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WANDERLUST Alexandria, Virginia
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rust us at Ventre Magazine when we say that Jackson 20 knows your sweet spot. Attached to a quirky-upscale Alexandrian Hotel and sitting a crab cake’s throw from the Potomac River is Jackson 20 Restaurant— the perfect complimentary introduction to Old Town Alexandria. Purposely park 3-4 blocks behind the eatery. Strolling the King Street Mile with its up-close views of historic 1700’s era homes is reason enough to venture here—no matter how humid or cold the day. Equally charming to this neighborhood is Executive Chef James Hudson’s culinary technique and genuine appreciation for modern, upscale southern dishes. Start with the black skillet corn bread with green chili, corn and whipped honey butter. The dress code here is upscale casual and bucks tradition in decor only. The flavors of the hearty corn & pepper chowder with lump crab is everything a low energy conventiongoer needs. The artful mix of entrees means you may fill up before getting to the star of the table—the crab cake. But still, do try. My lovely host and super attentive server and even my busboy recommended such. Order a crab cake à la carte or choose a crab cake sandwich with apple smoked bacon and be the envy of the table. With my heart set on the buttermilk fried chicken with Parmesan truffle fries, coleslaw and hot sauce, the Texan in me thanked the food gods for bringing me here. We pledge our allegiance to return.
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By Sam Russell