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Mel's Life: What I ate for my Birthday Dinner

I turned old 29 this past Tuesday and decided to try Masseria with my good friend and fellow food enthusiasts (aka literally eating money) Naddia. Masseria is located in the old Florida Ave Market side of the newly renovated Union Market here in DC. It is an oasis amongst warehouses and a pleasant surprise if you are not searching for it.

The cuisine is coastal European and takes you on a blended journey through Italy and Greece. A clear nod to Chef Nicholas Stefanelli's background. For dinner I decided to go with 4 courses because I decided to devour loaded baked potato fries at Bar Deco because I am a savage.
 Anyway...I digress.... 
I almost had a near death experience straight out of the gate because I was half listening to the bread plate description. Of course the first thing I decided to eat had seafood in it. So I had to hightail it to a nearest pharmacy and inhale a Benadryl. Long story short...I scared our server to death but I survived. 

For my first course I had Pinzimonio which is a light and refreshing vegetable salad. My second course I had the Carne Curda which is veal tartare with black truffle and parmigiano.  AMAZING...
For my third course I had the BUE, aged sirloin steak. The Texan in me couldn't pass up the opportunity to enjoy a well cooked piece of steak. My fourth and final course was dessert. I believe I had the Torta Al Cioccolato, I am not exactly sure because the Benadryl had kicked in at this point. However my dessert was eyerollingly good.








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DC's Restaurant Week: DBGB

Last Friday I went to DBGB with a couple of my friends to indulge in their Restaurant Week menu. I have wanted to dine at DBGB since the restaurant first opened last year in DC. The fare is part brasserie part tavern, blending deliciously American and French cuisine. For dinner I had Tomato Gazpacho, the Flank Steak, and Blueberry Tarte for dessert. All in all it was a good solid meal. I would like to visit again to try more of the menu.

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Mel's Life: Brunch in the Burbs

On Sunday, I went to brunch at Del Frisco's Grille (not to be confused with the other Del Frisco's) at the new Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda with my friend Naddia (hey girl!). We each had the Chicken and Waffles (mehh) and decided to share the Grit Cakes (you have to try these!!!!) and a side of scrambled eggs. After brunch we headed over to the coffee bar at Summer House to indulge in cookies and coffee. I need to take a second to honor the chocolate chip cookies there....

So
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GOOD!
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If you ever find yourself in North Bethesda be sure to check out the shops and restaurants at Pike & Rose. It's urban oasis in the sprawl of suburbia and you won't be disappointed. 
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Mels Life: Happy Birthday LP!

Yesterday LP and I celebrated his birthday super low-key in Bethesda. I took him to two of my favorite places Food & Wine Co. and Vino Volo. We talked about life, growth, and the future. We both have come so far and it is always a good time strolling down memory lane. 






I wish you many more birthdays, great success, and happiness! :)

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Food: Central - Sunday Brunch

Brunch is one of my favorite meals even before it became a millennial cliche (ugh). I recently tried Central's Sunday brunch and it was fantastic. For $25 you can choose three courses from a pre fixe menu and for an additional $10 you can enjoy bottomless drinks while you dine (woot woot mimosas!). I had the French Onion soup (eye rolling good), Fried Chicken and Waffles (I swear i'm not typical), and the Chocolate Mousse. If you're ever in DC on a Sunday and have a hankering for brunch stop by Central. You're welcome in advance.




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