Plump pineapples, crisp watermelon and juicy mangoes add natural pops of color to South Beach at the Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Lincoln Road, a popular pedestrian shopping destination between 16th and 17th Streets, transforms into an open-air market each Sunday overflowing with local fruits and vegetables - along with antiques, clothing and more for the savvy … Continue reading Quick Guide: Lincoln Road Farmers Market
The holidays already seem like a distant dream. I was frolicking across the French Riviera just a week ago, but it feels like an eternity. Perhaps the freezing Washington, DC air is to blame... At least I have fond and fresh memories to keep me afloat as I settle back into reality. This is the … Continue reading Discovering the French Riviera, Part One: Nice, France
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
During the long weekend, my family and I drove to Wiesbaden. The state capital of Hesse, located also in southwestern Germany (just under an hour's drive from Heidelberg), the city boasts ancient hot springs and some of Germany's finest casinos. It's no wonder why real estate costs so much in that region; with gargantuan yet … Continue reading Milling Around Wiesbaden’s Marketstrasse
Style Over Stress 