Georgetown Ritz Carlton: History Abounds The Ritz-Carlton is a property with a big appetite. Dinner at the warm and intimate Living Room with exposed brick, an aromatic wood-burning fireplace, lounge seating, and with Executive Chef Montenegro at the helm, another salute from the both of us. The chef truly created a pleasing dining experience. I enjoyed a dish prepared with heirloom smoked roasted tomatoes with a touch of basil and balsamic glaze, and I also ordered a medium rare Hanger Steak marinated in a local crafted Lager beer, with a side of French fries and chimichurri. Lisa selected the Smoked Nantucket Scallops with the chef’s special recipe including parsnip puree, succotash tomatoes, corn, serrano peppers, bacon lords and a charming chili oil. The service was superior and speaking with other guests they agreed wholeheartedly. The National Mall There was time to do some exploring though a visitor should allow a week or more to thoroughly enjoy the National Mall, the country’s most visited national park. There are an implausible 17 Smithsonian museums, galleries, and a zoo, with eleven located on the National Mall, in addition to the United States Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the United States Memorial Holocaust Museum, a multitude of other intriguing museums, and George Washington University which is located in Georgetown. I needed to immerse my mind to gather a sense of community. Flourishing Georgetown was founded in 1751, and today is an elegant upscale city, home to numerous embassies fully enhancing the international panache. Boutiques are bursting with the fashion of the day, dining opportunities covering the world, while the historic city’s shopping is equivalent to Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. in California, and Palm Beach Florida’s retail mecca, Worth Avenue. The downtown streets where languages intermingle in a soft refrain, are filled with residents, visitors, and loads of young people thanks to prestigious Georgetown University founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789. Walking distance from the Ritz-Carlton visitors will find Georgetown’s waterfront and popular Washington Harbour with exquisite dining, live entertainment, boating opportunities, and accessibility to jogging and biking trails. With a sense of discovery in tow, a one-hour drive to Virginia’s Louden County, is a treasure chest of some 50 wineries, offering some of the finest wines in this part of the country. When you go Tip – When planning a trip to D.C. allow enough time for the historic and abundant attractions. The comfortable and club-like hotel is splendidly located to visit the National Mall and Georgetown. All accommodations have a view of the neighborhood or the Potomac River. A visit here can easily become a lifetime memory.
Georgetown Ritz Carlton 3100 S St NW Washington, DC 20007 202.912.4100 ritzcarlton.com
