Dukem

Well, I finally ate a full meal at Dukem this weekend. Even though it is only 2 blocks from our apartment I've never really gotten past the bar.... But really, that's a story for another time. Anyway, it was my first experience with Ethiopian food, so I really have nothing to compare it to... But I'll venture to say that it was pretty good. The meat had a great flavor, and there's something satisfying about eating with your hands. But all in all, it's probably not something that I would go out of my way for. It's fun to try new kinds of food, but when it comes to eating I have a tendency to keep with what I know. I will say that the place was packed – so they must be doing something right!

Dukem

www.dukemrestaurant.com

1114 U Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20009

Cheescake

Kelly and I found ourselves on a search for cheese cake around 8pm last night. We were sad to find out that Bar Pillar did not have cheesecake anymore since their pastry chef left so we were forced to adventure back out into the rain and to go to Cafe Saint Ex. Our search was over we ended up having an AMAZING piece of pumpkin cheesecake at Cafe Saint Ex. :)

Oh, and did you know...

that the Big Hunt has a little outdoor patio upstairs?

Score.

The Darlington House: As appealing as its name

Last night I walked to Dupont Circle to meet Meghan for dinner at the Darlington House. Ammaaazing Italian food, pricey cocktails, and a really a adorable atmosphere.

We were sitting in the (more formal) dining room upstairs, but there is also small bar downstairs and an even smaller patio outside. Patio is first come first serve – good luck with that one on a gorgeous night!

This would be a great place to take parents.

The Darlington House

http://www.darlingtonhousedc.com/

1610 20th Street, Northwest

Washington, DC 20009

La Tasca, Chinatown

Last night (Thursday) I went to La Tasca in China town with a friend. We had a HUGE pitcher of VERY good sangria for 1/2 price. They do this every Thursday!! It is a such a great deal! There are other deals every night of the week. I encourage you to go and experience this place. I am not sure if they have the same specials at all their locations but the Chinatown location has the specials on lock down. Our whole meal was less than $45 total including tax and the MASSIVE pitcher!

Here comes the sun- LA LA LA LA!!!

It's going to be 76 degrees on Saturday!!!

I could die of happiness :)

"The rats around here are huge."

Yesterday I saw a rat in our trash can. It was large and in charge.

Barf.

El Tamarindo

Last night Jenny and I hit El Tarmarindoto celebrate my new job at the Discovery Channel. With our Groupon our meal came out to a whopping $13 a person. Loves it!

Also loved the:

- Original margaritas (a 1/2 pitcher is certainly enough for 2 people)

- Chili con queso which was super thick and creamy; I hate runny cheese.

- The veggie enchiladas were the best I've had in a while, but the side of beans left something to be desired.

- Jenny's chimichanga came with a side salad, which I think I'll sub in next time

By the time we got home we were so full that we were literally running/tottering for our sweatpants.

El Tarmarindoto

http://eltamarindorestaurant.blogspot.com/

1785 Florida Avenue, Northwest

Washington, DC 20009

Sorry I'm not home right now – I'm walking into spider webs...

Did you know they play Gwen Stefani on Spanish radio stations?

They do. And the men working on the shop below me know every word.