Firefly

Firefly

Good place for a semi-casual or half-formal gathering. It’s quite a spacious restaurant, the interior was modern but cozy. A few tables were occupied by the time around 6 for dinner. The amount of food was less than I expected I ordered more dishes later. 

Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades

Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades

A cozy Italian restaurant. It was hard to find a parking lot around there at that time so I had to park far and walk to the restaurant. I guess locals come to this restaurant often. I saw quite a few moms with children come 

Un je ne sais Quoi…

Un je ne sais Quoi…

Great French patisserie cafe in DC. There’s a gluten-free cake/merveilleux, too. I love the desserts sold here. Seats are limited, with a few tables inside and outside. When crowded, people just line up for take-outs even. https://unjenesaisquoi.square.site/

Old Ebbitt Grill

Old Ebbitt Grill

A good restaurant for formal gatherings near the White House. Reservation is recommended, it’s crowded even on weekdays. All menus I tried tasted over average and the amount of food was generous enough. The atmosphere is quite lively and the interior decorations are antique. http://www.ebbitt.com

Chima Steakhouse

Chima Steakhouse

All-you-can-eat buffet salad bar and Brazilian rodizio-style meat place. Meat lovers should pay a visit here. Perfectly grilled meats, pineapples, and quite a variety of salad bar menus. Servers with skewers of meat plates come and go seeing your tokens on the table ‘yes please/no 

Cafe Colline

Cafe Colline

All menus ordered were so tasty. I think there’s a change in the menu from time to time. An old lady sitting next to our table asked if she could take a picture of what we were having. I guess she wanted to save it 

Mexico – Cancun

Mexico – Cancun

Thank God we were able to enjoy the year end and new year time in Cancun in this Covid pandemic. Although we had a fuss extending one more day due to the flight cancellation caused by snowstorms in the US, overall it was a relaxing 

Emissary

Emissary

Good place for brunch and chat. www.emissarydc.com

Seven reasons

Seven reasons

Had a wonderful year end gathering with my friends at seven reasons. The food was delicious, the service was good and the vibe was lively. www.sevenreasonsdc.com

Olivia macaron (to go)

Olivia macaron (to go)

Super light macarons. It’s advertised 100% gluten free. Although these were very sweet I felt somewhat healthy. I wish they put more cream and flavor to it. www.oliviamacaron.com