Archive for October, 2009
He Loves DC: Luis Colmenares
The authors at this site love DC (oh really? yes. really.) and are often point-people for people’s questions about the city, where to go and what to do. But aside from our 20 authors, there are other roving DC experts in the city, hidden at every turn. Hotel concierges. They know and love DC (maybe [...]
More »WMATA alerts by text message? No.
One of our loyal readers sent us a note about WMATA’s eAlerts system and the inability to sign up to get them via text messages rather than email. In fairness to WMATA, the main screen only says “you can receive alerts via email notifying you of Metro service disruptions.” However when you click on the [...]
More »Big Kids Block Party was EPIC
‘Kids in the Air’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
According to the Q Street Neighborhood Association, the Big Kids Block Party was a rip-roaring, rocking and uber-successful event.
Here are some stats:
-1,048 people in attendance
-26 tapped kegs
-200 Ben’s half-smokes eaten
-585 other hot dogs devoured
-500 oz Mr. Yogato fro-yo grobbled
-100 Julia’s Empanadas consumed
-100 Rice Krispie Treats inhaled
-Countless pounds of popcorn, [...]
DC Omnivore 100: #58, Beer above 8% ABV
‘the cask’
courtesy of ‘volcanojw’
It’s time for another item from the DC Omnivore 100 list of the top one hundred foods every good omnivore should try at least once in their lives.
Finding a beer above 8% alcohol by volume isn’t the challenge that it once was. The emergence of the craft beer movement in the [...]
Today is World Habitat Day
‘Sustainability’
courtesy of ‘SWP Moblog’
Did you know that half the world’s population lives in cities? Or that within the next generation, more than two-thirds of the population will be urban? The United Nations designates the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day, a day to reflect on the state of our urban environments and reaffirm [...]
Cake Wrecks Book Signing in Bethesda Cancelled
‘CakeWrecks’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
Last I checked, 384 people had RSVPed to meet Jen Yates, founder of Cake Wrecks, in Bethesda tomorrow night. Unfortunately, the tour for her new book, Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong, has been cancelled. According to her latest post, Jen’s husband is in critical condition.
Cake Wrecks is a hysterical, award-winning blog. If [...]
Hey Virginians, today’s voter registration deadline day
‘November 4th.’
courtesy of ‘dharmabumx’
After last year’s voterpalooza it’s hard to believe there might be anyone motivated to vote who hasn’t already signed up, but who knows. Maybe you turned 18 since then or arguments about thesiss thesis-es? theesees? the papers one writes to get your doctorate. Regardless, today’s your deadline to get registered in time [...]
Express’ Best Of
Everyone’s got an opinion here in DC. We’ve got opinions about politics, about news, about sports, and about pretty much anything we do. It’s great, because everywhere you go, you get people’s passionate side. It also means that pretty much everyone has a “Best Of” list, from the City Paper’s massive Best [...]
More »Weekend Flashback: 10/2 – 10/4/09
‘Fall peaches’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Good morning. Does anyone else hear “Zombieland” and think of DC on a Monday morning?
Prolong your pleasant weekend fog with some photos taken over the weekend. Hey, at least the Redskins won, right?
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All DC Dogs Instantly Become Calm, Submissive
Cesar Millan: the man, the myth, the Dog Whisperer, will be in DC today during lunchtime! National Geographic (1600 M St NW) is showing a sneak peek of the new season at 12pm and then Cesar will be signing copies of his new book, How to Raise the Perfect Dog, at 1pm. Tickets are free [...]
More »Open firearm carry in DC starts 11-10-09
a shot from the COD:MW2 trailer
Well, online anyway: the next iteration of Xbox game Call of Duty will be set, at least in part, in Washington DC. The most recent video trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 shows conflict scenes on the mall by the Washington Monument and on the south lawn of [...]
City Paper Brings Crafty Bastards Back
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend that’s homemade and unique, check out Crafty Bastards on Saturday from 10 to 5 at The Marie Reed Learning Center in Adams Morgan. Don’t take a cab, though, as the cab strike may be going on Saturday, so plan to use Metro and a bus, [...]
More »DC Gets an Urban Daddy
I know, chances are you don’t need another email newsletter in your life, but this one’s interesting enough to consider. UrbanDaddy.com, aimed at the guys who watch a bunch of Entourage, is starting up a DC-specific daily email, designed to point you at the hotspots before they’re hot. I think these tend to [...]
More »Pick Your Arlington Faves
‘Prize Winning Pie’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
If you spend time in that little hamlet that used to be part of DC, you can put in your two cents about what you like best.
Nominations for the People’s Choice ABBIES — The Arlington’s Best Business Awards — are open through Monday.
Write in your favorite dessert, brunch (syrup [...]
Warren Brown’s Face All Over the Place
Cakelove founder, former Food Network personality, and DC entrepreneur Warren Brown has been all over the place lately. I spotted him today in this Dell ad on washingtonpost.com, and last week in a TV spot for American Express’ small business products.
I suppose that large companies are lining up to beg small entrepreneurs for their business [...]
Making Bethesda Green
When most organizations celebrate an opening, they cut a ribbon. The folks at nonprofit Bethesda Green, which launched its new Education Center and Green Business Incubator yesterday morning, had a different idea. Shiny ribbons made from petroleum aren’t good for the planet, so they strung an invasive vine across the building’s entrance and chopped it [...]
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