Melina

Melina

All foods were tasty and I liked the lively bright atmosphere of the restaurant. The portions were kind of small/moderate so ordering just one dish for one person wouldn’t be so satisfying for guys. A good place to eat healthy Greek foods and chat with 

Soi 38

Soi 38

It was a pretty good Thai food place with a good atmosphere. Because I was hungry or because the interior was nice the food tasted better than I thought. So far one of the best Thai places in DC for me. http://www.soi38dc.com/menus

Jang Won Restaurant

Jang Won Restaurant

There are two branches so far and I went to the one on Braddock Rd. I love their idea of splitting the dish into two enabling people to order two menus at a lower price. Because I know the very authentic taste of delicious Jjajang, 

Hill Country Barbecue Market

Hill Country Barbecue Market

I liked the moist brisket the best. It was tender and nice. To me, the ribs were the least tasty it was hard and rather dry not much meat attached. Other side dishes were pretty good too. The facility and furniture were old-fashioned/old and the 

Rasika

Rasika

This place has a decent interior and a good selection of food. Unfortunately, I had too high expectations because my friend who went before told me it was so great, I was disappointed that it wasn’t as tasty as I was told. And one fly 

China Chilcano by José Andrés (Restaurant week dinner)

China Chilcano by José Andrés (Restaurant week dinner)

It was a pleasant course meal as a ‘restaurant week’ dinner in DC. Everything was tasty and the vibe was good. We didn’t make a reservation and spontaneously visited this place because we suddenly became hungry thinking we couldn’t wait until getting home to eat 

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art

This is an excellent grand gallery. You can spend the whole day enjoying the art displayed here. You might need two days to see all of it thoroughly if you are an art lover. No entry fee. https://www.nga.gov/

United States Botanic Garden

United States Botanic Garden

There’s a conservatory and a wide fountain area just across the street. I took a walk around the fountain and it was pretty big. I’d love to sit by the fountain area if there were more shades.. Many interesting gardens inside. It’s pretty hot and 

Niagara-Toronto-Pittsburgh (Fin. Souvenirs from Canada)

Niagara-Toronto-Pittsburgh (Fin. Souvenirs from Canada)

Jakeman’s maple cream cookies: I should’ve gotten more than two boxes. Great with any hot tea. Jakeman’s maple syrup: Given out to friends and they liked it. Jakeman’s maple leaf candy: I felt like it has a little hint of a burnt maple taste/deep concentrated 

Niagara-Toronto-Pittsburgh (4. Pittsburgh)

Niagara-Toronto-Pittsburgh (4. Pittsburgh)

The things I liked about this hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown, is that it is located in the city center easy to go around and they have a lounge/breakfast buffet place/other common facilities on the top floor so you can enjoy the view