Cupcakes & Caviar

Jiselle

Currently residing in Northern Virginia, but a diehard New Yorker at heart! When I'm not swooning and chasing after my 9-month-old, you can catch me in the kitchen trying Pinterest recipes, snuggling with my husband, bingeing Netflix or at the new restaurant in town!

Cupcakes & Caviar Travel Guide: Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

It has been almost a year since I visited the beautiful island of Cayman Brac. I’ve been thinking about it so much lately and it dawned on me: why in the hell haven’t I written about this yet?! I’ve been keeping all of this special information from you. Shame on me! Getaway to Cayman Brac […] Read more…

DC Locations Accepting Donations for Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria Relief Efforts

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UPDATED: Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, La Isla de Encanta, and has left the island destroyed and without power. My family hasn’t been able to reach our family members currently on the island, and many others are in similar situations. Seeing destruction in areas and peoples lives changed in an instant is always devasting, but when […] Read more…

Roti in Pentagon City – Your New Favorite Restaurant

Roti Modern Mediterranean 1211 S. Fern St Arlington, VA 22202 http://www.roti.com It’s been just about a month since Roti Modern Mediterranean opened their new location in Pentagon City.  If you’re new to the beauty that is Roti, it is a fast casual restaurant serving wholesome, simple Mediterranean food. They stand by their “food that loves you back” […] Read more…

Comfort Food at The Ugly Mug DC

I know Jay-z just dropped his 4:44 album today, and you’re probably preoccupied with listening to it for the fourth time already, but I need ya’ll to pay attention to something else dropping today: The Ugly Mug’s new and improved menu! OK OK, it didn’t officially drop today, but I was recently invited to try some […] Read more…

Summer ’17 Podcast Playlist + Cocktail Pairings

Summer is in full swing down here in the DMV. While you’re sippin’ your favorite iced latte in the morning, getting some vitamin D by the pool, or stuck in traffic on the beltway,  you’re going to need a good podcast to get you through. Because I like ya’ll so much, I’m giving you the deets […] Read more…

Korean BBQ In Crystal City – KBQ Korean BBQ & Bar

 KBQ Korean BBQ & Bar 2450 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 http://www.kbqbar.com Crystal City, located just outside Washington DC, is so close to me and yet I’ve never explored this area. I was actually surprised to see so many restaurants and bars and mad at myself for not coming to the area sooner! Luckily, KBQ […] Read more…

Celebrate The Start Of Passport DC With Chef Dana Herbert At Macy’s!

On Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Macy’s Metro Center will be hosting a 10th Anniversary event for Passport DC with pastry chef Dana Herbert. And guess what?? You’re invited! Celebrate The Start Of Passport DC With Chef Dana Herbert At Macy’s! If you’re unfamiliar with Passport DC, it’s a month-long celebration that highlights Washington DC’s booming international […] Read more…

Sakuramen – A Ramen Gem in Adams Morgan

SAKURAMEN 2441 18th St NW, Washington, DC http://www.sakuramen.info If you’re walking too quickly down 18th Street in Adams Morgan, you might end up passing this nondescript but amazing ramen restaurant. Set in the basement of a rowhouse, Sakuramen’s chill vibe is a pleasant contrast to Adams Morgan’s normally bustling (aka wild) 18th Street bar scene. Since […] Read more…

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