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Washington D.C. - Part 2
Written by: Dominick A. Miserandino
Photography by: Margherita Miserandino
You might ask what is pampering about exercising. The answer is a visit to the spa afterwards! Splash is a day spa located on premises, and we indulged in a couple of treatments. Dominick had a facial—a manly facial— and a massage, and Margherita had an organic pumpkin scrub and a facial. We definitely felt pampered. We decided to grab a quick lunch at the health club’s Sidewalk Café. Of course the food was healthy and very tasty. Dominick had tofu marinated in Chili sauce that was the best tofu he has ever had. He was so motivated by how good it tasted that he attempted to cook it when we got back home.
In addition, we had some other great meals while we were in D.C. Two restaurants worth mentioning are Sea Catch and The Melting Pot. Sea Catch, obviously a seafood eatery, is located in the Canal Square Building on the C&O Canal in Georgetown, which in 1880 became the birthplace of computers. Dominick felt an instant connection. The restaurant was very comfortable and cozy with its brick, stone and fireplaces. This is not the place for a fried fish platter. As a matter of fact, none of the fish is fried or breaded. Sea Catch has the freshest of fish—no freezers used here. The ceviche’ martini was excellent as well, as were the crab cakes. They also have a great raw bar.
The other new establishment we tried was the Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant. What can be more fun than dipping your food in a steaming bowl on your table? We know it is a franchise restaurant, and you can go to others outside D.C., but dining here was such a great experience we wanted to tell you about it. First, you need to go hungry as you get served lots of food. We had the Big Night Out, which included: a cheese fondue course (no processed cheese here); a salad course; an entrée that included lobster tails, black tiger shrimp, sirloin, breast of chicken and ravioli; and of course dessert—chocolate fondue. The food was delicious, and it was a great way to unwind after a long cold day walking D.C. One of the best parts—this was $76 a couple. We are petitioning for someone to open a Melting Pot in New York!
No stay in Washington would be complete without dropping in to a museum or two. As we wanted to try new experiences, we visited the relatively new International Spy Museum, which opened in April of 2002. There was an entrance fee, unlike the Smithsonian museums, but it was well worth the cost, as this turned out to be one of the best museums we have ever visited. It is the only museum solely dedicated to espionage and how it has impacted the world. It is an interactive experience where you are given an “identity,” and your espionage abilities are tested as you make your way through the museum. The International Spy Museum has the largest collection of spy artifacts as well. The exhibits really got us thinking about our surroundings!
All in all, our trip to Washington D.C. was relaxing and full of great meals and sights. We would highly recommend any of these activities to couples looking to get away, or to anyone who wants to see Washington in a different light. Yes, you can go to D.C. the traditional route, and see the Smithsonian, but why not spoil yourself? Make a spa of it—see some new restaurants, and stay at a place that’s already made history.
Part 1
Part 2
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