Archive for November, 2009

Peacock Cafe

November 4, 2009

Deal: $20 for $40 Worth of American Fare and More at Peacock Café

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I’m going to start by apologizing for not having very many photos or very much gossip about Peacock Cafe —  I was enjoying myself so much during dinner that I almost forgot that about this blog.  I also get very awkward when taking pictures of my food, out of fear that I’m being watched by the restaurant staff (we were seated almost right next to the hostess stand) so only a couple pictures turned out.

A few years ago, I had a delicious brunch at Peacock Café in Georgetown, so when I saw that they were being featured on Groupon, I knew I had to buy the deal.  This time around, I decided to try out their dinner and couldn’t have been more pleased.

Ted and I started out with the calamari.

Peacock Calamari

I’ve had my fair share of  calamari around town but this was the best I’ve had in DC.

Ted ordered the New York Strip and I ordered the Steak Salad.  Both were delicious and perfectly cooked.

Peacock New York Strip

Again, I apologize for the lack of photos…but trust me, the steak salad looked and tasted amazing (although slightly heavy on the dressing)!

I could kick myself for not checking out the Peacock Cafe website gallery before going to dinner there.  These two dishes look divine!

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Peacock Café was AWESOME!  The atmosphere was perfect for a nicer week-day evening (or weekend!) and the service and food were exceptional.  Even if they are not featured on Groupon again, I plan to return!

Newseum

November 2, 2009

Deal: $10 Single Day Admission to the Newseum ($20 value)

Grade: A

I’ve been somewhat of a “Debbie Downer” about the Groupons I’ve used recently — however, this week, I’m excited to tell you all about 2 deals I’ve used that have been awesome!  First one…Newseum!

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Sunday afternoon I redeemed my Groupon at the Newseum and thought it was AWESOME.  During a high school field trip to DC, I went to the old Newseum, but all I remember about that visit is recording a video with a friend in which we pretended to be weather people on the news.  The newly renovated Newseum exceeded my expectations.  I went in expecting to see just the history of news — radio, television, internet, etc. — but the museum had so much more.  Six floors of news — top headlines throughout history, international media, ethics in the news, a memorial to those lost while reporting the news, and more.  They also had awesome exhibits on significant events throughout history, in which they focused on how these events were covered by the media, such as September 11th and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Looking down into the Newseum from the top floor

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The front pages of today's newspapers from around the world and U.S.

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Pieces of the Berlin Wall

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September 11th Headlines/Front Pages

My favorite part of the museum was the “News History” portion, which started with newspapers from 1455 and worked its way up to this year.  I was never a “history buff,” but looking through all of the newspaper headlines brought so many historical events to life.

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The Newseum is my new favorite museum in Washington, DC.  If you live here and haven’t visited or if you’re planning a trip to the district, I highly recommend visiting the Newseum!