 |
This past weekend was just fantastic! The weather was beautiful, I had a good practice Saturday, and I was able to meet up with some awesome friends!
It all started Friday evening with a nice glass of Riesling.
After work, I headed into DC to meet up Rebecca had organized for some DC health and fitness bloggers. Before the event I met up with Amanda and Jen for drinks at Founding Farmers before having dinner there with Rebecca, Robby, and Kate.
Founding Farmers has a fabulous bar (and tiki bar in the summer), with a huge drink menu! I love beer and am always intrigued by the cocktails, but I decided a glass of wine was just what I needed after a long week.
When the rest of the group arrived we headed over to our table and were welcomed by some amazing appetizers!
Devil-ish eggs…
Smears, Dips and Table Bread (Romesco, Green Goddess, Pimento Cheese dips)…
and Oven-Roasted Cracked Black Pepper Wings… YUMMY!
For dinner I ordered a bowl of the Winter Chili, which was delicious…
Though I couldn’t eat too much because of all the wonderful appetizers…
And a few glasses of this guy…
Founding Farmers is such a wonderful restaurant and a great place to take a large group. A huge thank you to Rebecca for organizing the dinner and to Founding Farmers for hosting us! We had WAY too much fun that night!!
Saturday kept the awesome train rolling! It started out with football practice, slowed down with a 3 hour nap min afternoon, and then ended at Chop’t with my hubby!
Neal and I had never been to Chop’t, so we were excited to try it out.
Although it’s similar to other salad bar restaurants, Chop’t had a lot more options including a lot of light salad dressings.
Chop’t is also unique because they literally chop up your salad before serving it. It’s a great way to combine everything that way you’re getting a little bit of everything with each bite.
My salad was romaine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, red onions, cheese, and light chipotle ranch. Neal also loved his Mexican Caesar salad, so I know we’ll be headed back there soon!
Sunday I enjoyed puppy snuggles, a trip to Ikea, a mid afternoon gym session, grocery shopping, lots of cooking (more on that this week), and a night by the fire pit with the Offensive Line of the DC Divas.
It was a winederful weekend and I hope the week ahead is just as good!
What did you do this weekend?
|
Tagged with: Restaurant • Weekend
Filed under: DC • DC Divas Football • Eating Out • Reviews • Weekend
Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!
coffeecakeandcardio
coffeecakeandcardio
coffeecakeandcardio
coffeecakeandcardio
coffeecakeandcardio
coffeecakeandcardio
SO fun! Highlight of my weekend!
Jennifer@knackfornutrition recently posted..Founding Farmer’s Blogger Meetup
Founding Farmers is one of my all-time favorite places in the world. SO delicious!
Aimee recently posted..Thankful
Sounds like a great weekend! I love those weekends that are so refreshing. That salad looks great, I love that they chop it all up for you!
Courtney @ Journey of a Dreamer recently posted..Huge Group Giveaway: Lululemon & Race Entry!
You look so gorgeous! I love that yellow shirt on you! I’m jealous of ALL of your food this weekend. Chop’t looks like such a cool restaurant! I want one where I live now. I may have to start a petition
.
Carly @ Snack Therapy recently posted..Step-by-Step
Looks like a fun weekend!!! I love Chopt, favorite go to place with friends in DC for lunch!
Those chicken wings sound so good!
I love kicking off weekends with a fun Friday happy hour full of wine! Yours looks like it was an especially good Friday evening
Becky @ Olives n Wine recently posted..Chocolate-Glazed Cake Donuts
Looks like such a great weekend! I wish we had a Chop’t nearby, I love places where I can just go crazy with great salad toppings, looks so good!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League recently posted..St. Patty’s 5k Race Recap
I had a great time Friday night! Thanks so much for coming! Let’s hang out again really soon!
Rebecca recently posted..Blogger Dinner at Founding Farmers in Foggy Bottom
I’ve been wanting to try Founding Farmers for a while – I always hear wonderful things about it! Chop’t is one of my favorites, especially since they don’t charge by the pound… Load on the toppings
Allison @ Life’s a Bowl recently posted..Honeymoon [Pt. 2]
I went to FF a few weeks ago (the one in Potomac) and the food was great! I really want to go to Chop’t! I think I went to one in New York last year (or somewhere very similar!)
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..33 While 33 [one month later!]
You look very pretty in your top Ash!
Hilary @ The Big Weight recently posted..Minor Health Issues