By michelle
We, the Pizza, brought to us by the group that brought us Good Stuff Eatery, finally opened this week.
My friend and I went for lunch yesterday. We arrived about 11:50 (thanks to a 10 minute wait for a train… thanks WMATA!). Just as we arrived it seemed like a million other people did too… the line exploded! Luckily we were’t that far back.
The pizzas are all in the display case where you line up and they all looked GOOD. I went with a slice of the Forest Shroomin pie - Wild forest mushrooms, truffles, mozz, fresh thyme. It was ready fairly quickly and tasted great. The crust tasted to me like the crust of Pizza Hut Pan pizza (but even better if that makes sense). My friend ordered wings and he said they were OK.
There is ample seating up stairs (just like Good Stuff… ) and with TVs on the walls.
By michelle
After I first moved in to my old-but-new-to-me house last summer I busted out of the gate pretty quickly with picking and getting my first major project completed (replacing all the windows and venting the clothes dryer to the outside).
With the help of my parents and my awesome lopper, I got some major yard work taken care of- complete with my first (and hopefully last) case of poison ivy.
I fixed a leak in the basement (well I didn’t fix it… I paid someone to fix it 
).
And I had the fireplace converted to gas (well actually my parents did… housewarming/birthday/xmas gift combo).
I moved in June. All of the above was completed by late October I believe.
Next on my list was to paint the upstairs bathroom. I went and bought all of the supplies… on one of the Snow Days right before Xmas… but didn’t start painting because I didn’t want to start and run into a problem where I needed to go out and wasn’t able to due to the weather (This is all mainly linked to problems I might encounter from having to remove a painted over heat register – I am nervous about prying it off the wall without causing much damage). And so the supplies sit where I left them last December.
I have a list of projects I want to do. But I am having a hard time prioritizing.
I want to either paint or replace the siding. Can’t decide which…just when I think I have made a decision I change my mind. The gutters and downspouts all need to be replaced, but that shouldn’t be done until I get the siding situated. I want to remove the metal awning over the front porch and build a proper portico, then replace all the main entry doors. I also need to do some re-grading on one side of the house and I think build a small retaining wall on one side of the driveway, so I don’t need to mow one part of the lawn on a very steep (for me) angle – seriously I think I am going to fall and get mowed over one of these days 
I did make some progress this past weekend… I bought some plastic shelves and straightened up the garage. Now I need to look into running power to the garage and replacing the garage doors… so I can finally start parking my car inside
I also have some minor projects like install a programmable thermostat (Pepco is coming next week to do that… for FREE!! 
), install a garbage disposal, and paint the kitchen. Oh… and I want a new sofa.
I hope I win the lottery!
By michelle
I have been wanting to try Ted’s Bulletin for a few months, mainly because it’s owned by the same group that brings us Matchbox. I finally wandered in last week for a late lunch.
When you first walk in you are in the bar area and you can either sit at the counter/bar or one of the 3 tables in that section. Otherwise the main restaurant area is in the back. I sat at the bar. I ordered the Chicken Salad sandwich – *Texas toast with hand-cut fries and pickle. It arrived fast and was good, I only wish that I had known it came with tomato so that I could have asked for it to be removed
Ted’s serves breakfast all day and they are big on Adult Milkshakes (I did not try one on this visit…. it gives me a reason to go back 
):
Bailey’s Caramel Macchiato
Mocha Kahlua
Grasshopper
White Russian
Pina Colada
Nutty Professor
Tequila Sunrise
Spiked Thai Coffee
Fuzzy Navel
Strawberry Daquiri
I also want to go back and try the Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup.
Looks like another great addition to the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market area!
By michelle
Early last week I was discussing my desire to hit the H Street corridor with a friend, but I was lamenting the fact that it didn’t seem that Metro accessible. But I somehow thought I could walk from Deanwood or Minnesota Ave. After looking at a map…. um no. FF’d to later in the week when some friends and I were trying to make Saturday plans. The initial plan was Arlington Draft House to see Kick Ass…. but they only had a 4pm show… too early.
So I suggested…. H Street Country Club… for Skeeball and minigolf! I even found a shuttle that would take us from Minnesota Ave to H St. Read about that adventure here. Yelp was not favorable for the food, so I suggested another H St haunt I wanted to try… Granville Moore’s.
Walking in …. the space totally reminded me of the rowhome bars in Federal Hill/Baltimore. Long bar on one side, tables on the other. We arrived in shifts, so the first too arrive sat at the bar to enjoy some Belgian Beer. The beer list is quite extensive!
When everyone had arrived we headed upstairs to a booth. More beers…..
For dinner I of course ordered Moules (aka Mussels) – Chorizo – fennel, tomato broth and Frites (aka Fries) with sweet bourbon mustard…… YUM and YUM!! I am going back to try every way they cook the Moules!
Others ordered the Risotto Cakes, Lamb Wrap, Steak and Cheese, and Bison Burger…. among other things…. everyone seemed happy with the food.
I can see spending many hours at Dr Granville Moore’s …. especially since its very Public Transportation friendly
By michelle
The past few summers in DC, my hair was long enough to tie back during the worst of the Hazy, Hot and Humid days that are typical around here. But last fall I cut my hair to about chin length, and have been keeping it about that length. So this summer I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t be able to rely on my usual bun or even a short pony tail.
But one day in May I was cruising the aisles in Target, and stumbled upon Garnier Fructis Anti Humidity hair spray. I have been using it since June and it seems to keep my hair straight and frizz free… (even when I do something stupid like this morning and walk 1.25 miles to Metro because I didn’t feel like waiting 20 plus minutes for the next bus.)
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