Ambition and marriage in DC
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Ambition and marriage in DC
Read MoreA thoughtful, wonderful meal at a small spot in the Petworth area of DC
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Read MoreI can’t believe it’s September! Where did the Summer go? Seriously?! I can’t really wrap my head around it. Instead, I’ll just start thinking about the long Labor Day weekend… Boys looking so dapper before their friend Evan’s wedding A nice little love note on my hotel pillow The DC farmers’ market in Dupont is…
Read MoreSometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. With a few minutes to spare after lunch in DC, Albert and I stopped into Idle Time Books, the store in Adams Morgan selling old, rare, and out of print books.…
Read MoreWhen we didn’t want a heavy brunch on Saturday, Liz, Albert, and I headed back to the main drag of Adams Morgan for coffee and light bites at Tryst. Liz told me it was owned by the same people as The Diner, and since I liked my meal there, I was down to try another…
Read MoreLiz raved about the seasonal goodness of Table, the restaurant where she had made a reservation during out visit. The menu is farm to table, and it felt like the table we were seated at upstairs was in the middle of someone’s living room. I was immediately comfortable. Bring on the food. The menus were…
Read MoreIn New York, diners are both common and cherished. In DC, they’re not so prevalent, so I was happy to discover The Diner in Liz’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. Everybody needs a 24 hour diner experience and I’m happy I was staying right around the corner from one AND that it happened to be a better diner…
Read MoreIn the middle of DC’s Chinatown is Graffiato, a modern Italian-ish small plates restaurant that is churning out (and I do mean churning – our food came out super quick) innovative meals for the trendy Washington set. You could definitely eat here even if you’re not feelin’ tapas, as I know many men are opposed…
Read MoreSometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. Ummmm a bookstore that’s also a bar? This is it. It’s El Dorado. At Kramerbooks, you’ll find a wide selection of literature and an adorable little café that’s open late…
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