1) My friends and I took a day-trip to Philadelphia. We managed a sort of international culinary walking tour, witnessed two wedding photo shoots in the most pleasant summer weather and got our annual fix of vintage antique shops. For details about the food and art (along with more awesome photos like the one to the right, taken by my friend Joe) stay tuned for my trip review.
2) Several of my Fridays have been spent on a blanket with fruit, cheese and friends at "Jazz in the Garden," sponsored by the National Gallery of Art. The music has been mediocre, but the atmosphere and company are well worth the experience. Plus- it's free!
3) I finally caught the summer film series, "Screen on the Green." Watching "Dog Day Afternoon" for the first time on the National Mall with hundreds of other respectful viewers on a pleasantly breezy July night was a memorable experience. Note: In 1975, Al Pacino was a stud.
4) As a volunteer for mediabistro, I recently attended a seminar on food writing. Jane Black, the food writer for The Washington Post, served participants her well-seasoned insight and some juicy stories about the food writing scene.
5) I've also pulled a couple of all-nighters this month (one on purpose, one on accident). Lying on the roof of a friend's apartment building on 16th St as the sun rose was beautiful. Closing down the local bar and realizing my keys are inside the house as I get to front door was not cool. Thank goodness for my sweet neighbors :)
6) I will soon be working as a barista for MidCity Caffe. Thus, chances of this blog actually living up to its title are promising. I will likely share some industry news, tricks of the trade and crazy customer stories (hooray.) And obviously, if you live in the area, please come by and visit!
more later...
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