SWEETS & DRINKS

Three different milks they say? Well that's three layers of experience to me. This beauty has me salivating as I type. What a scrumptious way to wrap up such an amazing experience, with a succulent surprise floating in a sea of dulcified milk. 

Fogo de Chão

Washington,DC

This beautifully decorated establishment is located in what I like to call, "The cut". The perfect location so that it's never too crowded. I went during happy hour, the people were very social and the drinks were very good, but the highlight of the evening was the Oatmeal Whoopie. The dehydrated apple danced sensually with the cinnamon and butter cream. The aftertaste? Very mellow. Excitingly calming, This oatmeal treat is my best kept secret.

Dirty Habit

Washington, DC

The floating island is what it's called, a mixture of poached meringue, creme anglaise, and caramelized almonds. The meringue tasted like the love child of whipped cream and marshmallow, light but sweet in taste, fluffy but silky in texture, the creme anglaise resembled melted vanilla ice cream all topped with caramelized almonds providing a delicate crunch. Long story short, I C R U S H E D!

And for those who may not know what crushed means...

( I ate all of it, inhaled it, devoured it etc.)

Convivial

Washington, DC

I'll have the Tiramisu!  This italian treat was packed with only the boldest flavors, topped with a strawberry to sweeten it up a little more, espresso joins cocoa to provide a quick burst of energy that simmers down after the rum kicks in. The inside was delicately sweet, creating an unforgettable flavor combination.

Station 4

Washington,DC

This wine resembled champagne in many ways, but it was the after taste that had me banging my head on the table for more. Very complex, I could have sipped it forever. Crisp yet refreshing, the perfect way to end my night.

Ophelia's Fish House

Washington,DC

Roasted Peaches sit alongside a Deconstructed cake, Granola crumbles and an Almond ice cream... first off can I just say wow! The way that the flavors blatantly mingle with the different texture of each ingredient boggles my mind. Closing my eyes, I was instantly swept into Autumn after the taste of the almond coated in granola overtook my senses. Scratch pumpkin THIS is the dessert we should be having come fall .

Fyve Restaurant

Arlington,Va

Sometimes I just need to clear my mind and focus, with everything that life throws at us, I find it necessary to set aside a day of wellness and just recharge my battery. We all need those days, we all need peace of mind, and sometimes you have to just head out and get it if you can't always find it at home. There's something so relaxing about watching others busy at their craft, the swift motions and care that they're pouring into what they're doing. I particularly enjoy sitting in kitchens, watching people do what they love and tasting that love afterwards lol. So the fact that Maketto offers kitchen seating is just amazing to me, you get to see how your food is being prepared before it hits your table. I enjoyed this glass of Rose' on a Monday afternoon, watching people do what they love, engulfed in uplifting conversations and putting caution to the wind. Focused on only the best things that life has to offer.

Maketto1351

Washington, DC

This frothy, almondy surprise completely blew my mind, Im always in the mood for a hot chocolate but if I knew that they served beautifully presented cups this big  with a side of 2 biscuits this is where I'd be sure to get them from.

Maketto

Washington,DC

Confused with what this actually might be, I decided to throw caution to the wind and try it. Velvety Spanish custard with Catalan Cream and oranges sprinkled zest into my life, waking me up after a long day of work. I must say the whipped cream was the puurrrrfect addition, light but sweet and I could kiss the cook for such a beautiful presentation.

Jaleo

Washington, DC