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DAY AND NIGHT: PART 1

One of my oldest friends came to town this weekend. She was my first guest in my new apartment, and I was so excited to have her. I planned out some activities and we hit the ground running. I have decided to split our weekend together into a series, Day and Night. Part I, what you are currently reading, will feature our daytime activities and Part II will feature our nighttime fun-times. 



Saturday morning started with dirty chai lattes at my new favorite coffee shop, Northside Social. I am the newest passenger on the coffee train and that's only because my life is no longer fueled by sleep. We took a brisk walk and got ready to grab the train to MetroCenter to visit the Newseum.

Can you spot her?

 I took very few photos at the museum because I wanted to take it all in. There is a wonderful Pulitzer Prize exhibit that you should check out if you are ever in the area.



The observation deck

After some culture, it was time for a walk to a ramen shop I've been eyeing. It's just around the corner from the Verizon Center, it's a few floors with the ramen on the bottom. DAIKAYA serves authentic Japanese ramen in a fun community style setting. We all went for the Shoyu with a few different add-ons-- bamboo shoots for me, extra veg for SKD, and roasted pork for AF. It is definitely a spot you shouldn't miss on your next trip to DC.

Where the magic happens.


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A picture of a picture


How cool is the exterior?


The hustle and bustle.

After stuffing ourselves to the brim, we went for a walk through Chinatown before heading back to Clarendon for a nap before out big night out. 


SUNDAY MORNING

On our way to Sunday Brunch we grabbed our lattes and headed to The Green Pig. This bistro is a hidden gem nestled in the homes of Clarendon. There is a French-American vibe with cookbook pages on the walls and eclectic pots on shelves. They serve dinner and brunch and feature a a daily "Plats du Jour." I'm going back for lasagna, who's in?


We went for the American Breakfast--sans the eggs for me. Look at that thick cut, freshly baked, double buttered cinnamon raisin bread. Are you drooling? I am. Just what the doctor ordered for a goodbye feast.



Tune back in tomorrow to find out what we got into Saturday night.

3 comments:

  1. niceeeee. that breakfast looks like the perferct portion size!

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    1. Literally the same thought that went through my head!

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  2. Girl, your writing style is tops!

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