Big A is a social guy who loves nothing more than scheduling gossip dates with friends, whether over lunch (something light so he has room for a treat later in the day), coffee (always an Americano) or cocktails (bubbly is his beverage of choice, but he’s also happy with a glass of good red). This past week was a particularly social one for Big A, and he was able to catch up with various friends he hadn’t seen since the holidays. He heard all about a friend’s Canadian Christmas at the Caribou Coffee down the street from National Geographic, and caught up on a friend’s wedding plans and other fun going-ons at the Penn Quarter Teaism.
Big A also met up with a friend for lunch at the National Gallery (barely making it in time as he got distracted by a friendly game of chess on the way there). He loves dining in the National Gallery’s Refectory, which has great views of the city, tasty food, and an inviting bowl of M&Ms by the register (every meal must end with a sweet after all). Sadly he did not have time to wander the galleries, so he hopes to visit again soon, perhaps this time dining at the Garden Café, which currently has a French menu designed by chef Michel Richard in honor of the soon to open exhibition From Impressionism to Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection.
Big A’s most decadent gossip date was at ACKC, a cocoa bar café and chocolate shop where there are just so many treats to be had. The store was stocked up on Valentine’s Day goodies (Big A thinks the day is quite silly, but he is happy for any excuse to indulge in chocolate). As he perused the different displays he thought about getting something sweet to take home, that is until he came across the chocolate thong, which rather spoiled his appetite.
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