Big Schlims Taste Test is bringing his food reviews to life with an exciting D.C. STAMP food tour featuring fried chicken, local eats, & beverages he’s STAMPED!! Ride through the District with Big Schlim, and other fellow food lovers while enjoying exclusive tastings, and great vibes that you’ll be talking about long after the tour ends.

Big Schlims has partnered with The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club to coordinate the ultimate foodie experience.  We've selected several world class restaurants to dine at that will take you on an culinary adventure. 

*Restaurants are subject to change. The restaurants we are visiting will feature a wide variety of foods from all categories. We cannot guarantee that participating restaurants will prepare dishes without common allergens, including nuts, dairy, gluten, etc. It's important to always ask the chef, server or vendor whether or not allergens or ingredients are in the dishes you are going to consume. 

Greenbelt Metro Station: 9:20 A.M.

     Greenbelt Metro Station (5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20740)

     Note: The motorcoach will arrive 20 minutes prior to departure.

Greenbelt Metro Station: 3:00 P.M.

     Greenbelt Metro Station (5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20740)

You have three ways to pay for your trip.

1) Online: You can pay online by credit card, debit card, or bank account draft.  Online payments will incur a 4% service charge. This is to account for service fees.

2) Mail: Don't trust the internet or want to avoid service fees, you can mail your payment to: 

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, 

P.O. Box 705 

Newport News, VA 23607 

Make money orders/cashiers’ checks payable to The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Personal checks are not accepted.  

Please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address.

3) In Person: You can drop off a payment at our office in Norfolk, Virginia with the Receptionist from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 500 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia (BB&T building in downtown Norfolk). We are located on the 16th floor inside of the Gather co-working space. Your payment (money order/cashier’s check) must be in a seal envelope with the following information written on the front of the envelope: The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club #1667. Inside the envelope, please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address, Contact mailing address. We will mail you a receipt. We do not accept cash or personal checks for payments made in person. 

We DO NOT accept payment by phone. 

As COVID-19 is an evolving situation, The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club staff and venues will adhere to all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 and will continue to update our policy as necessary. Certain destinations may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for access to local restaurants, tourist spots and on-site amenities, such as gyms, food and beverage areas and other common areas.  Additionally, face coverings may have to be worn except when eating or drinking.  As state and local guidelines are updated, we will make you aware of any changes that would affect our travel plans. 

By purchasing a ticket to our trips, tour, and events, you understand and  acknowledge that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.  In attending our trips, tours, and events, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and all of their affiliates, employees, contractors, staff, and associates from any and all liability for any illness or injury due to COVID-19 exposure.  

All payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another trip/tour. However, an existing reservation can be changed to another person. Please see the "Name Change Policy" section below.  

If you opt into a payment plan, please pay accordingly to the schedule. If more than two consecutive payments are missed, your reservation(s) will be cancelled and any payment(s) made will be forfeited.   Always contact us if you are unable to meet payment deadlines.  

Pricing is based on room occupancy (the number of people staying in a room together).  If your roommate cancel or removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur to cover the remaining hotel cost.  You are allowed to replace your roommate.  Please see the "Name Change Policy" below.

No refunds are available once the trip/tour commences. In the event of a no-show by a paid attendee, no refund shall be given.

We STRONGLY recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance.  

We do not offer refunds. Purchasing travel insurance is a way to protect your travel investment dollars in the event the unexpected happens.

If you need to cancel, you must notify us in writing by email (info@thepacktravelclub.com). Payments will not be refunded for cancellations. 

However, if a trip is cancelled by the coordinators (The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie) due to lack of interest or unforeseen circumstances you will receive a full refund.  

A name change is the cancellation of one guest and the addition of a new guest on a booking. The new guest will be subject to pay any outstanding balance that was not paid for by the original guest. 

The original guest must send written response via email to info@thepacktravelclub.com requesting a name change and provide the following information of the new guest

1) Name

2) Phone Number

3) Email Address

Only the original guest can request the name change.  The ownership of the reservation will be transferred once the original guest has provide the new guest information. 

 Travel insurance is offered by a third party, Allianz Global Assistance, not The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Plans underwritten by BCS Insurance Company, Jefferson Insurance Company or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, depending on insured's state of residence and plan type. Plan(s) may not be available to residents of all states.

Visit https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/partner for additional information. Please use ACCAM Number (Agency ID): F207410 when completing the application.

Travelers insurance is not required in order to join a trip/tour. 

The participant must inform Big Schlims and The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club on the registration page of any medical conditions, food allergy, disability, and/or physical condition. Failure to notify us may result in the Client being refused certain activities during the tour.

It is absolutely vital that you are accurate with your fitness level and medical conditions for your safety.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims will do their best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible depending on the tour, in which case The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims reserves the right to refuse the participant's service with certain conditions.

As a participant, you MUST carry medical insurance. Medical facilities vary from state to state and The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims will do their best to bring you to a proper medical facility if needed, but makes no representation and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such treatment.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, Big Schlims, and its partners reserve the right to alter the itineraries due to weather, road conditions, or other circumstances. The itinerary may be changed or canceled at any moment due to the trip to assure the safety of our clients and staff. No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes. The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, Big Schlims, and its partners do not assume responsibility for accidents or deaths that can be traced to the participants’ negligence, acts of third parties, or exterior circumstances such as weather, natural occurrences, ware, or other similar causes. 

All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions that follow. By making a booking, you accept on behalf of yourself and all those named on the booking, to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only when you have completed the deposit payment.

Marable Enterprises (DBA The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club) and Big Schlims hereby give notice that we do not own or operate motorcoaches, cruise lines, banquet or catering facilities, hotels, wineries, vineyards, restaurants, or attractions. All arrangements made for transportation, accommodations, cruises, sightseeing, attractions, meals, wine tastings etc., are made by us solely as AGENTS. We shall not be liable for any injury, death, accident, loss, damage, delay, or irregularity which may occur either by reason of defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any person or company engaged in transporting the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims will not be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of baggage and personal property.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims make no guarantees or warranties for any help, advice, and/or recommendations given before, during, or after the tour.

By participating in the tour, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, Big Schlims, and its affiliates and representatives. 

You release The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, Big Schlims, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video, and/or sound recordings.

By participating in the tour, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims or the person or entity designated to do so by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and Big Schlims.

 If you have questions, please contact us at (757) 805-5759.  

Get ready to eat your way through the nation's capital on an unforgettable culinary adventure! We will visit some of Washington, DC's favorite local eateries, where you'll enjoy a delicious mix of Southern comfort food, award-winning barbecue, authentic Mexican cuisine, and handcrafted ice cream.

Our Delicious Stops

Honeymoon Chicken
Kick off the tour with one of DC's most talked-about fried chicken spots. Enjoy crispy fried chicken served family-style alongside their signature fresh-baked rolls.

Federalist Pig
Next, we'll indulge in a family-style barbecue feast featuring:

• Smoked Brisket

• Jalapeño Sausage

• Rib Tips

• Smoked Wings

• Creamy Mac & Cheese

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Slider Rolls

Bring your appetite—this stop is packed with bold, smoky flavors that have made Federalist Pig a local favorite.

Taqueria Habanero
Experience authentic Mexican flavors with a delicious taco paired with a refreshing margarita, offering the perfect mid-tour pick-me-up.

Here's The Scoop
Finish on a sweet note with two scoops of premium ice cream from one of DC's beloved neighborhood ice cream shops. Choose your favorite flavors and savor the perfect ending to an incredible day of dining.

 ***Due to seasonal menu changes at the restaurants we visit, some menu items noted on the itinerary may change. Final will be distributed to food tour attendees one week before the trip begins.