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Brunch is the official meal of the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia), and Milk & Honey Cafe takes this to the next level by being a seven-day a week brunch ONLY restaurant. Milk & Honey offers a “Top Ten Brunch” menu, including salmon hash (pictured), shrimp & grits, …
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Adoption Links DC, a local international adult adoptee organization, gathered at Hunan Manor Restaurant to share in a Chinese feast. I have seen Hunan Manor several times before (my favorite Indian restaurant, House of India, is right around …
On more than one occasion I’ve been told that I am a terrible gift receiver. Don’t get me wrong, I love gifts. I love to give them, and I love to receive them… generally. But, apparently, if I receive a gift that I, in actuality, …
Hands down one of my DC favs! Mi Cuba Cafe is conveniently located a short couple blocks from the Columbia Heights metro making it easy to grab a plate to go. Of course, dining in is always an option. When the cohort bestie suggested a …
Is it just me or wouldn’t you rather have a thoughtful, personalized Valentine’s Day gift? Who needs flowers, candy, or diamonds when you can have a good book? Who am I kidding – I want all of those things. But, I do think a hand-selected …
In 2018, I’m committed to reading more non-academic books. I started this quest with East Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane’s recently released autobiography, aptly titled The Autobiography of Gucci Mane (2017, Simon & Schuster). First of all, let me begin by saying that I stopped being a fan …
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of my DC favs! Could it be the selection of oysters, creole staples, or po’boys overflowing with fried shrimp, oysters, or catfish? Whatever your N’awlins pleasure, Pearl’s serves it up consistently and authentically. Whenever folks are visiting, Pearl’s is …