Bammy's

"The bammy, a vegan/gluten-free/nut-free cassava root “flatbread,” is a staple in Jamaica. Soaked in coconut milk and fried until perfectly golden brown, a bammy is the perfect vessel for absorbing all of the flavors on your plate. And that is what Bammy's is all about: soaking up time spent with family and friends over a meal made with love." Closest Metro is Navy Yard. 

On this beautiful Spring day, we walked over to Bammy's for some drinks and snacks outside.  I started with the Tropical Sangria made with guava, grapefruit, Aperol, and rosé.  It was light and fruity and easy to drink.  Keith tried the Pain Killer - a bit stronger with coconut, pineapple, orange, and a blend of Jamaican rums.  The coconut was a bit too heavy for him to have more than one.

For snacks, we shared the Spicy Cheese served with coco house rolls and pepper jelly.  The cheese spread had a nice kick that was addictive.

One of my favorite snacks from the Caribbean are Conch Fritters, so I definitely wanted to order their version.  Made with sweet peppers and scallions, the filling was a little lacking in the conch, but the fried balls were a nice generous size.

Keith wanted the Jerk Chicken Wings and they had a nice smoky-sweet barbeque flavor.  Perfect for game days!

Lastly, since the sun was shining so bright, I decided to end with a Frozen Piña Colada.  The blended concoction of coconut, pineapple, and Jamaican rums was delightful.

If you are heading to the Nats game or just want to spend a lovely afternoon outside overlooking the water, check out Bammy's at Navy Yard.  You'll be treated with friendly sand attentive service and enjoy a tropical escape in the heart of the city.

Total Rating: 3.88
Food: 3.5, Price: 3.5, Service: 5, Ambience: 5, Accessibility: 5