucks).

Clam roll & Fries

Next, we moved onto the Fisherman’s Maine Meal, complete with Speckled Trout and our choice of two sides. We chose the classic mac n’ cheese and coleslaw. This daily combo comes with your choice fish, prepared to order with your choice of sauce and two sides for the bargain price of $13.99! I know it’s sacrilege as a foodie to claim Kraft as my favorite mac n’cheese, but I must admit– this was pretty delicious!

Fisherman's Maine Meal

And, of course, last, but certainly not least, we come to dessert. Cited as one of DC’s Best Blueberry Pie, this was another great call. Though I’m not a huge fan of Maine’s popular harvest, this blueberry pie packs in such fresh and natural blueberry flavor, it’s hard to resist! And for those blueberry lovers out there- check out this pic!! How many pies have you seen pack in that many berries??

DC's Best Blueberry Pie

So, as for all you New England fans out there who are searching for your Lobster fix,look no further! Tackle Box is the one and only LobsterShack in DC and serves everything your Northeastern heart could ever desire!! Foodies, keep a look out for this one–its definitely here to stay!

Word to the wise: At the present time, liquor is still pending, so as unfortunate as it is that you can’t enjoy a nice Otter Creek with your oyster roll, it is still worth the trip!

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