A few weeks ago, I brunched at Central Michel Richard – ‘twas a sunny and warm Sunday afternoon, apparently a rarity for Washington, D.C., in early May. The restaurant’s name alone evokes a sense of sophistication – an ode to French cuisine in the heart of our nation’s capital. Lured by an exquisite prix-fixe menu … Continue reading Brunch at Central Michel Richard
"Entering the Garden of 21" How does the old television soap opera adage go, or more appropriately, sing? "Like the sands in the hourglass, so are the days of our lives?" Turning 21 last week provided me with a few unprecedented, majorly minor-restricted experiences, from entering 21+ exclusive bars and what not. The only sand … Continue reading Harry & David’s Pears and Sweets Galore
Bipolar Texas weather pushed my allergies to the limit - yes, my nose feels congested and quite overwhelmed. At this moment, it has a mind of its own. When I mustered enough mental strength to leave the house while hoping my allergy-caused migraines would evaporate away, I decided to visit a pastry shop with a … Continue reading Parisian Pastries at La Patisserie
Some people consider Paris the fashion capital of the world, others say it's New York...and others believe Milan deserves the title. When it comes to gourmet and casual food, however, Paris takes the cake (or macaron, in France's case). Although I only visited for four days, nearly each meal I devoured left me hungry for … Continue reading Feasting Parisian-Style, sans Caviar
Last week, I blogged about preparing a 1920s-inspired dinner party (check it out here). This week, I'll describe the 1920s dinner party menu I served guests, which, luckily, didn't cause food poisoning - or any other malady, for that matter (at least my guests did a good job of hiding any discomfort). My 1920s Dinner … Continue reading Planning a 1920s Dinner Party Menu
Style Over Stress 