In the heart of Mount Vernon Triangle on a rainy Friday morning, a bustling cafe rumbles with the sound of espresso machines and suited twenty-somethings debating healthcare. The popular Washington, DC spot is none other but A Baked Joint - Baked & Wired’s sister establishment open for breakfast seven days a week. Read on for … Continue reading A Baked Joint Breakfast: Biscuits, Coffee & More
It only takes a few days in Germany for the 'blogging bug' to bite. Shortly after arriving in Deutschland, I could already smell mulled wine and gingerbread floating about the brisk December air. I had no choice but to visit a Christmas market, or Weinachtsmarkt, to satisfy my cravings. The picturesque town of Rüdesheim, perfectly nestled among vineyards … Continue reading Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market
Near Logan Circle, a vibrant tapas restaurant and wine bar sits among a heap of antique furniture shops and cafés. Aptly named 'Barcelona', the imaginative spot off 14th Street NW pours Spanish flavor onto classic brunch staples. To celebrate new beginnings, birthdays and farewells, I joined my friends last Sunday at Barcelona for a casual brunch. Nonetheless, the … Continue reading Brunching in Barcelona
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
'Tis the season to family, friends, and gaining more weight in one short week than throughout the entire year! Nonetheless, when your mother so generously cooks you meals, how can you turn them down (even if they aren't Suzanne Somers-approved)? So, in the true spirit of Christmas, the family joined to create the perfect ambience … Continue reading A German Christmas, with a Spanish Ending
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