Archive for August, 2011

World Tour: Polo In My Backyard
[ 0 ] August 5, 2011 |

World Tour: Polo In My Backyard

Located deep in the rich mountains of Kolkata in West Bengal is the Calcutta Polo Club.  The Calcutta Polo Club only came across my path when I decided to attend a local polo competition and wanted to know the origins of the game.  The Calcutta Polo Club is the oldest polo club in the world […]

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America Eats Tavern
[ 0 ] August 4, 2011 |

America Eats Tavern

A couple of ladies on a food tour around the nation.  That is the best way to sum up my evening at America Eats Tavern.  Recently, I dined with two of my fave food champs in the area, Thrifty DC Cook and Pursuit of the Peacock.  Let me preface this post by stating that I […]

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Hump Day Roundup
[ 0 ] August 3, 2011 |

Hump Day Roundup

*Somebody important has a birthday looming.  No, I’m not talking about myself this time, I’m talking about our President.  President Obama celebrates his 50th birthday tomorrow (Gosh, he soo young!). To celebrate the big 50, Z Burger is serving up 50¢ burgers and milkshakestomorrow to all visitors who mention the magic words to the cashier:  […]

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Creamy Prosciutto and Pea Pasta
[ 2 ] August 3, 2011 |

Creamy Prosciutto and Pea Pasta

2-3 tbsp. olive oil 1 package of prosciutto 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped) 1 shallot (finely chopped) 2 ½ tsp. fresh thyme (*Add an additional tsp. to this if you would like to use as a garnish) 1 container of Philadelphia Cream for Cooking ½ cup frozen green peas 1 lb. linguine Salt (to […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: 20%
[ 1 ] August 2, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: 20%

Ever been out with someone who is simply a bad tipper? Now I have discussed the other side of tipping, it is a kind gesture on the part of the customer to show appreciation for the good (*key word: good) service.  On the flip side, if the server does their part, then it behooves the […]

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