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I feel like we need a virtual vacation here, which is why I’m finally posting my Tulum girls trip that I took with Gina and Brandy this past February. We visit each other two or three times a year and one or two of the visits always involve a destination trip (domestic or international). For …
Rose’s Luxury717 8th St SEWashington, DC 20003 Cost: $$$Our bill: ~$82 (food, beverage, tax and tip)Our rating: ★★★★☆Vibe: CasualCuisine: New AmericanReservations: They only offer same-day, group reservations for groups of 6-8, and rooftop garden reservations. Everything else is first come, first serve. Our thoughts: Even six years after it was named Best New Restaurant in America in 2014 by Bon …
Emmy Squared1924 8th St. NW,Washington, DC 20001 Cost: $$Our bill: $67.10 (food, beverage, tax and tip)Our rating: ★★★★★Vibe: CasualCuisine: Detroit-Style PizzeriaReservations: not needed When I went to Austin five years ago, I had the most amazing Detroit-style pizza at Via 313. Before Austin, I had never even heard of this style of pizza and honestly, I don’t think there was any …
Nina May1337 11th Street NWWashington, DC 20001 Cost: $$$Our bill: $159.47 (food, beverage, tax and tip)Our rating: ★★★★★Vibe: CasualCuisine: New AmericanReservations: yes, recommended A friend of mine and blogger, Laura, suggested we try out Nina May as she used to work with one of the chef/owners. Unlike our usual date night with just the two of us, we decided to mix …
Compass Rose1346 T St NWWashington, D.C. 20009 Cost: $$$Our bill: ~$180 (food, beverage, tax and tip)Our rating: ★★★★☆Vibe: CasualCuisine: International street foodReservations: yes, recommended Our thoughts: A solid choice if you’re looking for international cuisine and tasting flavors from around the world without leaving the country. As you can see in the first photo, there …
Reveler’s Hour1775 Columbia Rd. NWWashington, D.C. 20009 Cost: $$$Our bill: ~$150 (food, beverage, tax and tip)Our rating: ★★★★★Vibe: Mix between casual and elegant casualCuisine: Italian (wine, pasta, small plates)Reservations: yes, recommended Our thoughts: We loved this place. It’s a new restaurant in Adams Morgan by the team behind Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat. The theme …
I am FINALLY writing about the girls trip that I took to Southern France this past June. There is so much to fill you in on and a fun little surprise at the end! First, let me talk about how this girls trip came about. I have been a long time follower of Lauren/Aspiring Kennedy …
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Our quick jaunt in Dublin, Ireland! We were in the city for less than 12 hours!
Our visit to the quaint and vivacious city of Cork, Ireland!