Located just one block from the White House, the historic Octagon House has an intriguing history as well as a one-of-a-kind architectural look. Constructed in 1801, it was designed by William Thornton, the U.S. Capitol’s architect. Later, it was used as the temporary home of President Madison and his family when the British attacked and… (Continue reading)
Trattu in DC: Italian Classics Done Right
Diners love Trattu for good reason — it offers great service, charming ambiance, and delicious food. If you’re longing for a romantic getaway to Venice, be kind to your wallet, and head to Trattu instead, not far from The Ellington apartments. Settle in with your special someone or some friends for a meal of house… (Continue reading)
Casbah Café: Outstanding Mediterranean in D.C.
Visit the Casbah for a taste of the Mediterranean mixed with a bit of Morocco right in Washington D.C., convenient to The Ellington apartments. Classic slow-stewing methods deliver exotic stews with excellent spicing, such as chicken and lamb tajine, named after the clay cooking pot used in North Africa. Other popular menu items include Lamb… (Continue reading)
Treasures of Western Art at the National Gallery in Washington DC
Since 1937 The National Gallery of Art, convenient to The Ellington apartments, has been growing and preserving American and European treasures, when Andrew Mellon’s art collection was left to the U.S. Fellow collectors followed Mellon’s lead by also willing their private art to the gallery, and benefactors have made sure that the museum can work… (Continue reading)
Cava in Washtington D.C.: Mediterranean Cuisine
Not far from The Ellington apartments, Cava is the one of the latest additions to the ever-growing mezze craze. In case you don't know, mezze is the Mediterranean version of tapas — small plates ordered in quantity and shared with your fellow cohorts – or not. Patrons at this Washington D.C. haunt swear that some… (Continue reading)
Komi: Reputed Top Restaurant in Washington D.C.
The sparseness of Komi’s website is as revealing about the award-hoarding restaurant as the overflow of what one reviewer calls the “Komi-worship” by its many fans. The Washington D.C. press reports about the Obamas’ date there in 2010 is also suggestive of this small restaurant’s high-altitude reputation. Not far from The Ellington apartments, dinner reservations… (Continue reading)
A Historic Bazaar on Capitol Hill: Washington D.C.’s Eastern Market
Eastern Market in Washington D.C. does not consider itself an ordinary farmers market. After all, it landed in the number 3 position on the 2010 AOL Travel News of Washington’s top attractions. Ahead of the Smithsonian?!? Despite a 2007 fire that forced renovations to the building that houses the inside vendors, this historic market boasts… (Continue reading)