Hey there! Happy 236th to the best city in the world! The Residence Act, which picked a site along the banks of the Potomac River, was signed into law by George Washington on this date in 1790. Read more over at the Library of Congress. (Of course DC is a Cancer) Do you dream of […]
We’ve made it through the first week of July and change, and the air is surprisingly less horrifying this weekend! What shall we do as a reward? IT IS NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY. What are your favorite french fries around town? Do you like the skinny bistro kind or are you more of a wedge […]
250 years ago tomorrow, a whole bunch of men wearing coats and stockings got together in Philadelphia in a room with no air conditioning and signed a very special document. Aside from the pride of knowing that this American experiment is one year older, I often think about how the room must have smelled back […]
Next weekend is the Fourth of July and, to be exact, it’s the 250th time we celebrate the date. I hear there are some fun things planned down at the National Mall, such as a State Fair without State Fair fare; a concert that’s just a political rally AND MORE! This short but sweet reel […]
Don’t forget– May 10 is Mother’s Day! For many years, my mom and I have been celebrating one another at many of our favorites around the Hill, but one that has a special spot in our hearts is Bistro Cacao, for their hospitality, enduring team and solid French fare. You can still make a reservation […]