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Ah, Love! Ah Love: Ah Love Oil & Vinegar

We took a field trip down to The Village at Shirlington, a chichi little shopping and dining district in Arlington, to visit the Ah Love Oil & Vinegar store, on the occasion of their first anniversary.  They were having chef … Continue reading

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The Petit Tour of Europe, Part 4: Slovenia

The fourth and last (I promise!) entry about the EU Embassy Open House on May 12, 2012. As our last embassy, we arrived at Slovenia.  Sometimes the small embassies are the most enthusiastic about welcoming folks and showing them a … Continue reading

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Wegmans Opens Sunday In Columbia

After waiting nearly a century for the ultimate food shopping experience in North America, it has finally arrived just down the road from Olney.  Wegmans, a chain of grocery stores from upstate New York with a cult following, has come … Continue reading

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The Petit Tour of Europe, Part 3: Beer, Bread and Chocolate in Belgium

From the friendly Finns, we walked a few blocks to Belgium, and bumped into – guess what?  another line!  This one moved at a slower pace than any of the others, but we were rewarded with a winding amble around … Continue reading

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The Petit Tour of Europe Part 2 – Finland

At the Finnish Embassy, there was a longish line to get in, but it moved quickly.  We were teased by the smell of fish being  grilled at the bottom of the driveway.  Soon enough, we entered the monument to Finnish … Continue reading

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The Petite Tour of Europe, Part 1: The Brits

We had a chance last Saturday to do the Grand Tour without leaving Washington, but because of lines and distances, it turned out to be more of a Petite Tour.  Still, well worth it. This is our third time for … Continue reading

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DrinkEatRelax They Said, So I Did.

We went down to the National Harbor Wine and Food Festival on Saturday.  In the past, the OFAM has had a table there, but not this year.  We were just there to crowd-watch, eat, drink, and be entertained by chefs.  … Continue reading

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Adventures at the Kensington Farmers Market

Just when I was jonesin’ for a farmers market experience,  I got an email from Lynn Voight of All Things Olive, one of our vendors at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.  She sells at the year-round Kensington Market on … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend 4: Sunday Night Supper

I had the opportunity to volunteer for one of the Sunday Night Suppers sponsored by the “Sips and Suppers” event to benefit Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen.  This series of twenty or so simultaneous suppers took place in the … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 3: Saturday Night Sips

As I was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Newseum, I heard rumbling behind me.  I turned to see a large ham mounted on an armature rolling past, flanked by two chefs from Zaytinya.  It was the twin of the … Continue reading

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