The Dabney, a Michelin-starred restaurant in DC, offers upscale and welcoming southern hospitality, with mid-atlantic cuisine sourced from local farms, including garden-grown ingredients. Its charm extends to a delightful menu, including signature sweet potato rolls, hearth-roasted vegetables, and tender beef cheeks. The apple butter cake serves as a perfect conclusion to a memorable meal.
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ITV PHILLY
ITV Philly, Chef Nicholas Elmi’s bistro-style restaurant, offers delectable small plates and a tempting wine bar. The menu impresses with items like Puffed Pork Chips and Wagyu Tartare, and the Happy Hour is a great deal. Meeting Chef Elmi was a highlight, showcasing his care and thoughtfulness. An Instagram giveaway for a $25 Opentable gift card is ongoing until April 3, 2017.
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YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORS
Artist Yayoi Kusama’s celebrated career and immersive art installations, particularly the Infinity Mirror rooms, have captivated art enthusiasts and novices at the Hirshhorn Museum. The exhibition showcases Kusama’s coping mechanism of repetitive patterns, stemming from hallucinations. Visitors are drawn to interactive experiences like the Obliteration Room, despite the challenges of timed entry. The exhibition is a boundary-pushing success.
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HGU NEW YORK
HGU NEW YORK, formerly known as Hotel Grand Union, underwent $18 million renovations to become a blend of old and new New York. Conveniently located off Madison Ave, it offers a hip atmosphere, contemporary art collection, and a lounge. Guests praise the midtown location, quiet rooms, helpful staff, and thoughtful perks like free breakfast.
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RES IPSA
Res Ipsa, a small café near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, offers a clean, simplistic ambiance and delicious food. The Italian breakfast, featuring eggs, fennel sausage, and house-made English muffin, impressed with flavorful beans and broccoli rabe. The café’s signature root cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, was a delightful treat. With its unique ambience and culinary offerings, Res Ipsa is a cafe worth revisiting.
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A PEN OF ALL WORK :: RAYMOND PETTIBON :: NEW MUSEUM
The New Museum, located in lower Manhattan, New York City, showcases modern architecture with a steel exterior contrasting the brick facade. Currently on display is “A Pen of All Work” by Raymond Pettibon, spanning three floors and thirty years of drawings, reflecting on historical and political events. The exhibition runs until April 9, 2017, offering diverse and thought-provoking content.
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FRIEDA FOR GENERATIONS
FRIEDA is a cafe with a diverse, community-oriented concept. The menu featured mushroom bisque, oeuf á la coque, and almond orange cake, all enjoyed in a serene, inclusive setting. Charming space and enjoyed the space’s mission.
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, founded in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, houses contemporary art collections. Situated by the University of Pittsburgh, it impresses with its modern architecture and vastness, as it also includes the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Don’t miss the permanent collections and stunning exhibitions, such as the works of Mondrian and Frank Stella.
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The Artful Epicure 