Hidden Jewel of the Orient An unassuming Florida Avenue row house quietly serves up the best Thai food in the city — and plenty of it. The land of smiles If you are not looking for Thai X-ing, you might miss it. Visiting this nondescript row house turned restaurant is at Read More

Some Fun Food Finds I love lists and I love appreciation. Growing up, my mom always challenged me to compliment people, places and things, but why does this sometimes seem so difficult to do?  To combat that challenge, I’m going to present a list of all things that I Read More

I’m Going on a Picnic and Bringing… From the Mall to Teddy Roosevelt Island, D.C.  has some world-class city greenery. Recently, we profiled restaurants with great outdoor seating, now we are talking about the great outdoors themselves. Here are some places to picnic Read More

ScratchDC Will Help You Cook Like a Chef Whether you are treating yourself to a night in or trying to impress that special someone with your non-existent cooking skills, there’s a new service that will take care of all the hard work and make you look like a gourmet. ScratchDC Read More

Good Things Come in Boxes Shoes come in boxes, pastries come in boxes, rings, toys, gifts, jewelry, chocolate; what’s better than unwrapping a box full of goods? There’s something particularly magical about opening a box that’s been delivered to your doorstep.  My best friend Read More

Alfresco, All the Time The warm months are back again and you need some sun posthaste! Fortunately, D.C. has got you covered with a  wonderful selection of open-air drinking and dining venues. Check out these establishments for grub and suds in the sun. Biergarten Haus Summer is Read More