Archive for November, 2009
Curbside Cupcakes Happiness
‘Cupcake Frosting’
courtesy of ‘christaki’
I don’t know what it is about food trucks/stands/vans that appear out of nowhere and then move on, but it makes me want to buy what they’re selling. DC’s latest roving food trend is the bright pink cupcake van called Curbside Cupcakes.
I just took advantage of them (oh yeah. It was good, [...]
DC Omni 100: #32 Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
‘Chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin’
courtesy of ‘TheGirlsNY’
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.
As I’m a Northeasterner, when I hear “clam chowder” my mind immediately goes to the creamy, rich, hearty goodness [...]
The New Vintage
‘Bottle’s Top’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
Want to benefit a good cause while drinking wine and eating food prepared by Esquire’s best new chef? Look no further than Heart’s Delight: the New Vintage Eat Local ~ Drink Local wine auction, hosted at the Blue Ridge this coming Wednesday. $50 gets you in the door and allows [...]
The Redskins trademark case is done. For probably 10 minutes.
‘Randle El’
courtesy of ‘headsoak’
The Washington Post reports that the Supreme Court has declined to take up the trademark case about Washington Redskins that’s been kicking around through the courts for no less than 17 years now. That puts an end to the case as it’s currently filed, but the plantiffs have indicated they have a [...]
Leesburg Under Attack by Overly Agressive Turkey
‘I’m no one’s Thanksgiving dinner!’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Leesburg, VA is under siege by an aggressive, car hating turkey. According to Fox, the bird, affectionately, albeit uncreatively named “Tom,” has been patrolling the streets, chasing passing vehicles. Animal control officers managed to lure Tom to a flock of turkeys on a near by farm, which they hope [...]
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Arrival Announces Chinatown as First “Semi-Outdoor Mall”
‘”Obama Pretzels!”‘
courtesy of ‘lorigoldberg’
Why not? I mean we have Ruby Tuesdays, Legal Seafoods, a movie theater, bowling alley, and now a smoothie shop. Why not throw in the mall chain that is Auntie Anne’s Pretzels?
Auntie Anne’s is opening in Gallery Place’s “Kiosk Row” between Chipotle and Clydes in the little green kiosk which used to [...]
Weekend Flashback: 11/13 – 11/15/2009
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Many thanks to our contributors to the WeLoveDC Flickr pool for their views of this past weekend. Enjoy.
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Fed’s Takeover Move Triggered by Metro Crash
‘Wednesday Morning on the Metro’
courtesy of ‘Photos by Chip Py’
The Washington Post wrote Sunday about the Obama administration’s intent to push Congress to implement a large change in how subway safety is regulated and enforced across the country by DOT. Currently, the feds really have no power to set regulations what so ever on subway [...]
Final Commemorative Penny Makes Its Debut
‘Lincoln in Illinois (2009 Proof Lincoln Cent)’
courtesy of ‘kevindooley’
This morning the U.S. Mint issued the fourth and final coin of the 2009 Lincoln Bi-Centennial One-Cent Program.
Despite the rainy, cold, miserable weather, coin enthusiasts of all ages patiently waited in line to be the first recipients of the special edition penny and to turn their hard [...]
“The Wizard of Oz Turns 70″ – Encore Presentation To Be Held At Mazza Gallerie
‘Going to Oz’
courtesy of ‘alessandraelle’
The MGM classic and family favorite “The Wizard of Oz” makes a triumphant return to the silver screen this Tuesday night in Friendship Heights’ Mazza Gallerie theater at 6:30 pm. Classic film historian and Turner Classic Movies host, Robert Osborne, will be in attendance to introduce the film and share [...]
Good News DC, Foreclosures Down!
‘Foreclosure’
courtesy of ‘BasicGov’
Since everybody needs some kind of good news on a cold, rainy, windy, nasty, I-want-to-go-home-and-crawl-under-the-covers-with-the-dog-or-just-DRINK kinda’ day, I bring to you an article from WaPo today showing that foreclosures are going in the right direction in our area. The drop in foreclosures or take-overs this past month was nearly half the previous month [...]
Ted Kennedy’s DC Residence Goes On The Market
‘gone, but always remembered’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Vikki Kennedy, Ted Kennedy’s widow, has put their 7-bedroom Kalorama house on the market according to the Washington Post. The property features 5 fireplaces, 7 bathrooms, a lap pool and in-home gym personally outfitted by Arnold Schwarzennegger.
The couple moved into the Kalorama estate in 1998, and occupied the residence until [...]
Tourism: The Newseum
Last Saturday, my wife and I decided to take some family members out to the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue. It was the first time I’d been able to visit the place since a pre-pre-pre-opening tour I’d had back in 2006 (when there were practically no displays in place, just the news van and the Checkpoint [...]
More »New Music Venue in Downtown Silver Spring
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Live Nation’s got its paws on the next big D.C.-area music scene and its address is Silver Spring.
Residents — it’s time to say your final “goodbyes” to the J.C. Penney store that’s been vacant for 18 years. The Fillmore Music Hall will take its place. Montgomery County Executive Isiah [...]
