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Yarmouth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, located twelve miles north of the state’s largest city, Portland. The town was settled in 1636 and incorporated in 1849. Its population was 8,349 in the 2010 census. As of 2015’s estimation, this is about 0.6% of Maine’s total population. Five islands (most notably Cousins Island and Littlejohn Island) are part of the town.

Yarmouth is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, and its location on the banks of the Royal River, which empties into Casco Bay less than a mile away, means it is a prime location as a harbor. Ships were built in the harbor mainly between 1818 and the 1870s, at which point demand declined dramatically. Meanwhile, the Royal River’s four waterfalls within Yarmouth, whose Main Street sits about 80 feet above sea level, resulted in the foundation of almost sixty mills between 1674 and 1931.

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The annual Yarmouth Clam Festival attracts around 120,000 people (around fourteen times its population) over the course of the three-day weekend.

Today, Yarmouth is a popular dining destination, with (as of February 2019) fourteen sit-down restaurants. This equates to an average of just over one restaurant per square mile of land area.

The town is accessed via two exits (15 and 17) on each side of Interstate 295. U.S. Route 1 also passes through the town to the west of I-295.

It has been designated a Tree City USA community every year since 1979. 40 years ago.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.94 square miles (59.41 km2), of which 13.35 square miles (34.58 km2) (58%) is land and 9.59 square miles (24.84 km2) (42%) is water.

Yarmouth is nearly square in form and is bisected by the Royal River (formerly Yarmouth River). The Cousins River separates it from Freeport to the northeast; Freeport and Pownal bound it to the east; North Yarmouth to the north; Cumberland to the west; and Casco Bay to the south. Also included as part of the town are Cousins Island, Lanes Island, Great and Little Moshier Islands, and Littlejohn Island.

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History

Traces of human occupation in the Yarmouth area date to about 2,000 BC. During the years prior to the arrival of the Europeans, many Native American cultures existed in the area, largely because of the natural features of the coastal land. Rivers provided several resources, including food, fertile soil, power for the mills and the navigability between the inland areas and the ocean.

In 1640, a 39-year-old Englishman, George Felt (b. 1601, d. 1693), who emigrated to Charlestown, Massachusetts, seven years earlier, purchased 300 acres of land at Broad Cove from John Phillips (b. 1607, d. c. 1667), a Welshman, and in 1643 became one of the first European settlers in Yarmouth. Felt went back to Massachusetts to sell his property there, before returning to Broad Cove around 1660. In 1670 he bought 2,000 more acres of land from Phillips.

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Felt was married to Elizabeth, with whom he had six children: Elizabeth (b. circa 1635), George (b. 1638, d. 1676), Mary (b. circa 1639), Moses (b. 1641), Aaron and another Moses (b. circa 1651). In 1684, Felt moved back to Massachusetts. He returned briefly, after 1678, when he was around 80 years old.

In 1646, Englishman William Royall (b. circa 1595, d. 1676) purchased a farm at what is now the upscale Lambert Point, next to Redding Creek, at the southern tip of Lambert Road, where he lived with his wife, Phoebe Green. The Royal River has ever-since borne his name, minus the second L, though two streets off Gilman Road — Royall Meadow Road and Royall Point Road — carry the original spelling. This stream and its vicinity were called by the Indians “Westcustogo” — a name that, until the early 1990s, was preserved by an inn of the same name on Princes Point Road at its intersection with Lafayette Street. (The building remains but it is now occupied by another business.) Royall moved to Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1675, a year before his death. John Cousins (b. circa 1596, d. 1682) had arrived a year or more earlier than Royall, occupying the neck of land between the branches of the stream which has since been called Cousins River, and owning the island now also bearing his name.

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By 1676, approximately sixty-five people lived in Westcustogo. Soon after, however, conflicts forged by King Philip’s War caused them to abandon their homes and move south.John Cousins was injured and went to York, Maine, to receive treatment. There, he lived with Mary Saywood, to whom he later deeded his real estate in Casco Bay.

Also in 1676, George Felt Jr. was killed on Peaks Island during the conflicts. Felt’s wife, Philippe, moved to Salem, Massachusetts, where she married twice before her death in 1709.

Some settlers returned to their dwellings in 1679, and within twelve months the region became incorporated as North Yarmouth, the eighth town of the province of Maine.

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In 1688, while the inhabitants on the eastern side of the river were building a garrison, they were attacked by Indians, and attempted a defense. They continued the contest until nightfall, when the Indians retired. It was not long before they appeared again, in such force that the thirty-six families of the settlement were forced to flee, abandoning their homes for a second time.

Transportation

Beaverton Airporter know Grand Trunk Railway Station(1906), most recently (until 2018) a florist, is owned by Yarmouth’s Village Improvement Society. The apsidal form of its northern end is found in no other Maine station. The waiting room for the station stood on the land now occupied by Hancock Lumber (formerly Yarmouth Market) and Bank of America, as denoted by a plaque in the flowerbed of the properties

Yarmouth Crossing, where Main Street traverses the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad, looking north from Railroad Square

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Road

U.S. Route 1 arrived in the late 1940s (at grade and also a bridge over Main Street). State Route 88 follows the course of Route 1’s predecessor, the Atlantic Highway. SR 115, established in 1925, also runs through the town.

In 1961, the Yarmouth section of Interstate 295 was built. It runs elevated through town (including, in controversial fashion, over the harborside at Lower Falls). It has two exits (15 and 17) in the town. Exit 15 became a four-ramp intersection in July 2013, when a northbound on-ramp was added.

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In 1727, five local men — Samuel Seabury, James Parker, Jacob Mitchell, Gershom Rice and Phineas Jones — were tasked with the management of the new town. Their affairs included laying out the highways. Roads (or, at least, routes) that appeared on subsequent maps are as follows (with today’s names):

In 1738, “a good road was built over the ledge from the meeting-house to the mills at the first falls which, although it was abandoned about 1800 for a less hilly course, may still be easily traced.”

1741: Atlantic Highway (now Route 88; which took a left onto Pleasant Street), Gilman Road, Princes Point Road, Highlands Farm Road (leading to Parker’s Point), Drinkwater Point Road (which led to two wharves), Morton Road and Old Town Landing Road (which led to another wharf). Large lot owners at the time included Walter Gendall, whose farm incorporated Duck Cove, beyond Town Landing Road in today’s Cumberland Foreside (Cumberland was not incorporated as its own town until 1821). Its dry stone boundary is still intact. Welshman John Powell (b. c. 1669, d. 1742) had a farm where today’s Schooner Ridge Road is. John Dabney’s 60-acre lot abutted this to the east. Dabney was a town selectman in 1737. Felt had a lot at the foot of the northern end of Pleasant Street, adjacent to Stony Brook. Royall’s farm, meanwhile, occupied the entire area bisected by Bayview Street.

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In 1756, “to accommodate the teams hauling lumber from the great pine forests inland to the seaboard, a new more convenient way was laid out by the way of Walnut Hill and the road constructed.”

In 1813, down at the First Falls, “the old road which clambered laboriously over the crest of the hill was replaced by a new street along the head of the wharves below the hill”. This is today’s Pleasant Street. Later, Smith Street became an uninterrupted offshoot into Riverside Cemetery until Lafayette Street was built, in the early 20th century, coming down the hill closer to the harbor. (It was named Lafayette Street in honor of General Lafayette.)

By 1847, Portland Street was in full swing, including the Elm Street offshoot that headed directly into the Upper Village. Main Street was, by now, well established.

For an 1894 map of Yarmouth, see here.

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A 1944 map shows the Atlantic Highway coming through town, aligning with what became Route 88 up to the point they meet at the end of Spring Street. Prior to the installation of U.S. Route 1, today’s curve of Route 88 as it passes Cumberland Farms instead continued directly north-east towards Cousins River. The section of Atlantic Highway that runs from Princes Point Road to the northern end of Pleasant Street was laid in the late 1920s.

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Roswell P. Greeley (b. 1847, d. 1903) established an express service between Portland and Yarmouth, employing a span of horses and large wagons. Azel Kingsley (b. 1860, d. 1948) ran a supplemental service minus the horses. It ran two services in each direction: southbound at 7.30 and 11.30 AM and northbound at 3.00 and 5.00 PM.

Rail

The town has two railroad junctions: Royal Junction (midway along Greely Road) and Yarmouth Junction (to the west of East Elm Street at Depot Road; its station is now gone). The two railroads passing through the town are the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad (formerly Grand Trunk Railway; arrived in 1848) and Guilford Rail System‘s Kennebec & Portland (later Maine Central Railroad; 1849). http://beavertonairporter.com/ +1 (503) 760 6565 PDX shuttle airport

The Brunswick Branch of the Maine Central Railroad received a new lease of life in November 2012, when a northern extension of the Downeaster line was opened, carrying passengers five times a day (four on weekends) to and from Brunswick‘s Maine Street Station. The trains pass under two roads and over three crossings on their way through Yarmouth. They are (from south to north) West Main Street (overpass, just after Royal Junction), Sligo Road (road crossing), East Elm Street (road crossing, just after Yarmouth Junction), North Road (road crossing) and Granite Street (overpass).

On weekdays, the trains pass through northbound at 12.03 PM (#681), 4.03 PM (#683), 7.53 PM (#685), 9.18 PM (#687) and 1.23 AM (#689). On weekends, they pass through at 1.23 PM (#691), 7.43 PM (#695), 10.23 PM (#697) and 1.23 AM (#699).

Southbound weekday times: 4.50 AM (#680), 7.50 AM (#682), 11.30 AM (#684), 1.50 PM (#686) and 5.45 PM (#688). Weekend: 6.20 AM (#690), 7.50 AM (#692), 11.40 AM (#694) and 6.25 PM (#698).

Trolley cars of the Portland and Yarmouth Electric Railway Company used to run, every fifteen minutes, from Portland, through Falmouth Foreside, up and down Pleasant Street and onto Main Street between 1898 and 1933, when the advent of the automobile made rail travel a less convenient option. Underwood Spring Park in Falmouth Foreside, with its open-air theater, casino and gazebo, was a popular gathering spot serviced by the trolley cars. The theater only existed for eight years, burning down in 1907. In 1906, a bridge was built over the Royal River, connecting the Brunswick and Portland trolleys at the Grand Trunk depot in town. The tracks ran down what is today’s walkers’ path to the Rowe School. The pedestrian bridge in the Royal River Park is built on old abutments for a trolley line which ran between Yarmouth and Freeport between 1906 and 1933.

Bus

The only bus route that services the town is Greater Portland Metro’s BREEZ. It has eleven southbound services to Portland and twelve northbound services to Brunswick on weekdays and an abbreviated Saturday schedule. There is no service on Sundays.

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On weekdays, the first southbound service arrives in Yarmouth at around 6.20 AM and the last one at around 8.45 PM. The first northbound service arrives at around 6.45 AM and the last one at around 9.50 PM.

On weekends, the first of six southbound services arrives at around 9.45 AM and the last one at around 8.55 PM. The first of seven northbound services arrives at around 8.30 AM and the last one at around 10.00 PM.

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There are three bus stop locations: the park and ride lot at the southbound exit 15 ramp of I-295, on Main Street in front of Yarmouth Town Hall, and on either side of Route 1 at Hannaford.

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The ultimate London city guide

What to do in the king (or queen) of all capitals

You’d be forgiven for wondering where to start when it comes to a break in London. The city’s size, scale and layers of history mean the options can seem overwhelming. But combine a few famous sights with a sprinkle of lesser known gems and you’ll soon see why London is the city that everyone falls in love with. And why millions of people from around the world have made it their home.

A short round-up of London’s must-see sights…

St Paul’s Cathedral: Sir Christopher Wren’s domed masterpiece, offering the best views over the city from the Golden Gallery, a gasp-inducing 528 steps up.

Tate Modern: The best international modern art showcased in a former power station on the Thames, with an awe-inspiring turbine hall.

National Gallery: Masterpiece follows masterpiece, set in Trafalgar Square and watched over by Nelson’s column – and several thousand pigeons.

Buckingham Palace: Look out for the flag – if it’s at full mast, the Queen’s at home.

Tower of London: The crown jewels, 1000 years of history and ravens all in one place.

Westminster Abbey: Visit the place where royalty are crowned, married and buried. Poet’s Corner is the final resting place of legendary writers from Chaucer to Dickens.

… and some ideas to round off your trip

Magical markets

If you’re in the city at a weekend, make time for street markets. For independent arts and crafts, head to Spitalfields. Colombia Road Flower Market fills the street with blooms as far as the eye can see – get there early for the best picks. Portobello Road is the destination for antiques and to admire the pastel facades of the upmarket Notting Hill area. And Borough Market is a mecca for food and drink – including (probably) the best toasted cheese sandwich in the world.

Parks and gardens

London isn’t short of green spaces. Historic Hyde Park sits proudly in the centre of the city, and is famously endorsed by the royals. But venture just over the Thames and Battersea Park is a hidden gem – with gardens, a boating lake and a children’s zoo. Just north of the centre, leafy Hampstead Heath has city views and swimming ponds that are open all year if you’re brave enough.

Jaunts on the water

The beating heart of the city, the River Thames connects many of London’s best sights and you can easily base a day around its banks. After a ride on the London Eye, taking in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, stroll along the scenic Southbank. Grab a coffee on a riverside terrace, or stop at a pop-up bar for a craft beer. Then hop onto a river bus for a cruise east, past the glass towers of Canary Wharf, to Greenwich – where you’ll find the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and… another palace.

What – and where – to eat in London

For dinner with a view…

When you’re on the 31st floor of London’s tallest building, you’re guaranteed a vista. Aqua at the Shard doesn’t disappoint

For afternoon tea…

The city is your oyster for this most quintessential of English traditions – but for a quirky, one-of-a-kind experience try sketch

For a roast…

Britons take Sunday lunch very seriously. Head to a gastropub like The Harwood Arms for the best offerings

For fish and chips…

This is where your local chippy outshines most of the top offerings. Douse your chips in vinegar and lashings of ketchup

For international flavours…

Brixton Market is a must-visit for a true taste of the melting pot that is London. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants there are gaining serious reputations

For celebrity spotters…

The Chiltern Firehouse is a safe bet if you’ve got your eyes peeled for A-listers

A haven in the heart of the city

The best boutique hotels in London to retreat to after a day in the thick of things.

THE AMPERSAND… unique interiors inspired by London’s most famous museums, including the V&A.

THE LALIT… Indian hospitality meets British tradition, with rich colours and a fusion spa.

THE FRANKLIN… Gatsby-era glamour round the corner from the luxury shopping of Knightsbridge.

VINTRY & MERCER… quirky luxury boasting an exclusive speakeasy bar and a roof terrace restaurant with skyline views.

DUKES LONDON… a sophisticated home-from-home, featuring the bar that inspired James Bond’s famous martini.

THE PRINCE AKATOKI… minimalist, clean décor with Japanese influences, and a fine selection of whiskies and sakes to indulge in after a day in town.

FLEMINGS MAYFAIR…a chic townhouse hotel in one of London’s most exclusive addresses.

ST. JAMES’S HOTEL & CLUB…a hidden gem conveniently placed for the best West End shopping and theatres.

THE CAPITAL HOTEL & APARTMENTS…enviably located just yards from Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

THE ACADEMY…straight from a Georgian period drama complete with library – the perfect spot for a craft gin cocktail.

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Past Toronto restaurants

Hello Tumblrverse, I have made rare appearances on this blog for the past few years but I will contribute more as I have lots to say. Mostly food-related but also about city-living, pop culture and life in general. Today, I take advantage that I stayed home nursing a cold to reminisce about my fair city's culinary history by remembering some of the defunct restaurants I had the priviledge of frequenting in my 25 years and a half in the 416, all of them, being now defunct. I do not know all the addresses but I well remember where they were, the types of food served, my station inlife at the time and specific food memories linked to people or activities.

If anyone has specific memories related to any of the places I will mention, feel free to chip in.

So here are my restaurant memories in no specific order, restaurants and food shops that were around between June 1994 to January 2020 and have closed for good.

Kapatos bakery - Danforth Avenue

The Tulip Steakhouse - Queen East, Leslieville Oliver's - Yonge and Eglinton

Max Bistro -Yonge and Lawrence

Spoon -King West

Fred's not here and The Red Tomato - King West

Milano- King West

Mistral -Yonge and Saint Clair

Blue Begonia -Rosedale

Didier- Mount Pleasant (amazing soufflé!)

Vines Wine Bar - Wellington street east (St Lawence Market area)

Penrose Fish and Chips - Mount Pleasant

Café des Artistes - Yorkville

Coffee Mill - Yorkville

Chubby Subby (submarine sandwiches like MIke's in Quebec) -Yorkville

Just Desserts (all locations)

Desserts Desserts - Yonge and Eglinton

Daily Planet - Yonge and Eglinton (became the Summit House in the late 90s)

Friendly Greek - Yonge and Eglinton

Matignon - Yorkville area, St Nicholas street Segovia (spanish) - St Nicholas street

Camarra's (famous pizzeria) - Dufferin south of Lawrence

Coleman's deli - Lawrence and Bathurst L'Europe (hungarian) - Bloor street west in the Annex

Csarda(hungarian) - Bloor street west in the Annex

Pan on the Danforth - Danforth Avenue, Greektown

Ouzeri - Danforth Avenue - Greektown

Mystery Pizza - Leslieville/Scarborough

Spot Coffee - Bremner Avenue

Crush Wine Bar - King West

Canary Restaurant - Cherry Street

Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar - St Lawrence Market Town and Country Buffet - Harbourfront Nataraj (Indian) - The Annex

Indian Rice Factory - Dupont Street

Agra (Indian) - North York

Lee Garden - Chinatown (there ued to be one in Yorkville as well)

Yitz's deli - Eglinton West

China House - Eglinton West

Hoo Wah Garden tavern - Dufferin near Castlefield

Sky Ranch (argentinian) - Dufferin and Roselawn

Arepa Café (venezuelan) - Queen West

Katz's deli - Yorkdale area

Eden Chinese Food (Gerrard street east)

Jaipur Grille - Yonge and Davisville

Ed's Warehouse -King West

Ed's Seafood - King West

Café Brussel - Broadview and Danforth, first on Broadview, then in a bigger location on Danforth, at a time the best mussels in Toronto The Host (indian) - Yorkville

Future Bakery - Yonge and St Clair

Senior's Steaks - Yonge and St Clair

His Majesty's Feast - Lakeshore

Barbara Caffé( my first butternut squash agnolotti ever) - Etobicoke

Lick's (my first exposure to "Gourmet" burgers) - all Toronto locations

Onassis Pizza (best homemade tzatziki ever) - Eglinton and Laird

Shopsy's - Front Street

Fisherman's Wharf Lghthouse - Financial District

Steamie's (hotdogs and smoked meat) - good but brief on Mount Pleasant Road

Ginsberg & Wong (deli and Canadian-Chinese) - Village by the Grange, near OCAD.

Lisa Marie - Queen West

Spacco - Yonge and Eglinton

The above list is made of restaurants I have been to and therefore, does nt include places I have not been to like Susur or Bistro 990. What are your Toronto memories of defunct restaurants?

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Newcastle is all about coastal living, it has a thriving music and arts culture, along with an exquisite array of culturally diverse restaurants. Romantic Italian, authentic Asian cuisine, Brazilian steak, contemporary Australian or seaside fish and chips. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date spot, a quick bite to eat or a good old-fashioned pub feed, Newcastle has it all. The following restaurants come highly recommended and are sure to give you a taste of what Newcastle has to offer.

First, if you’re after a laid-back meal with a touch of flare The Locale is the place for you. The Locale is found in New Lambton, on the corner of Alma Road and Regent Street. This trendy café is open 7 days a week and at night from Thursday to Saturday. The Locale uses locally sourced seasonal produce to create a divine menu, the poached eggs, with hash browns and BBQ pulled pork is bound to make your mouth water.

Second, we have a romantic date spot, where you can enjoy Mediterranean styled tapas, Rustica. Dining with a view of the beach, Rustica is home to hand-crafted pieces by local artisans and Dion Ackland-designed interiors. This restaurant will take you on a journey through the Mediterranean with its tapas and share-style banquets. The creamy arancini balls and the slow cooked lamb shoulder is to die for, you will eat like a king!

Thirdly, Parry Street Garage is a restaurant that can’t be missed. You wouldn’t believe that this incredible restaurant was once a smash-repairs, and printing press. It has been redesigned into an atmospheric venue that combines a dramatic and cosy into the one space. With the option to drink cocktails and eat marvellous food at the bar or sit down at the tables for a finer dining experience, the choice is yours. Parry Street Garage offers an Italian style menu of pizza and pasta, complimented with an array of desserts and cheeses. The mouth-watering lamb pappardelle with wood roast lamb ragu is sure to impress your Nonna and leave you wanting more.

Finally, we have Raj’s Corner in Hamilton. Although, it isn’t your A class, fine dining venue. Raj’s Corner is the perfect the place to visit after a night out or during a busy week when you can’t be bothered to cook or if you’re simply looking for a hangover cure. The authentic Indian cuisine will be sure to leave you warm, full and satisfied. Not to mention, it’s super cheap!

The official Newcastle City Tourism website recommends the following venues for a cheeky cocktail, a laid-back lunch or a sea-side dining experience.

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Merewether Surfhouse

The award-winning building has spectacular ocean views up and down the East Coast and provides the perfect venue for your Wedding, Private Function, Corporate Event and anything in between. Merewether Surfhouse is home to a Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Café, Pizza Shop & Merewether Surfhouse Events, all with a 270-degree view sweeping over the Newcastle waterfront, Visit Newcastle Australia (n.d).

5 Sawyers

Our inspiration for 5 Sawyers came from the idea of creating a place with great atmosphere that is deeply rooted in something authentic and what better story to tell than our past in this city. Together with a relaxed environment where you can enjoy the fruits of our region such as a glass of Hunter wine, chilled craft beer or a cheeky cocktail. The 5 Sawyers food philosophy is to only use in-season, fresh and where possible, local ingredients. With a nod to the past we are using some traditional cooking methods like slow cooking but with a modern twist. Our seafood is sourced locally, and oysters are opened to order. We can cater to groups and we're open from Tuesday to Sunday 4pm till late so come and see us. We'd love to share your good times! Visit Newcastle Australia, (n.d).

Blue Door Café

Blue Door has set the benchmark in Newcastle for simple food, done well. It is Newcastle’s landmark cafe and a symbol of its healthy lifestyle. Blue Door Café delivers a balanced menu filled with the freshest seasonal ingredients that will leave you feeling good. Blue Door café is always looking for a unique way of doing things and believes in delivering a world-class experience in the heart of Newcastle, Visit Newcastle Australia, (n.d).

Queen’s Wharf

Relax in the comfortable surrounds of the hotel and savour the panoramic views over a pint of one of our many Australian and International beers. Whether you want to let your hair down and party, enjoy a delicious meal or just have a quiet drink with friends, The Queens Wharf Hotel is the best location in Newcastle.

Vietking

When combining the culinary techniques of different regions of Vietnam, regal indoor and outdoor seating areas, and the talent and flair of Chef and Owner, Hanh, Vietking offers you a delectable dining experience. Located on vibrant Darby Street Cooks Hill, Vietking is your convenience to have fun and indulge. Perhaps begin in the lounge area with a cocktail steeped in modern Asian flavours or choose from the impressive wine cellar list. At Vietking, the generous menu will see you leaving both impressed and satisfied, from your first to your last course, at an affordable price. These recommended restaurants will allow you to immerse yourself into the food culture of Newcastle, while taking you for an around the world taste experience.

References

Visit Newcastle Australia, (n.d), Eat & Drink, Visit Newcastle Australia, viewed 14th October 2019, < https://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/eat-drink >

Tom Smith, 2017, The 10 Best Restaurants in Newcastle, Australia, Culture Trip, viewed 14th October 2019, < https://theculturetrip.com/pacific/australia/articles/the-10-best-restaurants-in-newcastle-australia/ >

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Day 1 // 18th July 2019

- Landed at London Gatwick —> Switched two trains to get to Waterloo —> Walked down Webber Street to figure out exactly where it is - 130, Webber Street: My home for the next two weeks! - Went to the supermarket, got basic supplies, beers & a local SIM - Walk around Union Street, found a chill park - Chose to have dinner at Bala Baya, instead of Gordon Ramsay’s Union Street, because I don’t do mainstream stuff. LOL, kidding. I found Bala Baya’s menu & aesthetic more attractive. - Shopped for more supplies from TESCO at Southwark - Walked back home - Didn’t do much, just trying to get a hang of the city & people

Day 2 // 19th July 2019

- Train from Waterloo —> John Wood's - Starts raining as I walk towards the coveted Lord’s Cricket Ground - Met Dudeja outside Lord’s & started our Lord’s tour - Went to the great hall, merchandise store, the dressing rooms - the place where Ganguly took off & flung his jersey during the Natwest 2002 finals - Bus from Lord’s —> Oxford Circus - Walked around Oxford Street, its a shopping freak show. Since I’m averse to shopping, I didn’t like this street, but the kind of consumerism that exists in London is intense - Went for lunch to The Chipping Forecast: Fish & Chips, Avocado salad & Guinness stout was consumed - Followed by desert at Chin Chin - Met Deep in the evening & we went to Soho Theatre to watch comedy show, which I didn’t know would go on to inspire me to such an extent: DEMI LARDNER - Walked around Piccadilly Circle, China Town, Leicester Square, the popular places of London. Too much fan-fare around these places, very commercial, whereas I prefer the quiet, quaint lanes. Anyway, I couldn’t go to London for the first time & not visit these places, they’re too iconic too skip! - Walked around the Soho again, had a very good beer while walking - Dinner at Japes Pizzeria with Simon, Dudeja & Deep. Their pizzas were amazing! - Train from Oxford Circus —> Waterloo —> Walked home

Day 3 // 20th July 2019

- Walk from home —> BFI IMAX Waterloo —> Walk down to Tate Modern - MIND EXPLODE at Tate Modern, must’ve spent 5 hours easily, just absorbing - Bus to Nando’s —> Walk to BFI IMAX Waterloo - Watched Lion King at BFI (UK’s largest IMAX screen) - Tried a Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream for the first time. It was nice, normal - Walk back home from BFI - Reached home, then stepped out again - Spotted Andrew Scott outside the Old Vic Theatre! O.M.G. YES - Met Sumit, Sam & Dudeja & The London Eye around midnight, their keys fell into a gutter outside the London Eye & we struggled to get it, Sam & Sumit wrote a note on paper which had their name and contact number & put it through the grill - We went to a supermarket to get magnets since we thought we'll use that to pull out the keys from the gutter, but the shop-owner(from the subcontinent) warned us not to do such stuff, since it would come across as extremely suspicious. - Walked with Dudeja around Union Street - We saw hordes of people line up outside a train bridge, figured there was some underground boxing match happening there. - Walk back home.

Day 4 // 21st July 2019

- Took a train to North Greenwhich, was sent back to Canary Wharf, cozy the observatory is closer from there - SRK’s 'Challa' was shot at Canary Wharf - Heron Qauy-DLR Walk - Got off at Cutty Stark - Walk in Greenwich was amazing, it's a beautiful area - Walked to the observatory, crossing Cafe Rouge, Greenwich theatre & the huge park - Touched and stood on the prime meridian line(EXACT vertical centre of the Earth) & walked around the observatory - Walked down to the National Maritime Museum and saw some cool naval stuff (I didn't know that museums would fascinate me so much!) - Walk through Cutty Stark, bought a couple of vinyl LPs for myself although I don't have a player -_- It's a long term plan, sometimes you get accessories for something that you don't have & that motivates you to get the actual product, right? *I hope it's not just me* - Walked the Thames underground tunnel, it was quite cold down there - Walked across multiple parks to reach Isle of Dogs, (the name of this area inspired Wes Anderson to create a fictional film) which was quite disappointing, since I was expecting some film references, alas, One shouldn't expect too much. I didn't even find a direction symbol or a milestone that read 'Isle of Dogs' - Train back to Canary Wharf --> Switch at Green Park --> Piccadilly Line --> Hyde Park Corner - Met Dudeja, Deep & Simon at Hyde Park - We had a couple of beers, spoke, played catch & frisbee'd - Took a bus to Original Lahore, we were joined by Upmanyu there for dinner - Mediocre food at Original Lahore - Upmanyu walked us around the area, it was the same area where he stayed during his previous visit - Walked to Baker Street & saw Sherlock Holmes house. 221B - Took the bus home.

Day 5 // 22nd July 2019

- Started the day late. Did laundry, dishes, following up with clients regarding work back in Bombay. I was glad I didn’t carry my laptop along! - Walk to Southwark - Train to Victoria Station - Oxford Tube bus from Victoria Coach - Chill bus ride, reached the majestic city of Oxford - Walked around Oxford University, Christ Church College, by the river that flows through the city - I think I ate the best burger that I've ever eaten at Oxford. It was a smoked beef burger at this restaurant 'Head to the River' - The bartender mocked me coz I said 'I want beer beer'. These two guys made a quick gag, and went on to ask me if I wanted any 'Food Food' 'Water Water' & later apologised for their behaviour by saying they're 'Sorry Sorry' and 'Immature Immature'. I liked the dry humor, that’s my thing too. - Long walk by the river - Slept under a tree at the park, saw ducks, kayaks - Walked around the city for about 2-3 hours - Gelato Ice cream at George & Co - Saw a man in a hat & suit entertaining a group of kids - The architecture here was different from London. - Went to Sainsbury, found lactose free milk - Caught the bus back home --> Oxford Tube --> Victoria Coach London --> Bus no #211 from Victoria to Waterloo - Walk home - Made a cheese sandwich & drank that lactose free milk - Spoke to Varun for long & slept.

Day 6 // 23rd July 2019

- Walk to Southwark --> Train to King's Cross --> Walk across the street to St. Pancras - Train to Brighton with Dudeja - Walk to Brighton Beach through the lanes of the city - Chill at the Brighton Pier - Ate fish & Chips + Calamari on the pier. - Walk down the pebble beach - We’d planned for this, so I was carrying a sheet, we spread it and soaked in the sun for a couple of hours - Took a couple of dips in the water(English Channel) - Beer + Truffle Chips at the beach - Sid played an FKJ playlist & we slept on the beach - Walked ahead to the Naturist Beach Park, saw a beautiful lady there! - Shot 'Otherside' pilot with Dudeja - Started walking to get water & stumbled upon a bunch of boys playing cricket; they were from Afghanistan. We were elated and ended up playing cricket with them for over an hour, made friends with them. One of those boys aped Bumrah’s action to the T, he was a fan! - Walked back on the Brighton promenade, saw the axe throwing booth - Back at Brighton station, we took the train to London - Got off at Southwark & walked home

Day 7 // 24th July 2019

- Walk to Borough Market - Ate pork wrap from Hobbs & gobbled an entire box of strawberries - Walk to London Bridge, walked the tower bridge - Bus to Potter Fields garden/park - Walk at Hay's Galleria (I think the architechture of Hiranandani in Powai is heavily inspired by this place) - London Bridge Underground station --> Train to Camden - Walked around the entirety of Camden - Found 'The World's End' pub and had their house beer 'The World's End Ale', one word: OUTSTANDING! The bartender & I spoke about Edgar Wright and his amazing films! - Bus to Shoreditch - Walked across the Grafiiti streets and reached a fine dine Burmese restaurant: Lahpet (with Dudeja - his reccomendation!) - Pork gravy + Rice with Prawn dim sums on the side - Walking beer from Shoreditch, walked around Shoreditch while sipping on the beer - Went to another restaurant 'Bird' and got Fried chicken parcelled - Bus to Tower Bridge - Walked tower bridge at night - Sat by the Thames and finished that fried chicken with blue cheese sauce! Blue Cheese FTW! - Walked back home through Borough Market.

Day 8 // 25th July 2019

- Saw a priesthood ceremony in a church - Walked to the Imperial War Museum, intensely intrigued by the history behind World War II & The Holocaust. What a museum, must visit! - Walk back home - Lunch at Borough Market (Pork Hot Dog) + Gelato (Pistachio) - Train to West Hampstead - Met Sumit Anand, Sam & Dudeja, we booked our tickets to Cardiff (Wales). I also booked my tickets to Edinburgh (Scotland) - Train back home - Chilled on the terrace, had a couple of drinks - Walked to Tower Bridge & by the Thames with Maitry - Chilling again on the terrace, even Dudeja joined, spoke about Indian politics, because... how could we not!

Day 9 // 26th July 2019

- Leave for London Victoria with Dudeja in the morning - Missed the bus by 2 minutes, had to book the next bus which was after an hour :( - Walked to Victoria Street for breakfast - Beautiful breakfast at Granger & Co. Oh my god, the scrambled egg there is heavenly - Got on to our bus, headed to Cardiff - Checked in to our hostel the Riverside, one of the better ones, recommend it! - We headed out, but the city seemed a bit slow that day - Pizza & Beer at The Gatekeeper - Walked around the city, deserted, empty vibe, we thought we chose wrongly - Went to the Roald Dahl park - Took a bus back to the hotel, played mini pool in the courtyard & then slept like logs

Day 10 // 27th July 2019 - Breakfast at the hostel, our locker with passports got locked, so we had to break the lock to get our stuff out! With the hostel’s permission of course, they only got us a bolt cutter - Checkout & walk to Bute Park - Experienced one of the fun-nest event ever, that too randomly, we stumbled upon it! The Homeless Football World Cup & loved the vibe of it! Saw the opening ceremony + 1st match Denmark beat Wales (Penalty Tie Breaker) The Homeless World Cup is a sporting event organised by Homeless World Cup Foundation, a social organization which advocates the end of homelessness through the sport of association football - Walk out to the castle short walk, went to Joke store, comic store, etc. - Walk through various arcades - Loved walking in the arcades - Cardiff Market - Local market walk. Had Cannabis lollipop, slightly buzzed - Walk in arcades, quick lunch at Gregs. - Very cool stores, vintage video game parlor, skateboarding shops, fun toy shops, our perception of Cardiff as compared to the previous day had completely changed, it was such a fun place! - Dinner + Red Beer at Corner House - Walk to Sophia Garden, board the bus to London Victoria

Day 11 // 28th July 2019 - Reached home late at night, ate basic stuff - Morning, wasn't feeling too well (bunch of things mentally + homesick). - Chilled at home, cleaned everything, kitchen, laundry, etc. - Went to the park near Webber St. for a walk - Ate a fruit, video called Akshita, she looked cute, was watching Kapoor & Sons - I went back home, packed my stuff for Scotland, spoke to Akshita again, we had an emotional moment. - I took the bus to Victoria & left for Edinburgh, that was a tough ride, I was very uncomfortable through the journey, won't forget that night for sometime man! Phewww!

Day 12 // 29th July 2019

- Reached Edinburgh early in the morning. Walked down to the hostel. - Crashed in the hostel's (Baxter's Hostel) cafeteria since my check-in was 6 hours later. The people running that place were v sweet! 10/10 would recommend. - Got to my bed at 2 PM. Slept immediately. - Woke up at 5 PM, met Nimesh (Indian connect ftw, he was from Canada), he was gracious enough to lend me his hop on/hop off bus ticket, that was valid for the next day as well - Walked around Waverley Mall, ate a quick Chinese meal. Booked my ghost tour for 9 PM the same night, but reached the incorrect meeting point - Walked around the city & went back to the hostel by 10:30 PM, not a lonely walk, since the fringe setup/arrangements were on, Edinburgh was buzzing!

Day 13 // 30th July 2019 - Woke up late, fresh finally! Quick shower & out. - Bright sunny day (Thank god for that!). - Grabbed a subway & took the hop on - hop off bus - Reached the entry point to Arthur's seat. Trekked Arthur's seat. Beautiful. Spent an hour there, ate fruits while I chilled with myself. - Went to the Scottish Parliament - Took rounds of the city on the bus, got to know about the significance of Edinburgh in J.K.Rowling's life & the world of Harry freaking Potter. (Trivia: Rowling incepted Harry Potter in Edinburgh. She wrote The Sorcerer's Stone at a cafe 'The Elephant House' & the Deathly Hallows in suite 501 @ The Balmoral (Bang opposite Baxter Hostel)) - Walked the lovely Victoria Street, ate a heavy meal @ Nando's - Finally went for my Murder & Mystery walk at Victoria Street, too much fun! - Walk to the hostel, slept.

Day 14 // 31st July 2019 - Woke up late, breakfast @ McDonald's - Bus to Glasgow [ Wanted to visit another part of Scotland, since I hadn’t pre-booked my Highland’s tour :( ] - Wrote a couple of Thumb-stopper scripts on the way, kept me engaged & distracted - Reached Glasgow, walked around - Went to a Gurudwara, needed to visit an Indian place of worship, felt extreme comfort - Visited the Botanic Garden - Walked across the city, found the film+book+music store - Went to the riverside : Clyde River - Continued walking around the riverside, long walk, its a lonely city, it started drizzling, no one around - Didn't find anything interesting in Glasgow, quite low. Maybe I didn't go there on a good day, went back to Bus Station, phone got spoilt in the rain. Got a bus back to Edinburgh & bunked at the hostel

Day 15 // 1st August 2019 - Woke up early, had to meet Aditi & film The Otherside episode with her! There was a kick in my walk finally, after the last couple of days of gloom and Aditi's energy was so positive & happy, it just pulled me out of where my mind was looming. - Met & shot the episode with her at Assembly @ George Square, we ate some lovely crepes later. - Walked around Edinburgh, visited The Scottish Art Gallery, saw my favorite painter: Rembrandt’s original, authentic work!!! Saw his mentor Pieter Lastman’s work as well. Oh man! (I know I left Edinburgh the same day when the Fringe was beginning, it was mistimed... my trip there, didn’t plan it that way, so please don’t remind me that :( & anyway I had fun there) - Bus to airport ---> Flight to London Stansted ---> Train to Tottenham ---> Underground switch - Reached Southwark, picked up basic groceries from the supermarket - Home: Started packing, cleaning up, laundry stuff

Day 16 // 2nd August 2019

- It was a sunny day, had to do final packing, shopping & visit the places that were on the check list, all in the limited number of hours & considering that I wake up late, anyway, I think I managed to do a great job! - Kept all my bags ready & headed out after cooking myself a quick meal at home - Went straight up to Green Park, chilled for a while - Walked around Buckingham Palace - Went to Harrod’s, that’s a mind-boggling shopping space. Crazy! - Had to visit the iconic Abbey Road and click a picture of that street. There’s too much artistic history in London! What to do. - And I cannot thank Kunal Rao enough for recommending Hampstead Heath, it is the BEST park ever. What diverse experience. Yoga, silent open air disco, writers sitting in isolation & writing, young couples chilling, boys playing football, people having wine, some men fishing, while some swam, it was all happening there. Perfect example of Mutual Co-existence. Spent a couple of hours there, ate fruit, absorbed the air, my trip was coming to an end, what a bummer :( - Ran to Oxford Street, had to do all the shopping, then & there. - I shopped from LUSH, Sports Direct, Primark, Adidas, Marks & Spencer. You’d want to spend all your money on that street, it’s peak capitalism, but too attractive to not spend. Such dilemma for an existential person yaar. (Notice the change in me from day 2 to day 16?) - Reached home late in the night, bid adieu to this beautiful house in the heart of London, very grateful! - Picked luggage & left for Harsha Di’s place, saw a film shoot happening on the street when I left, now the person I am, I found that symbolic like: chalo beta it’s time to go back to films (Bombay), haha! - Got on a train to Wembley, met Harsha Di & jiju, went to their place, she’d made fresh indian food! Tasted a roti after 17 days, oh man, that is unmatchable, the hype is true! - Chilled with the two of them & crashed, had an early morning flight.

Day 17 // 3rd August 2019

- Woke up early, Harsha di & Alok jiju drove me to the Heathrow & the trip came to an end! What an experience man. Wow! I was amazed.

SPECIAL THANKS TO HRISHIT, SIDDHARTH & HARSHITA DI FOR THE MAKING SURE I HAD THE BEST TIME! AND TO KUNAL, ASHISH, VASANI & AKHIL FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND AS ALWAYS, MOM (FOR EVERYTHING)

I also realised that I quite enjoy my own company & thoughts, so was able to spend almost 20 days by myself, of course I met friends, comics & stuff, but for the most time, I was alone & I think I did well. Took care of everything, from food, travel, laundry, mopping, grocery shopping, managing expenses while on a budget trip along with having an absolutely kickass time and enormous learnings.

Special Mention & MUST HAVE: ‘Citymapper’ App (It sorted my life from day 1. No other App is required if you have this App)

OVERALL TRIP AFTERTHOUGHT: I absolutely loved my time in U.K. It’s the culture, the architecture, the people who make the place, all of which were very good & the best part is that they have preserved and maintained their history, they hold it so dearly (even though most of the wealth is a result of imperialism & looted from other nations, they have cultivated a culture & market out of it) and that’s something that I think we lack as a nation. I recently read an article that said RK Studios in Chembur has been demolished since they were running losses and the land has been sold to a big real estate company for apartments to be made. All the memorabilia, the emotions, the films which were shot in that iconic studio gone! All at once. Somehow I feel, that in another country perhaps, it would have been valued more, art would be given much more respect.

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New Bars and Museums Make DC a Perfect Vacation Getaway

Washington, D.C. is perfect any time of the year for a visit. However, late fall and early winter are especially good times to visit. The tourist traffic is light, hotels are reasonable, and there is a lot to do. Further, the nightlife scene now includes two new bars in the trendy Adams Morgan district —Pitchers ( a sports bar with a dance floor) and A League of Her Own (a new bar for women). The two bars are side by side on 18th Street NW.

In case you didn’t know, D.C. rivals San Francisco as one of the most LGBTQ friendly cities in the nation, if not the world.

WHAT TO DO

I walked up Rock Creek Park to the National Zoo with the Frontrunners. They meet Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (10 a.m. for the runners) at 23rd and P Street and then go to breakfast afterwards. It’s a friendly crowd and I met my first Trump appointee who has a high level position in the administration as well as a guy that works at PBS News hour. Frontrunners is a great way to meet the locals. They also meet Tuesday night at Union Station.

Be sure and visit the Wharf in the newly renovated Southwest DC complete with Boardwalk. They feature a fish market, kayak rentals and more. You can even catch a ferry to Georgetown or Alexandria from there. The newest location of the Politics and Prose Bookstore can also be found in Southwest.

Museum options abound. I like the National Portrait Gallery (which has a nice cafe in the courtyard).

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Avenue NW) also looked interesting.

Note all the Smithsonian Museums are free. However, private museums like the Spy Museum and the Newseum (the news museum) charge a fee.

The National Building Museum at 401 F Street is very nice as is the new nearby National Law Enforcement Museum. I also visited the National American Indian Museum (which has a cafe with related fare including the Northwest smoked salmon). Across the street, the U.S. Botanical Garden is another must. It has a great orchid display as well as a nice collection of plants of the region. The new National Museum of African American History is another must, although you have to reserve your (free) tickets in advance.

There is also a lot to see nearby including Alexandria. Take Metro to King Street Station and hop on the free trolley to explore Old Town. The historic village has great views along the Potomac River and bike rentals where you can ride south to Mt. Vernon (home of George Washington).

Nearby Mt. Vernon also has a great restaurant with a colonial theme. Peanut soup anyone? You can get to Mt. Vernon by taking the Yellow Line Metro to Huntington and then hopping on the Fairfax Connector 101 bus.

Movie buffs will want to take in the John Waters exhibit, King of Trash, at the Baltimore Museum of Art (a quick MARC commuter train ride away).

NIGHTLIFE

Who says LGBT bars are a thing of the past? Washington has two new ones—A League of Ones Own and Ptichers. They are both at 2319 18th Street. League is the city’s newest if not only bar for the ladies while Pitchers is a sports themed bar which features dancing on the weekends. They are located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.

Trade Bar at 1410 14th Street is another fun option.

My favorite bar is the Number Nine on P Street (1435 P Street NW). You will find them on P Street off 14th Street NW.

WHERE TO EAT

Sweetgreens is my favorite. They are around town including on P Street off 14th Street NW. They are a DC based salad chain featuring healthy low calorie dishes.

Shake Shack has great burgers and fries and has 3 locations including on 14th Street NW. It is a New York chain.

Compass Coffee is the local coffee place. There is one on F Street near the Gallery Place Metro, 1335 7th Street NW. Try the vanilla flavored, nitro infused cold brew.

Zaytina’s has great Mediterranean Food. You will find them on 9th Street NW.

You can’t beat Sunday brunch at Annie’s Paramount Steak House which is celebrating its 70th year and is in the original DC gayborhood, 17th Street NW.

In Old Town Alexandria, The Warehouse (214 King) had great salmon while nearby Magnolia’s had great Southern cuisine.

GETTING THERE

I took American Airlines to Reagan National (DCA) which is a quick Metro ride into DC. On the way back, I took Southwest out of BWI which is a short MARC or Amtrak ride from Union Station. (Avoid the Southwest terminal at DCA as it is noisy and over-crowded (and not near the Metro).

WHERE TO STAY

I like the Comfort Inn on 13th Street NW (near Mass Avenue). It’s near the restaurants and bars on 14th and 17th Streets. It is a bargain and very handy. The Street Market nearby has everything you could need for a quick bite or snack. The nearby Washington Plaza Hotel is another bargain as is the Beacon House.

I also stayed at the Alexandrian in Old Town Alexandria. It too was handy to all the attractions.

The Line Hotel in DC is also getting rave reviews as is Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Metro Weekly is the weekly LBBTQ magazine. Celebrating 50 years, the Washington Blade is another must read each week.

Bill Malcolm is a freelance LGBTQ syndicated travel columnist. He also writes the Round the Ripple column in the Broad Ripple Gazette and for All Aboard Indiana. He is based in Indianapolis and writes for a hobby. He is a frequent visitor to D.C.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/11/15/new-bars-and-museums-make-dc-a-perfect-vacation-getaway/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/180139608100

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hotspotsmagazine · 6 years

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New Bars and Museums Make DC a Perfect Vacation Getaway

In case you didn’t know, D.C. rivals San Francisco as one of the most LGBTQ friendly cities in the nation, if not the world.

WHAT TO DO

Museum options abound. I like the National Portrait Gallery (which has a nice cafe in the courtyard).

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Avenue NW) also looked interesting.

Note all the Smithsonian Museums are free. However, private museums like the Spy Museum and the Newseum (the news museum) charge a fee.

Movie buffs will want to take in the John Waters exhibit, King of Trash, at the Baltimore Museum of Art (a quick MARC commuter train ride away).

NIGHTLIFE

Trade Bar at 1410 14th Street is another fun option.

My favorite bar is the Number Nine on P Street (1435 P Street NW). You will find them on P Street off 14th Street NW.

WHERE TO EAT

Sweetgreens is my favorite. They are around town including on P Street off 14th Street NW. They are a DC based salad chain featuring healthy low calorie dishes.

Shake Shack has great burgers and fries and has 3 locations including on 14th Street NW. It is a New York chain.

Compass Coffee is the local coffee place. There is one on F Street near the Gallery Place Metro, 1335 7th Street NW. Try the vanilla flavored, nitro infused cold brew.

Zaytina’s has great Mediterranean Food. You will find them on 9th Street NW.

You can’t beat Sunday brunch at Annie’s Paramount Steak House which is celebrating its 70th year and is in the original DC gayborhood, 17th Street NW.

In Old Town Alexandria, The Warehouse (214 King) had great salmon while nearby Magnolia’s had great Southern cuisine.

GETTING THERE

WHERE TO STAY

I also stayed at the Alexandrian in Old Town Alexandria. It too was handy to all the attractions.

The Line Hotel in DC is also getting rave reviews as is Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Metro Weekly is the weekly LBBTQ magazine. Celebrating 50 years, the Washington Blade is another must read each week.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/11/15/new-bars-and-museums-make-dc-a-perfect-vacation-getaway/

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beavertonairporter · 4 years

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