48 hours in Washington, DC

This weekend reminded me of one of those NY Times 36 hour travel articles. Have you ever read those? Here is an example: 36 Hours in Porto, Portugal. 

Friday

8 p.m.

1. ALEX AND LET ARRIVE - ...and they come bearing good news. A date and place for the wedding has been set! 

9:30 p.m.

2. PIZZA TIME - 400+ beers to choose from, roasted mushroom pizza and close by = happiness at Rustico. 

11 p.m

3. GAMES - Would not be a complete trip without Bohnanza ("the bean game") and Let is currently the reigning champion. 

Saturday

10 a.m.

4. WEDDING DRESSES - Oh my goodness, so fun. A great (and very productive) morning at Hitched in Georgetown. Imagine Say Yes to the Dress, but even more awesome. Two dresses won our hearts over.

1 p.m.

5. LUNCH - Clyde's never let's you down and after shopping, you need your nourishment. Bagel and lox for me. 

3 p.m.

6. ZOO - So cold. Animals that could withstand the weather and therefore the ones we could see: zebras, "little mammals" (ie: prairie dog's and such), horses (that looked like donkeys), lions, monkeys (including gorillas who were eating their own throw-up?!?!) tigers and birds. 

5 p.m.

7. CHINATOWN - Holiday market + friend Kate's amazing apartment and view of the city, pre-dinner. Walked ALL day, muy cold, feet turned into popsicles. 

7 p.m.

8. TOP CHEF - We meet again Graffiato. You do not cease to impress. Everything was fantastic. Just to name a few items that were consumed with great pleasure: rabbit lasagna, roasted potato gnocchi with black truffle, flat-breads with pepperoni sauce (uff!!!) and beignets with a pumpkin/caramel sauce (double uff!!!)

Sunday

10 a.m

9. EASTERN MARKET - Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, on route to Fedex Field. 

1 p.m.

10. FOOTBALL - Redskins (Alex & Let) vs. Patriots (Matt & Sofia). The couples split. Patriots win, but it came down to the wire. No hard feelings (that I know of...) Hot chocolate saved the day. 

6 p.m.

11. PENTAGON ROW - Quick post-game dinner, pre-airport drop off. Warm food = exactly what the doctor ordered. 

8 p.m.

12. AIRPORT - How is the weekend over already?