“THIS IS A PARTY!” And if that wasn’t clear from the disco ball, the sparklers, or the sequined handcuffs featured on the Pineapple and Pearls website, it is made explicit when the restaurant reaches out to confirm your RSV Because my birthday is right in the middle of Christmas and New Year’s, I’ve never had a birthday party. So, this was perfect: Pineapple and Pearls would be hosting my first…
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Across the Country and Through the Snow: Dinner at Jungsik
I drove 8 hours through the Colorado mountains in blizzard-like conditions, then got on a plane and a train into New York City… risking my life… all for a first date with a High Value Man™. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Mainly because of the…
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Things I Love: November 2023
– Vitamin D3 supplements – Green Goddess seasoning at Trader Joe’s I’ve been using this seasoning on my salads and vegetables while cooking at home. – My [near] daily little treat: the Morning Bun at Tatte – Practicing my Spanish live on Twitch. – Cute…
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Indy Go-Go
I can count on one hand the number of times Indianapolis, Indiana has crossed my mind. But when my date mentioned the possibility of having me join him on a business trip, my immediate response was, of course, “Yes.” And so it happened on that…
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Mari NYC
Last year, Guinness World Records officially declared Monday as the worst day of the week. Ouch! I can’t say it’s hard to understand why, but I do think it’s unfair. Every day is what you make of it! That’s why, after a wonderful weekend date…
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Weekend Jônt: A 2 Star Michelin Adventure
Dreams do come true – it’s just that some require a generous benefactor to act on your behalf in order to realize them. Such was the case when a very kind gentleman secured a coveted reservation slot at Jônt for myself and a friend. As…
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Celebrating Michelin with Rose’s Luxury x Bresca x The Dabney
Mondays are way more fun when they include giggles and good bites, as was the case on September 30, the eve of the release of the 2020 Michelin Guide for D.C. In celebration of the still to-be-announced list, three 2019 Michelin awarded restaurants joined up…
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2020 Michelin Star Dining in D.C.
Counting stars? Get ready to do a re-count: Michelin just released its 2020 Guide for those dining in D.C. The 2020 list is the 4th iteration of Michelin Guide in D.C. This year, Michelin keeps things consistent, adding no new 3-star to the D.C. restaurant…
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A summer night at minibar
I will never forget my first time at minibar by José Andrés… or my second… or my third (still to come), fourth (if I am so privileged), or my 19th (may the Lord continue to bless me)… The Overview Minibar minibarbyjoseandres.com Downtown [Penn Quarter], Washington,…