Monthly Archives: October 2010

Mexican Cultural Institute

October 31, 2010 – 6:37 pm

One of the best resources in the city for Mexican culture and art, the Mexican Cultural Institute offers a wide range of exhibits and activities for the public in their mansion turned-art gallery. Free to the public, their special exhibits will include culinary events, conferences, film screenings and festivals that highlight the diversity of? Mexican culture.

Their site also hosts a resource for kids to learn about Mexico- Mexico para ni�os. Under the events section, they also list a variety of other events in the city that pertain to Mexican heritage.

The Mexican Cultural Institute prides itself in being one of “most important artistic and cultural centers established outside Mexico”. Their mission is to educate the public and promote “the vast and rich traditions of Mexico’s cultural past and present”, while also fostering understanding between our countries. So, take some time to learn about and enjoy? this distinct and beautiful culture whose influence can be found threaded throughout America.

Happy travels! -Vanessa, Innkeeper

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Washington DC Restaurants

Italian: Ristorante La Perla

October 14, 2010 – 7:16 pm

Nestled in D.C.’s famous Georgetown area, this restaurant is just a beautiful place to eat a fine meal. Ristorante La Perla offers fine Italian dining at a price range of about? $25-$50. They have a special lunch and dinner menu, along with fine wines and desserts? to accompany any delicious meal.

Food: They pride themselves on their ingenuity and authenticity. As their site explains,
“At the heart of La Perla is a core lunch and dinner menu developed by chef Vittorio Testa and based on authentic Italian recipes. Emphasis is placed on simple, fresh ingredients and Italian cooking methods. Fresh pastas are made in-house daily, and dried pastas are imported from Italy. All meals are complemented by a selection of hand-made breads baked according to traditional methods.”

The Art: It’s not just food that can catch your eye there, but their meticulous decoration and style. “La Perla is filled with art that captures the essence of the restaurant creating a wonderful environment for the customer. Whilst dining at La Perla, you can look around the restaurant like an art gallery and absorb the personality of the La Perla.”

Location:? The closest metro is the Foggy Bottom blue line stop.? The restaurant is located right by the canal on Pennsylvania on 26th at 2600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.

For more reviews, take a look at what others have said on Yelp.

Happy noshing! -Vanessa, Innkeeper

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Washington DC Restaurants

Middle Eastern: Amsterdam Falafelshop

October 10, 2010 – 7:06 pm

Rated by Zagat as the 2011 “Best Buy, Best Sandwhich and Best Middle Eastern”, you can’t go wrong with Amsterdan Falafeshop! Currently, they’re located in Adams Morgan at 2425 18th Street, NW.

? How to order:

“This is how the menu works: When you come into our shop, you can order a falafel sandwich, fries, a brownie, soda and/or lemonade. Once you order a falafel, we fix you a fresh sandwich within 2-5 minutes. You can see us frying it right in front of you! Then you get to use your creative talent and imagination to garnish your sandwich with some of our 21 sauces and toppings.

Our garnish bar has a wide array of sauces, salads and pickles that encompass both traditional Middle Eastern and Dutch influences, with cream sauce and garlic flavors. We offer a selection of dressings for your fries as well, including traditional Dutch mayo, homemade peanut ‘saus’, malt vinegar, Old Bay seasoning and ketchup.

If you would like to cater a party or a meeting, we offer catering at various levels. We serve the salads in black, plastic, lazy-suzan-type platters, and then platters for the pita and falafel balls.”

Prices: Range from $5.50 to $11.50, depending on the amount of pitas and falafel balls you want, or need, to eat. ?

And if you’ve fallen in love with them (serves not included), take a look at at their cool stuff, which includes funny t-shirts for man and beast.

Happy noshing! – Vanessa, Innkeeper

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