Raian’s place is squeaky clean, well appointed and located in a food lover’s paradise. The appliances are new, full-size and work like a charm. The space looks new, the lines are modern and tastefully designed. There is no dust catching carpets, for example. The floor is has a solid feel and wood appearance. The queen size bed in the bedroom is made of memory foam and very comfortable. The bathroom has a modern shower made of grayish tile and a glass enclosure that puts out a lot of hot water. The art on the wall is a perfect fit.
Garden apartments in DC can feel a little like a basement or tunnel. Raian’s place does not feel that way. His place has a window or door in every room with the front room having a door and a three section window that looks out toward the street with plants and bushes. It was nice to see people walking past while we drank coffee. Things were quiet and restful.
The Big Bear Cafe is just around the corner. It is a great place for coffee tea sandwiches, salads and other food items. The food is organic and farm to table and the atmosphere mellow.
Within 2-3 three blocks are a pizza restaurant, the Red Hen which has a good local reputation, Tyber Creek serving food from a wood fired oven, and Thai food that triggered memories of a trip to Thailand, very authentic and very good. Other place serve Korean chicken wings, Chinese food, sushi or smoked meat at the DC Smokehouse.
Raian responded quickly, usually immediately, to any question. Since we have a daughter, son-in-law and grandson in DC now we will try to book Raian’s place for our next visit.