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On Stage and Screen
Here are just a few current and upcoming stage and screen performances you can experience in the neighborhood. Film DC Independent Film Festival February 29 – March 4 Naval Heritage Center 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW E Street Cinema 555 11th St. NW The National Museum of American History Warner Bros. Theater 14th St. and Constitution [...]
Foodie Radar
Here are a few things on my foodie radar this week. Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists in the 2012 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Congratulations to the Penn Quarter chefs and restaurants that have been selected! Best New Restaurant: Fiola (601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) Outstanding Bar Program: Columbia Room (1021 7th St NW) [...]
Laissez Bon Temps Roulez
Looking for a place to “Let the good times roll” in our neighborhood? Be sure to stop by either Central or Acadiana for drink and menu specials on Fat Tuesday, February 21. Central (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) is offering classic New Orleans cocktails all month, including the Sazerac, Absinthe Suisesse, and Hurricane, as well as [...]
History on Foot: 7th Street Shopping
I was driving down 7th Street the other day and noticed for the first time a series of old and modern signs for furniture stores. Curious to know more, I did some research to find out the significance of this apparent cluster. According to various sources, 7th Street was the commercial hub of the city [...]
Just for Laughs
This Friday and Saturday at Riot Act Comedy Club (801 E Street NW) you can beat the winter doldrums with some belly laughs. Shows will feature films from previous DC Shorts Film Festivals and live, local comedy acts highlighting themes like Work Sucks, Family Dysfunction, Superheroes Sexual Adventures, Payback Is Hell and A Very DC [...]
Year of the Dragon
Monday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Following are a few ways you can celebrate the Year of the Dragon – considered to be the luckiest year in the zodiac. Chinese New Year Parade Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm 6th and I Sts. NW and throughout Chinatown The Source (575 Pennsylvania Ave., [...]
Foodie Find: Alice Waters
This weekend there are three exclusive opportunities to get to know to the Godmother of good food, Alice Waters, and enjoy the talents of some of our area’s most recognized chefs. Discussion with Alice Waters and Jose Andres Reception honoring Alice Waters featuring local chefs Friday, January 20 at the National Portrait Gallery (8th and F Sts [...]
History on Foot: DC Children’s Hospital
While walking home the other day, I noticed this plaque at the corner of 13th and G Streets, NW. According to the plaque and the Children’s National Medical Center web site, the original Children’s Hospital of the District of Columbia was founded in a row house here in 1870.
A New Year at Minibar
I was fortunate enough to secure two seats for dinner at Minibar (405 8th St, NW) last night. The first and last time I ate there was two years ago and I was anxious to see if the experience would be as incredible. The chefs did not disappoint! A few highlights of my meal are [...]
Are You Ready For 2012?
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Now, it’s time to prepare for the next one. I’ve decided to brush up on the lyrics of the traditional New Year’s Eve song Auld Lang Syne and thought I would share some ideas for lucky foods that might help you have a prosperous 2012. Auld Lang [...]
