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2009 Summer Resolution Tour
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1. Yogiberry
*3.5 stars*
Hadn't been here since last summer, so I didn't know they'd switched to self-serve, which I absolutely love. They get major points for the flavor and topping selection, but I can't give them more than 3.5 stars based on last night's…More »
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6/1/2009
*3.5 stars*
Stop nr. 1 on my "Summer Resolution Tour 2009." I got the small original with… Read more »
2. Plaka Grill
This was stop nr. 2 on my "Summer Resolution Tour 2009."
Turns out that driving along 123 on a Saturday afternoon is just as/more painful as being on Rockville Pike on a weekend afternoon -- who knew?
I'd expected this place to be a tad larger, but no…More »
3. The Pie Gourmet
Stop nr. 3 of my "Summer Resolution Tour 2009."
After having a late lunch at Plaka, it seemed only logical to stop in at the much revered Pie Gourmet for a slice of Americana.
I found it easily, went in and definitely was not charmed as in, "Isn't this…More »
4. Sabroso Grill - CLOSED
Stop nr. 4b on Summer Resolution Tour 2009
(Stop 4a was walking along a closed-to-traffic Sligo Creek Parkway -- very cool!)
*4.5 stars*
I'd been wanting to try Sabroso for quite a while. I love me some Peruvian chicken, but for whatever reason I'd…More »
5. Cacao - CLOSED
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 215-6945
Categories:
Desserts,
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
The macaroons are absolutely divine. Not too sweet, not too small, not too big, creamy but not annoyingly so. Just perfection.
Also, the dark chocolate truffle is a must for any dark chocolate lover.
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6/10/2009
Damn the rain, damn the dark skies, damn these stupid storms. I needed to get out of the house last… Read more »
6. The Dubliner
*3.5 stars*
Stop nr. 6 on my Summer Resolution Tour 2009.
This the type of place I find hard to rate. Is it 3 stars, is it 4? It was pretty good, but nothing outstanding. Service was good, bathrooms clean, nice patio. I can't judge too much on food…More »
7. Café Berlin
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-7656
Category:
German
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast
Stop #7 on my Summer Resolution Tour 2009.
I wish I'd realized how close this was to Union Station last year when my my sister often took the train down from Boston due to a serious family medical situation. I suffered through too many subpar meals…More »
8. Mi Rancho
Stop nr. 8 on my Summer Resolution Tour.
The service here is ridiculously slow, but the patio is great for hanging out on a warm summer evening. The chips and salsa were decent, but the salsa was surprisingly spicy. I wasn't particularly in the mood…More »
9. Commissary
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 299-0018
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Logan Circle
Stop number 9 on my Summer Resolution Tour.
It was a glorious summer evening, and a friend and I were hoping to eat outside. Alas, everyone else in DC had the same idea. We ended up at a window table at Commissary. I liked the vibe of the place,…More »
10. Pitango Gelato
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 332-8877
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Logan Circle
I had the great fortune of enjoying some Pitango cold creamy goodness again on one of those hot and humid DC summer days. And I can officially announce: their pistachio gelato is now one of my absolute favorite foods.
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7/16/2009
*4.5 stars*
I was able to stop by again, and this time chose the pistachio and chocolate noir.… Read more »
11. Pasha Land
Lesson learned during this dinner: I prefer not to watch a belly dancer while eating.
It was 5:30pm on a Friday. I'd spent the afternoon at my work picnic, then bopping around at some stores. A friend and I had plans to meet at the Kentlands.…More »
12. Kopper Kettle Restaurant & Pub
I was roadtripping with a friend who is a bit obsessed with small-town/country family style restaurants. She has a GPS, so we hunted this place down when we were finally ready for a meal.
When you start looking at the menu and checking out the…More »
13. Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
When you're paying $169 (Canadian, or about $143 US) a night, you have certain expectations. That the furniture in your room won't be scratched and beat up, that the elevators will work, that you might have free internet access, that you won't have…More »
14. Sapporo Japanese Restaurant
This place is awesome! $19 for all-you-can eat sushi and other stuff? Sign me up! Here's the deal about Sapporo -- you can order absolutely anything off the menu: sushi rolls, hand rolls, tempura, salad, soup, dessert. Yup, all of that for only…More »
15. Toby's Goodeats
This place was a godsend! After having spent $15 (plus tax and tip) for tea, 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, potatoes and toast at the Sheraton restaurant the previous day, I dragged my friends here. As we walked up, we noticed the sign advertising…More »
16. Cocoa Patisserie
This cafe is a gem in a sea of mediocrity that is the Sheraton Hamilton. It is connected to the lobby of the hotel, and also to the passageway of shops behind the hotel. The cafe was not open on Canada Day (which is just fine with me), but I was…More »
17. Chat-A-Whyle Restaurant
On our way back from Canada, we decided to stop in Bath, a historic town with a nice looking Main Street, for dinner. There were a number of options, but we chose Chat-A-Whyle. It was a solid choice -- the restaurant is very clean, service is very…More »
18. Chicken On The Run
This is the closest Peruvian chicken joint to my place, yet it's taken me forever and a day to finally try it. My office mate suggested we grab some chicken for lunch, and named Don Pollo. Not wanting to drive quite that far, I counter-offered…More »
19. Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-5807
I hereby nominate the Hillwood Gardens as one of the most beautiful and romantic places in DC.
Hillwood Museum and Gardens truly is one of DC's hidden treasures. It fits right into a city as international and diverse as ours. From the fabulous…More »
20. Red Velvet Cupcakery
Purely for research purposes, only for the common good, for absolutely no personal gain....the last time I was in Penn Quarter, I stopped in at Red Velvet to try their vegan/gluten-free cupcake, a chocolate cake called Black Velvet. It was pretty…More »
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1/25/2010
The peanut butter cup cupcake is as good as I'd remembered. A friend who had it for the first time… Read more »
21. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-3939
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Penn Quarter
This is not your grandmother's theatre! I grew up in a family that often went to the theatre and other cultural events but as can be expected from older people, my parents stuck with the typical safe and traditional stuff.
I had the pleasure of…More »
22. Moorenko's Ice Cream
It was a beautiful summer day, and I was craving ice cream. I decided to try some place new instead of hitting up my old standbys.
First thing to be noted about Moorenko's -- what a cruddy location! It is nowhere near the new "Silver Sprung", thus…More »
23. Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
*2.75 stars*
When the service is very friendly, it pains me to give few stars. A friend who works nearby and I stopped here before catching a movie. Said friend comes here a lot, so I can tell you that Mondays are BOGO - Buy one, Get one free.…More »
24. Tropical Ice Cream Cafe
If you like peanut butter, I highly recommend that you make your way over to Tropical Ice Cream Cafe and ask for a double scoop of their peanut ice cream. It's full of creamy peanut butter-y goodness and some of the best ice cream I've had recently!
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7/24/2009
I am loving doing my Summer Resolution Tour! Trying out new places every week is fun, although also… Read more »
25. Sundaes At the Cottage
Considering other Western Michigan frozen dairy spots, the prices are a tad high here. However, variety is enormous and the picnic tables and Adirondack chairs make for a pleasant place to hang out on a summer night. The place is popular, however,…More »
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7/29/2009
In terms of variety, this place just rocks. My brother-in-law and I went here for the first time,… Read more »
26. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-1580
Categories:
Botanical Gardens,
Art Galleries,
Music Venues
The winter holiday displays at the Meijer Garden are wonderful, and should not be missed. Kids and kids at heart will love the trains that travel through several rooms in the greenhouse, the Grand Rapids landmarks made of natural materials, the…More »
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8/9/2010
The Chihuly exhibit is amazing!
And - the kids' garden is fantastic. The Great Lakes feature is one… Read more »
27. Grand Rapids Brewing Company - CLOSED
If you're trying to eat healthy, or cannot have dairy products, you'll probably want to find another establishment at which to have your meal. Grand Rapids Brewing Co has a large menu, but many items are fried or slathered in various dairy products.…More »
28. Caliyogurt
Hi, I'm Dee. I'm a Yelpaholic.
I knew I had hit rock bottom one day as I was driving in the vicinity of Caliyogurt, and the thoughts that entered my head were not, "Oh, I'd love me some fro-yo right about now" or "I'm craving some frozen dairy." Nope,…More »
29. Rock Creek Bethesda - CLOSED
*3.5 stars*
Returned here for winter restaurant week. I really want to like this place more than I do. I like the idea, and the food is good, but....
-- service was not so great. There were 3 of us, we ordered 2 coffees and I asked for tea and…More »
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8/7/2009
For Bethesda Restaurant Week, I made lunch reservations at Rock Creek and then found two friends to… Read more »
30. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
It's one of the hottest days of year, so the logical thing to do is to find a large air conditioned building and hang out there for a couple of hours. Naturally, if you don't wish to have several dozen brain cells die, I'd suggest staying away from…More »
31. Silver Line MBTA
*3.5 stars*
I flew into Boston at a time of day during which it would be ill advised for my sister or niece to drive to the airport to pick me up. So, my niece explained the Silver Line to me, and I took that to South Station, where I caught the Red…More »
32. Kickass Cupcakes
Wow, I'm a bit surprised by all of the negative views. After a homemade dinner while visiting my sister in Somerville, she says "I've got something great for dessert" and produces a box of 3 Kickass Cupcakes. I ate the Green Monster, and I have to…More »
33. Dish
First, thank you Yelp! Second, I wish more places like this existed.
After spending some time in Harpers Ferry National Park, my friend and I made our way to Charles Town because I had read the rave reviews of Dish on Yelp.
This is not the type of…More »
34. Lilit Cafe
After having driven past this place a million times and having read the positive reviews on Yelp, a friend and I met here for lunch. The set-up is a little strange, and it's not intuitive as to where you should go to order. However, once I figured…More »
35. Airtran Airways
I dislike the way AirTran nickels and dimes for everything, including a reserved seat, although they do charge less for checked bags than many other airlines. However, they get major bonus point from me for not only having direct DC-Milwaukee…More »
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9/8/2009
I had my first experiences with AirTran this summer by flying them twice in three weeks. The first… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Dee B.
The Best (and worst) of Bethesda (66)The good, the bad, and the in-between in the Bethesda area |
2012 Summer Resolution Tour! (7)In what has become an annual quest, I am kicking off my Summer Resolution Tour for this year. Goal: to visit at least one new place every week, yelping along the way. Decided to start a bit earlier this year, as well. More fun, more yelping, more new stuff. Woohooo!!! |
Rockville - The Pike and further afield (57)There's more to Rockville than just the Pike. |
Honest Tea Addiction (7)Although my favorite drink is water (seriously!), I do love Honest Tea, and am always happy to see it sold at any dining establishment or store. |
Off the beaten path (10)Places and spaces that are not as well-known, but that I have enjoyed. |
BeNe vacation (20)A wonderful week spent in Belgium and the Netherlands. |
All the Chocolate in Belgium (4)Although I was unable to purchase or sample all of the chocolate in Belgium, I made considerable strides toward that goal. |
2011 Summer Resolution Tour (40)Resolved: to try at least one new place every week between the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and the Monday of Labor Day weekend. |
Fun in Philly (8)Finally got to see some of Philadelphia over a 48-hour period. This is what I saw and where I ate! |
Planes, trains, automobiles (7)About getting from Point A to Point B |
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Bethesda, MD
Yelping SinceApril 2008
Things I Lovelaughing, belting out songs with friends, Milwaukee, Riga (Latvia), sunny days, poetry, traveling, spring in DC, wise statements from 4 yr olds, Latvian jewelry, down pillows and comforters, baking, chocolate chip cookies, salmon, guacamole, peaches, tulips daffodils and hyacinths
Find Me Ina windowless office during the week, anywhere else at other times.
My Hometownthe wonderful American Midwest
My Blog Or WebsiteIsn't Yelp enough?
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm traveling or planning travel.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy reviews are useful and cool. (For funny you'll need to look elsewhere!)
The Last Great Book I Read"The Secret Life of Pronouns" (Pennebaker)
My Favourite MovieYou Can Count on Me, The Singing Revolution, How the Grinch Stole Xmas
Most Recent DiscoveryNot discover, just reminded: why is European coffee much better than American?
Current Crushtall friendly Dutch men