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Chadwicks — Opens at 5 O’clock Thanksgiving + Trae’s Favorite Cocktail Recipe . . .

November 25, 2019

Chadwicks is open at 5 o’clock on Thanksgiving. But should you be getting together with loved ones earlier in the day, Trae Lamond, Chadwicks’ owner, offered to share his Manhattan recipe with us — should you need a drink before they open! It’s a classic cocktail that his in-laws turned him on to years ago.Read the Post

Grateful for Chef Sebastien Rondier Roasted Duck à l’Orange Recipe AND that Brabo is Open Thanksgiving for Dine In or Carry Out . . .

November 20, 2019

Super grateful that Chef Sebastien Rondier of Brabo has shared his famed Roasted Duck à l’Orange recipe with us! Growing up in southwest France Chef Sebastien didn’t have the traditional American Turkey Day dinner so many of us are used to — he had duck. So on Thanksgiving at Brabo you can enjoy turkey orRead the Post

Chocolate Peppermint Pie Recipe from the Honorable Allison Silberberg

November 14, 2019

As y’all might already know, our friend, and former mayor of Alexandria, Allison Silberberg married us. We affetionately call her Rabbi! Here’s a treasured family recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Pie & picture she shared with us! xxx If you’re not already, be sure to follow our adventures on social, and sign up for our newsletter!

Bastille is open Thanksgiving and if Chef Michelle wasn’t working she’d have this Sweet Potato Soufflé on her table! Here’s the recipe & their Thanksgiving menu . . .

November 13, 2019

First Course Pumpkin-Maple bisque GFBeets and squash salad with goat cheese GF Slow roasted beets, butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, arugula Caesar saladRomaine hearts, Radicchio, Parmesan, croutons, hard-boiled egg, lemon anchovy vinaigrette Faux-gras terrineDuck liver paté, served with fruit chutney, cornichon, crispy baguette, frisée Shrimp beignets, remoulade aioli Entrees Slow-roasted organic turkey “Dodine”Cornbread & confit meat stuffed turkeyRead the Post

Landini’s Celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary with the Original Menu & Prices

October 30, 2019

One thing was certain Monday night. The place to be was Landini Brothers (Landini’s) as they celebrated their 40th year in the business. Reservations started at 3:30 and they were packed until their last seating. We couldn’t get in until 10 o’clock! I must say, Landini’s anniversary bash was filled with quite the who’s whoRead the Post

Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden Wowed Us

October 6, 2019

Last Friday, Miles and I were lucky enough to score an invitation to the soft opening of Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden (or, as it will be known to locals: Augie’s). Historic Old Town, Alexandria’s latest restaurant did not disappoint! We never get our hopes up at a soft opening. New places have soRead the Post

Downton Abbey Tea Party & Tours at Lee Fendall

September 28, 2019

This has been our year of Downton Abbey! It was the first show we binged in retirement (in fact, it’s exactly one year ago today, Miles said good-bye to workin’ for the man). Our first big trip in retirement was spending a month in Europe! And, you guessed it, Downton Abbey was on the agenda!Read the Post

Caviar at Café Carleton at the Greenbrier Resort

September 26, 2019

Good times. We brought along some of our favorite memories from our old blog to share over here! 😘 Last Saturday we went to Café Carleton for some live music and caviar. The lounge is named after Carleton Varney who took over for Dorthy Draper, the Greenbrier’s famous interior designer. The room is red. VeryRead the Post

Spa Day at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

September 25, 2019

Postcards from Jiles Wednesday, 25 September 2019 Hey y’all, We’re heading back to Old Town on the Cardinal. Riding the rails one more time. Oh, and just so you know, the Greenbrier is right on top of the train schedule. They knew our train was delayed before we did. They knew just the right timeRead the Post

Horseback Riding at America’s Resort — Our Outdoorsy Adventure at the Greenbrier

September 23, 2019

Postcards from Jiles visiting the Greenbrier Resort Monday, 23 September 2019 Hello my Equine Friendly Friends! Today was magnificent! We went horseback riding around America’s Resort. Our “private” trail ride was the perfect way to see the grounds. It’s the first day of fall and it’s as if the trees magically knew it was timeRead the Post

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Did ya know “pip pip” mimics the double honk on an early 20th century motorcar? It's an upperclass British colloquialism for farewell. 🎩 I learned that because we're Downton Abbey superfans!

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This bit never gets old! This bit never gets old!
Guess what?!! My Zebra article is out! I’m so ex Guess what?!! My Zebra article is out! I’m so excited 😆. 

Beyond Camelot: The Life and Legacy of Jackie O starts on page 18! You can pick up print copies around town!!!

Monte Durham donated his entire Jackie collection to The First Ladies Library and we were there for the opening — all in Burberry! 

Links in bio for the article, the print edition, and some more Jackie stories. 

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Hotel Café Royal • London This place is on Reg Hotel Café Royal • London

This place is on Regent Street where the elegance of Mayfair merges with energy of Soho — and it is one great fashion show! When we’re in London we like to go here have drinks, an appetizer, and people watch. 😍

It popped up on my FB memories today. 🥰

Have ya been? Will you go? Let us know. 

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Guess where this is? 🤣 _____________________ # Guess where this is? 🤣 
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My husband sure can take some beautiful pictures! My husband sure can take some beautiful pictures! Here’s the Boat Club from Hummingbird. 😍
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well done @milesdejiles 😘
Went to Barca last night. The staff couldn’t hav Went to Barca last night. The staff couldn’t have been nicer! We had a great time. 

It’s a small plate concept. We shared everything. But some favorites emerged. Miles really liked the BEEF TENDERLOIN with tomatoes, red wine, shallots, garlic, & jalapeños. And by far my fav was the JAMÓN SERRANO CROQUETAS with manchego & aleppo-orange honey. On my list to try next time are the STUFFED DATES with blue cheese, jamón serrano, & olive oil — they sound delish! 

It’s packed most of the time. But Tuesday around 4 o’clock we were seated straight away. It was pretty full by the time we left. We were conscious not to linger. But they never made us feel rushed. And they were super welcoming to the furry princess! 

Have ya been? Will ya go? Let us know! And follow us for more in Old Town.🍍⚓️💛

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Miles took a really nice picture of me and the fur Miles took a really nice picture of me and the furry princess! I took three of Miles and managed to not get his face in all three of them. 🤦‍♀️ 

Think I’ll do better playing photographer for the blessing of the fleet tomorrow? Stay tuned! 
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#flasbackfriday — me 4 years ago in Rome My cap #flasbackfriday — me 4 years ago in Rome

My captain was: Ciao Rome! 🇮🇹🍕🛵 On to London, baby!!! 🎩🇬🇧🍻Vroom . . .

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I just posted it and @milesdejiles has already sta I just posted it and @milesdejiles has already started practicing. 😂 

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Insta just made this reels for me! Insta just made this reels for me!
We’ve had a lot of strollers. And this Roodo is We’ve had a lot of strollers. And this Roodo is by far the best to go out dining with! It’s got a really small footprint without sacrificing space for the furry princess. And it was by for the easiest one to put together — it came folded like an umbrella and we just popped on wheels. 

Link to it on our blog. And you can link to that in our bio. 

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We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. — George Bernard Shaw

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Celebrating this fella today! ❤️🎂🥳 We h Celebrating this fella today! ❤️🎂🥳

We had a leisurely lunch at Chart House, toasting Miles! Sipped a nice pale pink rosé in the shade and people watched in between courses. Limited menu compared to the olden days. But it was tasty. 

I love you so much @milesdejiles — thanks for sharing your day with us! 😘 

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This is the beauty I came downstairs to this morni This is the beauty I came downstairs to this morning. A perfect bouquet from the furry princess for Mother’s Day weekend! 

I do suspect Chou Chou’s daddy had something to do with it! 😉 

Many thanks to my loves! And lots of love to all of you! 😘 
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We went to the opening of the Jackie Exhibit, dona We went to the opening of the Jackie Exhibit, donated by @therealmontedurham , at the First Ladies Exhibit in Canton, Ohio. And we’re doing an article on it for @thezebrapress 🦓!!!

I’ve been working on our Zebra article. And it’s so fun to look at all the pics of this smart, amazing, and stylish lady. 

Full article in the June print edition! But if you want a little behind the scenes we’ve got a peek of the press event on the blog. Link in Bio. 

À bientôt! 😘 

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If you bungle raising your children, I don’t thi If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do matters very much. - Jackie Kennedy 
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Doors to the weekend are almost open! Any exciting Doors to the weekend are almost open! Any exciting plans?
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Oh how we love Downton! ❤️ _________________ # Oh how we love Downton! ❤️
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That green door for spring is just perfect! 👒🌷💚
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