Foodie Finds

In an effort to spice up this blog a bit, we'll tap into the Optimists' foodie inclinations by periodically featuring some choice restaurants and food-related businesses.

For our inaugural offering, here are some places we've enjoyed in recent travels:

• August First Bakery & Cafe - one word: bacon scones! - Burlington, Vermont
  
• Clancey's Meats & Fish - an amazing butcher shop & more - Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Donrockwell.com - THE dining guide to the Nation's Capital - Washington, DC
• Pizzeria Orso - fine Neapolitan pizza and not-to-miss antipasti - Arlington, Virginia
  
• Quarterdeck Restaurant - hammer away at stellar Maryland crabs - Arlington, Virginia
• Sanford - impeccable food & service; one of the nation's best - Milwaukee, Wisconsin