Category Archives: Adventures of a Wannabe Foodie

Restaurant reviews and dining abroad.

Monday Morning Meet-Up: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations and a Campus Tour

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I had so much fun on Cinco de Mayo that I almost didn’t get to write this post.  That’s what happens when you fall asleep on the couch at 8:00pm with your shoes on.  So you will have to rely mostly on … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Meet-Up: Nike Women’s Half Recap

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

This isn’t the story I was expecting to be telling you today.   I’d planned to tell you how I hadn’t done as well this race as I did my last half-marathon, but that it didn’t come as any surprise. … Continue reading →

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My Lunch at the White House

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

When I told you about my visit to the White House, I left out one little detail: our lunch in the Navy Mess Hall, the West Wing’s Private dining room.  Kind of ironic, seeing as this is a food blog.  I … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Meet-Up: A Busy Week It’s Been

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

So much has happened in the past week.  It’s amazing how it’s flown by, yet last weekend seems so long ago!  Last Saturday, Dad arrived talking about all of the travelers with their shoes strapped to their bags headed to … Continue reading →

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A Second Look at Thai-Xing

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

About a year ago, I wrote a review about my first trip to Thai-Xing.  I’ve now been three times, but I never cease to be impressed by ridiculous amount of delicious, authentic food they serve up for such a reasonable fee.  I’m generally … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Meeting: Ball Games, Biergartens, Garden Tours and Flamenco

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Another exciting weekend it’s been!  Dad and Kippy arrived on the red-eye Saturday morning and we’ve pretty much been going non-stop, trying to pack in all the adventures D.C. has to offer (not possible). Friday we got sushi and wine … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 17

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

This weekend I did my final long run before the big race.  Had things gone as planned, I would have been in the final stretch: major tapering.  Indeed, I barely ran at all this week, opting for cycling classes instead.  … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 16 (Or Alternatively, Wet Goat Fry: What Not to Eat the Night Before a Long Run)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Well folks, it’s official: I will not be running the 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Marathon.   To all of those who have been cheering me on from near and far, I apologize for letting you down.  The foot is recovering, … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 9

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I gave myself written permission to slack last week, and to some extent, I did.  But it wasn’t just wine or laziness that prompted a few skipped runs.  I experienced a familiar, stabbing knee pain during Tuesday’s run and figured … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday: Taco Bamba Pop Up at Black Jack

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

It’s all about Taco Monday at Black Jack this December, where chef Victor Albisu is testing out his forthcoming joint Taco Bamba on Monday nights.  The menu is creative and changes each week.  I’m glad he came to town, because let’s be … Continue reading →

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