This morning greeted us with gray skies and a steady
spring rain that carried us through most of the day. I know we need the rain; I just don’t like rainy Mondays. Rainy
Saturdays are cool. Rainy Sundays are even better. Although had it been a rainy
Sunday, yesterday wouldn’t have been as nice.
Andrea and I met up for brunch and shopping in Eastern Market’s craft and flea market. Thank god I can always can count on Andrea for Sunday mornings
like this, which is awesome because this kind of morning would send Keith into a
tailspin. Let's just say it's not his thing...the brunch, all the people, etc.
We started at the Chesapeake Room for brunch. The Chesapeake
Room is Keith’s and my go to place on Barrack’s Row. After brunch, however, I
think that may change. The service has left so much to be desired that I want
to explore what else is out there. Gasp! I might have to leave The Hill. Service
aside the food was pretty good. I had the Chesapeake Room Eggs, which includes a fried green tomato, topped with a lump crab cake, topped with a poached egg and
all finished with a champagne berblanc sauce. I love this spin on eggs
benedict. Andrea went with the pulled pork sandwich, which she was said good things about. And it did look pretty tasty.
With our bellies full, it was time to work it off with some
shopping. Eastern Market has a wonderful mix of crafty items like jewelry and arts,
to clothing, furniture, and farmers lined up with their produce. I inevitably
find jewelry I just have to have. Unfortunately, Sammy’s check up kind of
squashed that for me. And it’s a real bummer – there were some cute bracelets
and necklaces I had my eye on. Fingers crossed it will be there in a few weeks.
Regardless, strolling around Eastern Market is one of my favorite
ways to spend a lazy Sunday morning. It’s even better after brunch. Do you have
any favorite ways to pass your Sunday mornings?
