On Saturday, I took a fun-filled impromptu winery tour around Middleburg with some friends. We started at the Tasting Room in town for Boxwood Vineyards. It was fun because you can put money on a card and swipe it in a machine for each wine you want to taste – like an arcarde! They said … Continue Reading

Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts has been revived from it’s original 1949 edition and features such useful knowledge as recipes for ancient cocktails and “How to Handle a Drunk.” Sounds like something every knowledgeable hostess should own. Also, shall be keeping this in mind for Christmas gifts…

Currently listening to Perfect Day B. and I had a very special dinner at Founding Farmers. It was sooo good. We’re definitely going back to sit at the bar and eat fried green tomatoes. B. and I both decided it was the best meal we’ve had for the money since we’ve been in DC. B. … Continue Reading

Currently listening to Connection Went to the new Darlington House last night and was so pleasantly surprised. I loved the previous Childe Harold so I was dubious about this new, upscale version. The clientelle has improved for the better I believe and the wine and beer selection is larger, too. The donut holes and dipping … Continue Reading