Rasika: Elegant Indian Fare

The restaurant week winter edition is back! This time Bubbles was lucky to have been able to get a seat in the hottest Indian Restaurant in the Metro DC area, Rasika. It was our first time to visit the place because reservation in this restaurant has been eternally difficult. Normally it takes 2 weeks, sometimes a month to wait for your ideal time of the day.

They only had restaurant week menu this week, but their choices were actually wide with at least 5 selections of each course. Bubbles and I both chose Lamb Dishes as our main course.

The most memorable dish was the appetizer Calamari Karawari. Deep fried squid rings in semolina batter, with a side of delicious sauce. That for me is the best calamari I've had in the DC Metro Area.

The interior of Rasika is very elegant but still cultural, a vibe that accentuates your dining experience. Upon entering the main dining area from the door, there is a hallway that boasts its collection of wines and spices.

In my not-hard-to-please and inexperienced taste buds, I am giving the overall experience in Rasika 5 out of 5 stars. :) *

Rasika Wines and Spices

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23 January 2015

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*Note: I have not been commissioned nor been paid by Rasika to make this review. The review is of my own and cannot be used as reference to your dining experience. Cheers!

Juancho's Collection

He simply loves Jake and the Neverland Pirates. :)

Collection

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22 January 2015

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Rawlins Park

Images like this make the photographer look like a pro. But in reality, it is mother nature that has painted such a picturesque view. Well of course the monument was man-made. :) 

Rawlins Park at Dusk

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Pray. It works.

This post is dedicated to prayers. :) In your up times, down times or anything in between, a simple act of prayer helps. :) 

While waiting for the little boy to wake up so we could catch up on mass, I just said a few prayers and took this photo of my dashboard's rosary. :) 

Pray. It Works. 

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MLK @ 86

Today marks the 86th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., which the government also declares as a national holiday to commemorate the civil rights leader's life and legacy.

I took this photo of Dr. King a few months back but then I though it would be a fitting day to post this here for the first time. :)

The Rock

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Let's check 'em out

Little boy checks out the gifts day after his party. :)

Let's See

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18 January 2015

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Juancho Three

This post is dedicated to the little one's third natal anniversary.

Happy Birthday Juancho! Don't grow too fast please.

Cheers!

Juancho 3

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17 January 2015

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Practicing Macro

A few months back, when I was compulsive in buying gear for my then-new DSLR, I decided to buy me a set of macro extension tubes from Xit. They worked fine, but I think they sometimes get to be a bit soft, especially when used handheld. Luckily I was able to purchase some prime lenses that somehow do some "macro" looking pictures because I am able to focus closer than regular lenses. This photo was taken using a 50mm prime lens (f1.8 D) Not bad for a first try! 

Subject is an Invicta quartz watch that I bought from Burlington Coat Factory last year for a whopping $29! :) Isn't this a steal or what?! 

Steal Steel

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Bookworm (?!)

I just thought of taking his photo in with the messy pile of books he created when he unloaded them all from his red wagon.

Why oh why did he make this mess? Just to mimic a youtube music video of "Mary had a Little Lamb," of which the lamb was on a red wagon being pulled by Mary. And yes, be wanted to be the little lamb so he took his wagon, removed everything on it and rode it while I played Mary, who pulled the wagon to school...

Bookworm

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14 January 2015

NBA 2015

Since moving to DC I have had the privilege to watch the Washington Wizards play against my favorite team the San Antonio Spurs. This year I have once again had that same privilege thanks to some "sponsors." This year was different. Not only were the Spurs not leading by double-digit, but they were also trailing the Wizards the entire game. This was also the first time since 2005 that the Wizards were able to defeat the Spurs at home. I'm a big Surs fan but this time I was sort of rooting for the home team so I didn't feel bad watching my Spurs losing to the Wizards.

Good job home team! hope you make it far into the Eastern conference playoffs. 

Big Fundamental

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13 January 2015

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