Writes of Passage

1073 31st Street NW (by M Street)
Washington DC, 20007

I like their high ceiling, good service and decent food.

I called twice trying to make a reservation. First time was put on hold and the second time someone picked up but never said a word. It didn’t sound good so we decided to go elsewhere. But that elsewhere had closed down.
It’s Saturday evening and Georgetown is filled with parents like us, attending our child’s parents’ weekend, mixed with regular tourist. 31st Street NW off M Street is lined with restaurants (Ristorante Piccolo, Sea Catch and Cafe la Ruche). Then we passed by the Paper Moon and … decided to give it a try. As it turned out, they’re much better in person than on the phone.

It is behind the White House, used to be called the President’s Park. Renamed to honor the Frenchman who fought in the American Revolutionary War: Marquis de Lafayette.

Kościuszko – Battles of Saratoga at the NE corner.

At the U.S. Botanic Garden.
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After the White House, we picked up two salads and headed over to the Garden.

The Amphitheater at the United States Botanic Garden in DC.
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We had salads from Chop’t (on 7th Street NW, opposite from Zengo) at the Botanic Garden: excellent salad and over the moon location. I couldn’t restrain myself from going in. Each picture I snapped, I told myself will need time I don’t have.
The story of my life.
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United States Department of the Treasury is next (east) to the White House. A few guys are playing roller hockey on a glorious day, behind the Treasury.

Tour White House garden is also a surprise. It opens two days this weekend. The timed tickets are free, first come first serve.

Don’t know the pictures are normally there but they look like an eyesore. The weather is unbelievably good.

I think he carries the real thing?

We walked over from the Kennedy Center. This place, looks unimpressive but endured a lot of important history. Starting from President Richard Nixon, if not earlier.