Oh Say, Can You See?

Peeking at the White House from the W Hotel Bar

What hotel in Washington, DC, has both fabulous food and two rooftop bars with views of the White House,  Washington Monument, and the true essence of the federal scene?

The W Hotel on 15th Street, NW.

I had a revelationary experience at J and G Steakhouse, dining on their pre-theater menu.

Sonoma Valley, California

Vines with Fall Color in Sonoma

Dear Imaginary Friends,

If you were in our rental car with Carlo and me last week, this would have been your view, too, as we cruised North from San Francisco up to Sonoma, part of the Northern California viniculture capital.

When we reached Sonoma, a cute little town that seemed a bit cowboys and Indians/Goldrush, we had a gourmet lunch at The Girl and the Fig. Naturally, since fig season just peaked,  there were at least five menu items featuring figs. Carlo is crazy about figs, so I thought it would be the perfect place to stop and rest en route to various vineyards for our wine tasting efforts. Must keep up our strength!

Your Imaginary Friend,

Patsie