If you’ve poked around my site the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed I’ve been a little M.I.A. My ghosting was intentional. I needed to step back and understand my vision for Cupcakes & Caviar and it’s social media sites. If you’re reading this and have a side hustle, are trying to get […] Read more…
There are a few reasons tapas restaurants bring me so much joy. I can order multiple plates without looking like a fat ass I can try out multiple items on the menu in one sitting See 1 and 2 above Although tapas restaurants are my fave right now, not all of them tapas restaurants are […] Read more…
One of my favorite go-to cocktails is Sangria! You can have it red, you can have it white, you can have it sparkling, and you can have it all…year…long. With Fall finally here and temperatures dropping, a Spiced Red Sangria sounded like the perfect cocktail for the season! As soon as temperatures dropped past 65 degrees here […] Read more…
Meet Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Macy’s On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5:30p.m., Macy’s at Metro Center in Washington D.C. will be hosting an interactive foodie event with the one and only Chef Marcus Samuelsson! You might recognize Chef Samuelsson’s name from Top Chef, maybe you’ve dined at his restaurant Red Rooster in Harlem NYC […] Read more…
I have officially let go of my grip on Summer, and have moved on to Fall. It wasn’t an easy break-up. I sometimes cry at night as I remember rooftop bars, maxi-dresses, and frosé. Thank goodness I have Dulce de Leche in my life though. It’s soft, creamy, sweetness really helps with my Summer time sadness. You […] Read more…
Union Street Public House 121 S. Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://www.unionstreetpublichouse.com When I first moved to Alexandria, my first night out was in Old Town. I quickly fell head over heels for its small town feel and festive light’s that adorned the main streets. Near the water, tucked away down one of Old Town’s […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Working full-time, being a wife (or mom, or both, or enter tiring responsibility here), and working on your side hustle can be tiring. If you’re like me the last thing you want to have to think about is what to cook for dinner after a long day. During the week, I […] Read more…
There are so many little gems in the Shaw neighborhood of D.C. It’s quickly becoming my favorite place to eat, drink and play. On a HOT 90 degree day last week, my original dinner plans fell through and I found myself wandering the streets looking for an alternative. Luckily, I spotted Right Proper’s Shaw Brewpub. […] Read more…
