the returning roads to brooklyn
Of all the Washington, D.C. places to brunch, Tabard Inn excels at being that perfect place of quiet with green vines climbing the brick patio walls, tables nicely spaced, and warm, homemade doughnuts as the (expected) immediate order that arrive with whipped cream and berries.
(Note: This is the last of eight posts from this road trip. You might start at the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh post.)
Karen ordered French toast as we sat in the garden (a good way to end the pancake quest),
and I had the Eggs Benedict with housemade Tasso ham (harder to find in Brooklyn) as we recalled all our favorite moments of the week on the road.
We then set out for the Dupont Circle farmers’ market, watching the usual stranger interactions along the way (intersections are awkward in this place),
and crossed the circle to the busy vendors selling peaches and goat cheese.
At a great loss to Miami, my wonderful friend Holly (at right) now lives in the area, and she guided us to her favorite sellers and their finest varieties, bubbling over with her infectious zeal for local food.
And, just a few hours later, we arrived back in Brooklyn.
I stood with Karen (after she helped me unpack the car) and we smiled at the thousands of miles we had driven together, at the gifts of the road, and stories we’ll tell of our adventures,
especially as only Karen’s suitcases are in focus in this image, ready for the next time the road calls and we answer…
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August 31st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I prefer to think that all roads lead a bit further than Brooklyn; to Maine in fact. Ah well, at least you’re here in spirit. Mike and I arrived home today to find the largest spider I’ve ever seen happily ensconced under the light outside your sunroom. We took many a photo but the web remained un-capturable. xo
August 31st, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Keryn, I do love it when the road continues on to Maine :) Happy you found my emissary! Like me, she does love the sunlight all around you two and your lovely home. Blogging our recent adventures soon!
August 31st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Great road trip and awesome coverage!
I am sad to say that I have had very few “homemade” doughnuts like the ones pictured above. I usually just stick to the Krispy Kreme variety…
August 31st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Thanks, Mica :) It was quite the trip. It’s harder to find Krispy Kreme here (there is a store in Dupont Circle), but these, with the crunchy, sparkly sugar were lovely…