Monthly Archives: February 2020

Commissary Review

When it comes to dining out, I disproportionately go for lunches and dinners rather than breakfasts, especially in DC.  It’s not that I’m not an early riser (which I am), it’s that too often gluten and dairy-free options on a breakfast menu are so limited I’m stuck with very few options that don’t exactly translate to something I can’t make at home (such as omelets).  In looking for brunch options […]

North Market Pop Shop Review

Whether you are a city person or prefer wide, open spaces, living in or around DC offers the best of all worlds because there are so many places and geographies to explore within a reasonable distance of the Distract’s boundaries.  In light of the almost-spring-like temperatures we’ve had of late, my dad and I decided to take a short trek up to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to take in the historic battlefields […]

Sweet Crimes Popup at Ice Cream Jubilee

While I wait in eager anticipation for Sweet Crimes’ 100% gluten-free bakery to open in the Capitol Hill neighborhood this year, the next best thing is their ongoing popup at Ice Cream Jubilee’s storefront on bustling 14th Street in Washington, DC.  I fell in love with their irresistible, fresh-fried donut holes at the Navy Yard foodie-emporium Smorgasburg last year (read my review). In this popup iteration, they’ve expanded the amount of […]