Breakfast Meetings
An 8 a.m. breakfast meeting is not the way to my heart, particularly on a rainy day. However, there I was in clothes that more or less matched (all blue at least), and mostly on time to meet my colleagues at Poste Brasserie at the Hotel Monaco at 7th & F Streets NW (diagonally across from the arena entrance to Gallery Place metro).
I'd only read about the hotel - it's quite amazing inside. Originally built as a post office in the mid-1800s, it's a model of public/private partnership to renovate unused federal buildings. It's also the city's first all-marble building. High ceilings, interesting public spaces with lots of nooks for private conversations, and Kimpton style make the hotel much more interesting than your typical business hotel. The Monaco is pet-friendly, and if you don't bring your own pet and are looking for a little companionship during your stay, the hotel will provide an in-room goldfish for you.
I barely take all the lobby details in as I beeline for Poste and my meeting. A couple cups of good coffee later, I'm ready to pay more attention to my surroundings. We were in the back room with heavy curtains to provide a sound barrier between us and the rest of the restaurant which was nice for us and probably everyone else since we had speakers. We started with juice (fresh squeezed orange juice) and a fruit plate. The brioche french toast with berry compote and vermont maple syrup was a good choice. Next time I think I'll try the oatmeal served with brown sugar, apples, and marscapone.
After the meeting was over, we took some time to appreciate the architectural details of the hotel before heading back to the office.
As handy as Poste is to the MCI Center, I'll definitely be back.
I'd only read about the hotel - it's quite amazing inside. Originally built as a post office in the mid-1800s, it's a model of public/private partnership to renovate unused federal buildings. It's also the city's first all-marble building. High ceilings, interesting public spaces with lots of nooks for private conversations, and Kimpton style make the hotel much more interesting than your typical business hotel. The Monaco is pet-friendly, and if you don't bring your own pet and are looking for a little companionship during your stay, the hotel will provide an in-room goldfish for you.
I barely take all the lobby details in as I beeline for Poste and my meeting. A couple cups of good coffee later, I'm ready to pay more attention to my surroundings. We were in the back room with heavy curtains to provide a sound barrier between us and the rest of the restaurant which was nice for us and probably everyone else since we had speakers. We started with juice (fresh squeezed orange juice) and a fruit plate. The brioche french toast with berry compote and vermont maple syrup was a good choice. Next time I think I'll try the oatmeal served with brown sugar, apples, and marscapone.
After the meeting was over, we took some time to appreciate the architectural details of the hotel before heading back to the office.
As handy as Poste is to the MCI Center, I'll definitely be back.
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