Chart House

If you haven't been to this seafood restaurant at the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, might I suggest you take a trip ASAP. It was, from beginning to end, one of the best seafood meals I can recall having.

We started with an appetizer that was mushrooms stuffed with lump crabmeat. You could tell the mushrooms were fresh, because they were flavorful, moist and full. The crab meat was seasoned perfectly, still allowing for the full flavor of the meat to shine through.

I had a difficult time in deciding which entree to order, because many were tempting. I eventually set my sights on the "Macadamia-crusted Mahi." Sounds delectable, oui? Well, it was ridiculously superb, with the fish being baked perfectly, not too dry, yet with the meat shedding in perfect slices. The garnishing was fantastic: macadamia nuts galore, with a peanut sauce (YUM), garnished with green, red and yellow peppers to add that perfect little pop on the palate. The side was steamed broccoli, which they also managed to do perfectly-firm, not too crisp, not overdone, seasoned very lightly with butter.

When it was time for dessert we decided to try the "Apple and Dried Cherry Crisp," which is basically an oral orgasm in a dish topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Enough said.

The ambiance of this restaurant is something that must be mentioned as well--they have an outdoor dining area, where we sat since it was 75 degrees even at 8:30pm, which has a gorgeous view of the waterfront harbor. You can also view planes traveling back and forth from National aiport! Their indoor decorating style is very zen modern, with beautiful decorative vases and comfy lounge chairs.

I give this place an A+. I will be going back, hopefully in the very near future!

It's raining outside and I am sitting in front of my window, hearing the splashing of rapidly falling water droplets striking against the tree leaves and my windowsill. It's calming. I feel cozy being inside, like being wrapped in a soft fleece blanket.

Here is the full song I am currently working on in my flute lessons:

"Serenade," by Hadyn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x23OIYrH-Qk
(as a side note, the little girl in this video plays it beautifully!)

I am also playing several duets with my instructor!

Here are some pictures I've taken recently.


Smithfield Farms Bed & Breakfast in Berryville, VA




Birds flying in the waterfront of Old Town Alexandria, VA





Boats in the waterfront of Old Town Alexandria

Weeeee!

For no good reason, other than happiness.