Located in the Penn Quarter near the Verizon Center, Nando’s Peri-Peri typifies what my around the world quest is all about. Way back in the day Portuguese settlers in Mozambique loved a small, spicy chili the natives were using called peri-peri. The Portuguese then brought the peri-peri spice to South Africa during a gold rush, and now it can be found right here in our nation’s capital 500 years later. Nando’s has 300 locations in 30 countries around the world. We’re lucky to have the only Nando’s in the U.S.So I don’t know exactly which country to attribute Nando’s to. Should it be Mozambique, Portugal, or South Africa? I’m going to say Mozambique since that’s where the original peri-peri spice comes from that enlivens the chicken. (and yes, I’m trying to get to 52…)
In any case, the chicken can be ordered in different dishes with varying levels of spice. I like the ½ chicken with the “hot” level. It adds just the right amount of heat to the succulent chicken. Delicious sides such as butternut squash and grilled corn, mashed potatoes, and fren
ch fries compliment the chicken. Wine and unusual beer selections can also be had. Served in a semi fast food manner, visiting Nando’s is a fun outing that won’t empty your wallet.This trip to Nando’s topped off a night of Capitals hockey at the Verizon Center with some other Dads from the ‘hood. Thanks goes to Derek for organizing the night and getting the tickets, and also for recommending Nando’s for the post game meal.
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