I was so excited. Just like many others who’d watched Bryan Voltaggio on Bravo’s Top Chef, I’d been trying to get a reservation at his restaurant in Frederick, MD – Volt. My friend and I had heard it was easier to get in for lunch. On a whim, I checked Open Table on Friday. Surprisingly, there was one lunch slot available for the next day. Perfect! We could have a “destination lunch” (as my friend called it). Yes, for me, Frederick is a destination since I rarely leave my neighborhood in DC much less DC entirely. So, my day had come! My friend was so excited he didn’t even wear jeans, opting for a “smart casual” look composed of what I call “fancy pants” and a dress shirt. When I got in the car, I felt a little under-dressed in my jeans and sweater. Oh well, who cares. We were going to Volt!
Maybe it was because I had such high expectations that I walked out of Volt a little disappointed. It was a good meal, but it wasn’t great.
