Many weekends, I hop on the Metro and head down to my favorite DC neighborhood, Capitol Hill. Capitol Hill’s boundaries begin east of the U.S. Capitol and encompass many important landmarks, including the United States Supreme Court, Union Station, the Library of Congress and Barracks Row. Architecturally diverse homes dating back to the late 19th…
It’s just around the corner—arguably Washington’s most beautiful season—spring! And there’s no better place to take in the wonders of the Mid-Atlantic’s bounty of color than the National Arboretum. The U.S. National Arboretum is a living, breathing museum consisting of 446 acres of land bordering the Anacostia River in Washington DC. A staff of scientists and educators, along…
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It’s been an incredible year of extraordinary restaurants. As we begin the New Year, I thought I’d share my favorite dining spots of 2016: Fiola Mare: DC’s Best Restaurant Has Extraordinary Views & Food This restaurant from Fabio and Maria Trabocchi is a gift to residents and visitors of Washington DC. Fiola Mare has romance, one…
My friend Rachel Cooper (from AboutDC.com) and I are working hard on a guidebook entitled 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC. We are updating a classic book that is beloved by local hiking enthusiasts, but was published in 2007. We have updated original author Paul Elliot’s list of hikes and added new family-friendly hikes. Here’s a preview of trails…
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What makes a restaurant kid-friendly? Families say it’s having a kids’ menu with healthy options. Others say it’s when restaurants distribute crayons and games. Some moms and dads want inexpensive food, clean booster seats, and a friendly, patient wait staff. But parents agree—the best places have all those features. So here is a short list…
Pupusas at Salvadorian restaurants Why you need to try it: Cheesy goodness oozes out of this flash fried corn flour pancake, sometimes packed with beans or meat if you prefer. It’s the national dish of the El Salvador, and lucky for us, there is a huge population of El Salvadorians in and around Washington. Pupusas…
The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum has always been one of my favorite Washington DC landmarks, and I was thrilled to learn it was proclaimed a National Monument. The 200-year-old building will become the Sewall-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument and have access to much-needed funds from the United States’s National Park Service. The decision was part of President Obama’s efforts to…
It’s not hard to get a tour of the White House if you have flexibility with dates and times. You must apply through your local Congressional representative’s office, and it’s absolutely free. Here’s how to set up a tour of the White House and what you’ll see inside and outside. When I applied to visit…
One of my favorite places in the world to vacation is also one of America’s greatest treasures—Colonial Williamsburg. Wandering through the Revolutionary City’s historic shops and homes, learning how the colonials farmed and prepared their food, speaking with the living history docents who greet you on the street….it’s a history geek’s dream-come-true!! You might think you’ve seen…
Travel and Dish
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