Mirror Mirror is the new sound-responsive, interactive public art in Waterfront Park and I predict the new it place to snap a selfie in Old Town. The mirrored piece of public art reflects Old Town’s historic and urban environment, the Potomac, and the spectators themselves allowing for visitors to have an uniquely interactive experience. The artRead the Post
What’s a Party without Deviled Eggs . . .
A friend of ours, John, left Old Town and moved to Richmond. So we had a few people over to celebrate his next chapter and I decided to do a southern inspired menu since he was moving further south. And with a southern menu, I needed to southern-up my deviled eggs. I scoured the internetRead the Post
Ruth’s Chris’ Ranch Dressing โ Super Easy. Super Delish!
Years ago, when Miles was still working we went out to Ruth’s Chris on a random Tuesday. Rather decadent at the time. Fancy dinners didn’t usually happen on a Tuesday when the 9-5 was part of our world. (My how times change with retirement! lol.) We, of course, indulged in steaks and sides. But IRead the Post
The Commodore’s Ball at the Old Dominion Boat Club
Question: Why is pirating so addictive? Answer: They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked! That was one of the dozens of pirate jokes hanging off the orange and black balloons dangling from the ceiling of the Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) during the Commadore’s Ball — the pirate jokes being justRead the Post
Green Goddess Dressing โ Sharing Ina Garten’s Recipe at the Old Dominion Boat Club’s Commodore’s Ball
Green Goddess is one of those dressings everyone says they love but it’s not so easy to come by when ordering greens out and about.ย Having never made this particular dressing before I went to my trusty source on all things cooking related, the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. Ina actually serves her Green Goddess withRead the Post
Touring the Old Dominion Boat Club’s New Clubhouse
The new Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) clubhouse is just about complete. Members have been anxious to see the new building and just recently got their chance.ย My husband, Miles, and I along with many others took the official tour of this gorgeous building this past weekend. Outside Our official tour guide was ODBC Governor ErnieRead the Post
Old Town Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day . . . Gobble Gobble
Would your Thanksgiving be a little happier if you went out to eat this year? No cooking. No cleaning up. Just feast with yourย loved ones and let someone else do all the work in one of Old Town’s fabulous restaurants! Confirmed as open onย Thanksgiving plusย information they currently had available . . . Bastille 3 coursesRead the Post
Grandma’s Farm Themed Birthday Party in the Heartland
With the Iowa Caucus less than a week away it got me reminiscing about our last trip to the Heartland. Miles, Fefe, and I headed to the Iowa at the end of the summer to celebrate Grandma’s 86th birthday. When people hear Iowa I think they assume we’re going to a farm. We actually stayRead the Post
Old Town Alx โ A Magical Christmas Town
I always start to feel the holiday season in Old Town when I see the lights adorning King Street. Then I feel Christmas once the tree in Market Square is lit and our tree is up at home. I unpack the Christmas decorations which includes Fefe’s tiny little Christmas dress (Fefe is our 3 pound Yorkie).Read the Post
Our Trips to Salamander: Past, Present, and Future — Visiting the DC Areas Only 5 Star Resort
Part of our stay, spa treatments, and food was complimentaryย but I was under no contractualย obligation to write this article.ย We all know how perfectย Old Town is for celebrating special occasions. After all we are one of the 5 most romantic cities in the country. And with that it makes it pretty easy for your significantRead the Post
