Genghis Grill

As a nice start to the summer, Vax and Alex head to Genghis Grill for some cocktails.  Unfortunately, they do not currently have happy hour specials, but they do have very good mixed drinks for a 92 degree day.  We sat at the bar, which was empty, but that was fine with us.  The bartender greeted us right away and was very timely in service.  Vax ordered a Mongolian Mule which is a play on a Moscow Mule.  It reminded us more of a Mint Julep, due to the sweetness, but it was tasty.  Alex decided to have a Flaming Arrow which had pineapple vodka and fireball whisky, among other ingredients.  The sour mix was a little overpowering, but overall it was a good drink.  For round two, Vax went with the Dragon Fruit Sunrise, which was better than the mule.  Alex played it safe with a Blue Dragon, which she has had on a few occasions.  Alex likes her fruity coconut rum drinks.  At between $6 and $7.50, it’s a little bit of a treat, so this is a place to save for a special occasion. 

Tequila Grill

Vax and Alex decided to switch it up and try a place in St. Mary’s County this week.  We have heard about the Tequila Grille’s Happy Hour Specials, and decided to give it a go.  The Happy Hour specials include $1 off drafts on a decent variety of beers.  If you are a craft beer fan, you will be disappointed, but if you’re like us, and you enjoy a good ole Dos Equis Amber, you will be satisfied.  The service was great and the décor is gorgeous.  We sat at the Cantina and were the only ones there, but we’re not looking for company other than ourselves.  It was a Wednesday, after all. 

A generous basket of chips were immediately served to us, along with homemade salsa and a white dip.  The salsa had a good fresh taste with the right amount of heat.  The white sauce reminded us of a ranch with a little extra spice. 

After the beers, we decided to try their “homemade” sangria.  We watched the server pour from a “Two Guitars” bottle.  Overall, we liked this place, but the authenticity is questionable.

Galazio’s

Galazio’s is a little Greek place right off of 301 in LaPlata.  It took over an old Pizza Hut building and it looked interesting.  We were also interested because it is a family-owned operation.  We sat at the bar and were the only ones in the restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon.  We were pleased to find out that the happy hour special for Tuesdays were $1.50 drafts.  The selection was so-so and the bar tender wasn’t very knowledgeable regarding their selection of beers.  The glasses were chilled (a definite plus), but the mugs were 10 ounces.  The atmosphere was pleasant and family-friendly, however the service could be improved.  There were times in which we were ignored for extended periods.  We returned a few times after our first encounter, but have stopped going there since they discontinued their specials for happy hour.  You can check this one off the list until they cater more to happy hour.
November, 2015