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Mel's Life: What I ate for my Birthday Dinner
Jun 17, 2016
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.
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.
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 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.
Mel's Life: #ChristmasTree
Nov 30, 2015
El BF took me to Maynes Christmas Tree Farm today to pick out my first live Christmas Tree and it was everything. I am the most indecisive person so I was a bit anxious selecting the perfect tree when literally 20 were perfect to me (lol). I finally fell for the Goldilocks of Christmas Trees (not too big, not too small...just right). Once, we had the tree we had to decide on a theme asap because...who plans ahead? I decided on a minimalist color scheme of gold, translucent bulbs, and a pop of red. I think it turned out ok for my first official tree as an adult lol.
Merry Christmas y'all!
Xo -Mel
Mel's Life: #TickledSpringSocial
May 1, 2015
Yesterday, I went to Nomad Yard for Tickle Photo Booth's Spring Social with my friend Maxi and had a great time. Lauren really threw an awesome event that brought creatives and entrepreneurs together under one roof. I cant wait until the next event.
Mel's Life: Spring Has Sprung!
Apr 19, 2015
After the coldest Winter ever, Spring has finally sprung in DC!!! I am beyond excited because I live for warm weather and ripped shorts. This Spring/Summer I have decided to make a seasonal bucket list that I hope to get through by the end of August. You can peep the list below as well as some photos of what I have been up to (word to Instagram).
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1. Fly a Kite
2. Water Gun Fight/Frisbee
3. Beach Trip
4. Picnic
5. Go Hiking
6. Water Park
7. Bike a Scenic Trail
9. Outdoor Concert
10. Outdoor Food Festival
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Mel's Life: The 2015 Washington DC Auto Show
Feb 3, 2015
The BF and I headed down to the 2015 Washington DC Auto Show this weekend to scope out whats new this year in the world of cars. I guess you can say we are car enthusiast, more so him than I (I just think they're pretty). After walking around the convention center for hours we worked up an appetite for whiskey (naturally) and Charcuterie (classy). We headed over to the new Marriott Marquis DC downtown and decided to check out The Dignitary. The Dignitary offers an impressive whiskey collection and craft cocktail menu. I will definitely be back.
Yummy Food and New Shoes
Sep 12, 2014
Yesterday the bf and I wandered over to Newton's Table in Bethesda for happy hour and it was an absolute treat! We shared the Duck Wantons, Kapow Chicken, Truck (cant remember the name but delicious!) salad, grapefruit and mint sorbet, and the chocolate crunch (Aka a homemade kit-kat). IF you are ever in Bethesda, I highly recommend checking out Newton's table, in a sea of chain restaurants it is a gem.
I also recently stopped by the gap in Friendship Heights and bought these lovelies. As you all know by now I cannot say no to a leopard print shoe.
Gossip Girl Farewell
Dec 23, 2012
Maxi and I went to Character's Closet Gossip Girl farewell party last week at the Renaissance in Georgetown. I have probably watch all together 2.5 episodes of GG (I know...I'm not a real girl lol) but in my defense I read the books. The event took place in the Renaissance's chic lounge and the bar kept the specialty Serena and Blair cocktails flowing. I left the event with an awesome Characters Closet tote bag. After the event I grabbed dinner at the restaurant my boyfriend works at (ahhh the perks of dating a chef).
DC's Resturant Week
Aug 23, 2011
Last Friday I went to Art and Soul with my friends Kim and LP (aka my photographer...thank you for letting me steal your pictures) to take advantage of DC's restaurant week. We decided to sit outside because it was a picture perfect day in DC.
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