Month: April 2018

restaurants

Oyamel in Washington DC

Just because you’re traveling with a kid doesn’t mean you can’t try a sophisticated restaurants. Oyamel, one of the famous chef Jose Andres’ restaurants, certainly fits the bill. The staff is easy-going and friendly, the restaurant is lively, and the […]

outings, travel

National Museum of American History

First on our sightseeing docket, the National Museum of American History. A big line to get in! The Batmobile greets you. Suburbia. A Wagoneer. An old subway car: Julia Child’s kitchen: There was a whole food exhibit. Hello, Alice Waters! […]

restaurants

Maydan in Washington DC

What a great meal! Diane chose Maydan, a Middle Eastern restaurant with an open hearth in the center, and it was a big hit. Bold flavors, grilled meats, spices, sweets and delicious cocktails, too. The bar, downstairs by the hearth: […]

travel

To Washington, D.C.!

Our trip to Washington, D.C. starts now! In the snow to Stamford to catch the train: The new train magazine. Boo. Dinner in the diner, nothing could be finer… And then, to the World Wildlife Fund to meet up with […]

restaurants

Easter Brunch at Alain’s

We were going to cook. But then we got the news — Doris was in the hospital. We fretted about going to Minnesota, or at least sending Greg. We didn’t know what was going to happen. So instead of being […]

family

Easter Sunday

He is risen! Happy Easter everyone. A basket waiting for Sam on the table. At church with the family: Herself, by the altar. With Loa and Arlo! Les dorkages: Sam and Loa.    Back at the house, an Easter egg […]