Beau and I flew up to DC the weekend before Thanksgiving to see our dear friends, Josh and Kelly. I think the last time we were there was two years ago. They’ve moved since then since they’re expecting a little girl in early February.
We had a great time traipsing all over DC with them and just catching up and laughing for the weekend.
Our first day in we went to a Mexican place Beau and I had chosen that was essentially Mexican tapas type thing. Small plates of Mexican food to share. It was super good, but too expensive. And the whole time I was wishing for a margarita. I shouldn’t do that to myself…put temptation right in front of me.
Friday we had a leisurely morning with a fantastic breakfast by Kelly. Bacon and sausage and eggs with herbs and cheese in them. And then…popovers! Now, I’ve tried to make these. Flop. But no, not Kelly’s. Hers were light and airy and delicious. I had two. J After breakfast we headed downtown to a new museum called the Newseum. It basically showcases all of the major news cases in the last 100 years or so and some farther back than that. It was really interesting. And they had a section all about 9/11 with the top of the World Trade Center (pictured).
Friday night was the best dinner. Le Diplomat – a French bistro downtown that was to die for. I still contend that French food is some of the best in the world. How could you possibly go wrong with that much butter?!?!? Simply…you can’t. Josh and Kelly convinced (not hard of course) to all share the truffled mushroom tart for an appetizer. No problem! And so glad we did. Yummo. And here’s the rest…
Josh
1st course: French Onion Soup
Entrée: Burger (which he claimed was one of the best he’s ever had)
Kelly
1st Course: French Onion Soup
Entrée: Roast Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (which happened to be laden with butter)
Dessert: Two scoops of chocolate ice cream
Beau
1st course: Salad Lyonnaise (Frisee with bacon lardons and a poached egg-his favorite)
Entrée: Steak Frites
Dessert: Profiteroles drizzled with chocolate
Kathryn
1st course: Salad Lyonnaise
Entrée: Steamed mussels and a white wine butter sauce J
Dessert: Split those profiteroles with Beau
And yes, there was wine and mocktails and tons of bread and we left so completely happy and full. And when we got home, this pregnant girl went right to bed.
Saturday was another leisurely morning that had us eventually at a sports bar to watch the Carolina Gamecocks play some football. You can obviously see that my dear husband is smiling, therefore, we won. And we finished that night off with some super good pizza form Whole Foods. Did anyone else out there not know that they do two large pizzas for $20?!?!? What a deal!
Sunday was another great leisurely morning at Josh and Kelly’s house and then headed out to the Baltimore Aquarium, which is one of the best. On the way, Beau had a genius idea. Pit Beef. If you’ve ever watched The Wire, they talk about Pit Beef in Baltimore. So onward we went in search of some of that goodness for lunch. And we found it, right next door to a gentleman’s club, which we did not visit. Man that food was good and greasy and filling. Josh and Beau both ordered the pit beef sandwich that included, shredded pit beef, Italian sausage and corned beef (as pictured), while I ordered a cheeseburger and Kelly got a turkey reuben. Super yummy and then we were super full.
The aquarium truly was amazing and it’s something anyone should see if they’re up that way. From there, Josh and Kelly took us to the airport to head back to Charleston. It was a great trip and we’re so glad we made it. Definitely the last time all four of us will be together as just the four of us. Next time there will be seven total!
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