May 20, 2024

Washington DC Family Trip | 美國華府全家遊

May 20, 2024/ Brandy C.

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從我媽去年9月來之後，UN就時不時問我媽要不要住美國，但我媽沒被洗腦成功，也沒被可愛孫女動心，台灣生活多采多姿不想過美國生活（苦笑中！）三月我們全家人去華府，UN去開會，我們去玩。博物館多到逛不完，餐廳多到吃不完。老實說，還真想念城市生活，一直有新地方能去。

去華府無數次，我們像是導遊，不免俗當然要看一下白宮和不同的博物館。除此之外，我們還和朋友們見面，太想念我的朋友們了！真希望能待久一點，可以聊久一點。

Washington DC

Lapis

1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
http://www.lapisdc.com/

阿嬤和GH第一次吃阿富汗食物非常成功，連店員和旁邊的客人都說GH吃的津津有味！點了店員推薦我們的餐點，唯獨雞肉偏乾，其他都是一口接一口。

A&J

1319-C, Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
http://www.aandjrestaurant.com/

我們好愛的台灣餐廳，牛肉麵和牛肉捲餅是我們每次必點。可能是一陣子沒吃到臺菜了，我們點了一堆食物！來了馬里蘭，讓我好想搬來東岸啊！

Dolcezza

904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://dolcezzagelato.com/

飯後朋友帶我們來這裡吃冰，一看到招牌我就馬上認出來！這是我在Whole Foods買了好多次的義式冰淇淋，終於第一次來店裡吃到了！很香很濃，我很UN好愛。寶寶們，不好意思你還要等一下才能吃！

Pisco y Nazca

1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
https://piscoynazca.com/washington-dc

有秘魯血統的朋友J帶我們來吃這家秘魯菜，應該是我目前吃過最好吃的秘魯餐廳！光看人潮就知道這家非常受歡迎，朋友J也幫我們點了讓我至今還很懷念的秘魯料理。下次來DC，絕對會再來！

China Chilcano

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
http://www.jaleo.com/dc

絕對不是第一次在不藍地清單介紹這家餐廳了，每次來DC必吃這家的午餐！Lunch Special很划算，推薦給大家。

Since my mom came to stay with us last September, UN would occasionally ask my mom if she wanted to move to the US. She was not brainwashed so easily, couldn’t even be convinced by her cute granddaughters. Life in America for her pales in comparison to her glamorous life back in Taiwan. In March, we traveled to Washington DC as a family. UN went there for a business trip, and we went to tour the city. There are countless museums to see and restaurants galore in DC. Makes me miss living in the city.

We’ve been to DC many times now, I feel like I can be a tour guide. Must visit is the White House and check out new museums. We even got to meet up with our dear friends! I wish we could’ve stayed longer and caught up some more.

Washington DC

Lapis

1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
http://www.lapisdc.com/

Grandma and GH’s first time trying Afghan food was a success! GH’s appetite impressed the waitress as well as other customers! We ordered their popular dishes, all were hits, only the chicken was a bit dry.

A&J

1319-C, Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
http://www.aandjrestaurant.com/

Our favorite Taiwanese restaurant! We always order their beef noodle soup and Peking beef wrap. Maybe because we haven’t had Taiwanese food for a while, so we over ordered again! Visiting Maryland makes me want to move back to the East Coast!

Dolcezza

904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://dolcezzagelato.com/

After dinner our friend took us here. I recognized this place from the sign! I buy their ice cream from Whole Foods all the time. Finally I came to their store to try freshly made ice cream. UN and I love the fragrance and the richness of their ice cream. Sorry babies, we will let you guys try this next time!

Pisco y Nazca

1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
https://piscoynazca.com/washington-dc

Our Peruvian friend took us to this place, and it quickly became my favorite Peruvian restaurant! You can tell by the crowd how popular this restaurant is. Our friend J ordered her favorite dishes for us. I can still taste the umami just thinking about it. Will definitely dine here again next time we are back in DC!

China Chilcano

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
http://www.jaleo.com/dc

Not the first time this restaurant is featured on Brandy’s List. A must eat lunch place when in DC! Their lunch special is worth every penny, highly recommend!

April 01, 2024

2024 February List | 二月清單

April 01, 2024/ Brandy C.

什麼！我竟然拖這麼久才分享二月清單（拍謝拍謝）！那我就不廢話，快點進入正題！

What?! I can’t believe it took me so long to post my February list (apologies!) Without further ado, let’s get into it!

strong’s Brock Oven Pizzeria

http://strongsbrickovenpizza.com/

我們一家人超愛吃比薩，尤其是GH愛到一人至少能吃一大片！這家是辛辛那提比薩連鎖店裡我們的最愛之一，餅皮吃久了很香。前菜記得點artichoke dip。烤比薩的爐子是從歐洲特別運來的！

We love pizzas as a family, especially GH can each eat a big slice! This is one of the chain pizzerias in Cincinnati that we love. With their oven imported from Europe, the crust has just the right amount of crisp. Don’t miss out on their artichoke dip appetizer!

Sebastian Bakehouse

sebastianbakehouse.com
6846 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227

週末限定！讀了網站介紹，老闆從西岸來，讓我想到在聖地牙哥吃到最好吃的可頌，也讓我有很高的期望。尤其是剛到時，濕冷天還是有好多人排隊。原本已經放棄離開，但做完事後決定開回來看一下。太好了，人潮已退去。買了三種可頌：原味、起司牛肉、松露起司蛋糕。外殼酥脆，但裡面沒有奶油香也比較偏乾，沒有我心中可頌那油油卻輕盈的口感。

Weekend only! According to their website, the owner hails from the West Coast, which reminds me of a very delicious croissant place in San Diego. Had very high expectations for this place. There was a long line even in the chilly rainy weather. I gave up and left when I saw the line, but decided to come back after I was done running errands. To my surprise, the line died down. I bought three different kinds of croissants: original, pastrami and cheese, and truffle cheesecake. Crispy and flaky on the outside, but lacks the buttery scent when you tear it in half, and the inside is kinda dry, I was a little disappointed, tbh.

Penguin Walk at Cincinnati Zoo

https://cincinnatizoo.org/events/penguin-days

企鵝們準備退休了，這是最後一年辛城動物園企鵝遊行。超多人都來看企鵝，好險現在夠冷，不然天氣高於50度企鵝就在家休息。我和UN為了找位置，把我媽帶丟了。結果我媽竟然被工作人員帶到一個超級清楚的地方看企鵝，和我媽相遇時，我媽一直說企鵝太可愛了，還說GH很像小企鵝！我和UN沒看到啊！！！

Penguins are retiring! This would be the last time Cincinnati Zoo hosts the penguin walk, so the walkway was jam-packed with enthusiastic onlookers, all hoping for a glimpse of the cuteness of these tuxedoed birds waddling. The walk would be canceled if the temperature rises above 50 degrees. UN and I were too busy finding a good spot that we lost my mom. My mom was then escorted by a zookeeper to a prime spot for watching the penguin walk. After meeting up with my mom, she wouldn’t stop telling us how cute the penguins were, and even said they walk like how GH walk! But UN and I didn’t get to see anything!!

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org

終於能和UN一起來聽辛城交響樂！只能說辛城樣樣強，交響樂當然也不遑多讓，太開心能和UN一起在星期六晚上一起享受這麼棒的音樂。

Finally able to come to a Symphony Orchestra performance with UN! Cincinnati has many strengths, and its Symphony Orchestra is definitely one of them! So happy that UN and I get to enjoy this beautiful performance on a Saturday night.

Rooted

http://rootedjuicery.com/
3010 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

帶著濃濃加州感，主打有機和clean diet！除了果汁和三明治，他們的甜甜圈意外的好吃，而且吃完不會有罪惡感！！

With its California roots, this place headlines organic and clean diet. Aside from their fresh juices and sandwiches, their donuts are surprisingly delicious also! All the taste, without any guilt!

artichoke dip from Strong’s Brock Oven Pizzeria

January 31, 2024

2024 January List | 一月清單

January 31, 2024/ Brandy C.

Happy New Year! January 2024 has been so busy, UN has been on call almost every single weekend. I’ve also arranged a few play dates for GH. What a fulfilling and satisfying start for the new year. Wishing everyone a 2024 where your dreams come true!

新年快樂！2024一月忙到不行，UN幾乎每週末值班，我也幫GH安排一堆play date，充實又滿足的新年開頭。希望大家2024年能心想事成！

Carl’s Deli

2836 Observatory Ave # A, Cincinnati, OH 45208
https://www.carlsdeli.com/

Even on a rainy day, there’s still a long line. Takeout only, and the wait can be long according to online reviews. But I only waited for five minutes before I got my order. The worker recommended numbers 18, 21, and 23. We ordered Gorlami, Roast Beef and Havarti on Croissant, and Crab and Artichoke Salad. The sandwich sauces were nicely done, but I think the sandwiches would taste better if they are toasted.

即使大雨天，店裡還是有好幾組人排隊。只限外帶，網上評價說速度非常慢，但我沒有等太久，大概不到五分鐘就拿到我們的食物。店員推薦18、21、23號。我們點了The Gorlami、一號Roast Beef and Harvarti on croissant和crab and artichoke salad（完全沒聽店員話）。三明治的醬配的很好，但如果麵包能烤過，三明治一定會更好吃。

The Baker’s Table

1004 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
https://bakerstablenewport.com/

Their sourdough is to die for! The perfect moisture and softness of the bread, just the first bite made me fall in love with this restaurant. Ending with the olive oil cake could not have been a more ideal way to conclude the night! The Baker’s Table closed down their pizza shop at the end of last year, but turned it into a kitchen workshop, where you can learn how to make sourdough, pizza, and pasta. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday they also sell fresh sourdough there, but you must order online.

這酸麵包驚為天人的好吃啊！完美發酵讓酸麵包口感帶有濕度的蓬鬆感，咀嚼完不會太酸。開始用餐第一口就讓我愛上這餐廳，最後的甜點Olive Oil Cake劃下完美句點。The Baker’s Table去年底剛關掉對面的pizza店，現在改為煮飯課，有教酸麵包作法、pizza、和pasta，但幾乎是一票難求。每週三、五、六能買到酸麵包（需網路預訂），讓上不到課的我也能在家享受被我稱讚到不行的酸麵包。

Sugar ‘n Spice

1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/menu-OTR/

A nostalgic and very charming American diner with a colorful interior. After the meal, the waiter brought over a plateful of rubber duckies for the guests to pick one and take home.

美式diner風格設計，裝潢顏色好繽紛，非常有特色。餐後，店員拿了一盤店裡招牌小鴨給客人挑。

Jungle Jim’s

4450 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
http://www.junglejims.com/

What kind of store exactly is this!? You can find everything you can think of. Sorted by countries, you can find all kinds of delicacies here. They also have a huge selection of cheeses and wines. We were here for almost 3 hours and didn’t even get through half of the store. The store is full of surprises, no wonder it’s a tourist spot in Cincinnati. The only downside is that you are guaranteed to walk away with things that were not on your grocery list.

這到底是什麼店！你想的到的食物，這裡絕對有賣！各國特色食物、名產，一定能在這裡找到。除此之外，起司和酒的種類多到我們逛了三小時，還沒逛完整間店。到處都有驚喜，難怪這裡是辛城觀光景點之一。唯一缺點，你會在這買一堆沒在購物清單上的食物（印度豆豆零食和新加坡鹹蛋黃魚皮⋯）！