Archive for October, 2010
Food Truck Tracker
‘HIP_300645419.993051′
courtesy of ‘iwantamonkey’
This will be the last food truck tracker for the week, almost all your favorite food trucks will be at the Curbside Cookoff tomorrow and Friday, so check them ALL out there.
And this week is the last for Rebel Heroes for the year. Catch them in Ballston today, Courthouse tomorrow and Friday in [...]
Season Wrap-Up: The Nationals
‘Friday Night Fireworks’courtesy of ‘MudflapDC’
The baseball season is over and done with. Hockey starts Friday, and Basketball in a few weeks. The beginnings of winter are incumbent upon us to respect, and the end of the baseball season is a part of that winterizing process. This was a season of growth for the Nationals in [...]
Vince Gray kicks off Town Hall tour in Ward 5
‘258/365 – vince gray, dc’s next mayor (unless adrian fenty runs as a republican?!)’courtesy of ‘dracisk’
Last night’s nearly full house at the Community Academy Public Charter School on First Street in Bloomingdale was the first of eight Town Hall events put on by the Gray Campaign to help unite the city behind the democratic party [...]
Taste of Georgetown this Saturday
‘Georgetown’
courtesy of ‘citron_smurf’
This Saturday marks the 17th annual Taste of Georgetown extravaganza. Thirty of Georgetown’s restaurants will have booths at this year’s event, including personal favorites of mine like Bangkok Joe’s, Tackle Box and 1789 and newcomers like Thunder Burger and Crepe Amour. A full list of participating restaurants can be found here. In addition [...]
Walk Your Child to School Day
Zozo: International Walk to School Day! from Streetfilms on Vimeo.
Perhaps on your commute today you noticed an increase in the level of munchkins and parents walking around the city. That’s because today is National & International Walk Your Child to School Day.
Beginning in 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first [...]
The Winning Ticket: Built To Spill
As a way to say thanks to our loyal readers, We Love DC will be giving away a pair of tickets to a 9:30 Club concert to one lucky reader each week. Check back here every Wednesday morning at 9am to find out what tickets we’re giving away and leave a comment for your chance [...]
More »Can The 2K11 Version Of John Wall Do This?
Happy NBA 2K11 day basketball fans! While you maybe lining up to get the latest 2K b-ball title, excited to play as Michael Jordan (before he joined the Wizards,) let’s not forget that the real-life Washington Wizards can still be as electric as any video game franchise.
Thanks to John Wall.
Just take a look at this [...]
Free HIV Testing Begins at DMV
‘Morgan Fairchild to Speak at DAP on World AIDS Day’
courtesy of ‘Jayel Aheram’
Free HIV testing rolled out today at an unlikely location: the Department of Motor Vehicles. For the next year, the DMV’s Penn Branch office will offer free oral swab HIV tests, as well as $15 off DMV services for all individuals who opt [...]
More DC-themed art for your dwelling’s beautification
As you may have guessed from our many posts on the topic, we’re suckers for DC-themed art around here. So when the submit-a-story email came through about Big Nickel Graphics’ DC Metro posters printed on metallic paper, I bought two, before even sharing the info with you, our readers. How’s that for selfish?
Kyle Smallegan, CEO [...]
Octoberfest at Blue Ridge
‘159/365′
courtesy of ‘Danilo.Lewis|Fotography’
Just back from Munich? Well not to worry because the party continues in Glover Park. With Blue Ridge’s new interest in the sudsier side of alcohol, they are putting together their first Octoberfest celebration this year. Running next week from October 12th-18th, they will be running nightly events to celebrate the oh-so Bavarian [...]
We Love Arts: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
With an original debut in 1967, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown wowed audiences long before it became fashionable to bring successful franchises of any kind onto the stage (Harry Potter: The Musical anyone?) Ever since it’s original production, Charlie Brown has become one of the great classic musicals that have been put up time [...]
More »Public Access at the White House Lawn Next Weekend
‘Summer Event on the South Lawn – White House’
courtesy of ‘R2DC’
As has gone in the fall and spring in the past, garden tours of the White House will be held next weekend, October 16-17. Sure, it’s a little touristy, but it could be a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon if the weather stays [...]
Howard Kurtz leaves Post, joins forces with Beast
‘the washington post’
courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’
The big news that has all the local media in a tizzy today is the Howard Kurtz has announced his departure from The Washington Post to go to.. The Daily Beast, an online-only news site. As the Post’s columnist on media itself (a metacolumnist?) and host of CNN’s Reliable Sources, Kurtz [...]
We Love Food: Black Market Bistro
‘Black Market Bistro’
courtesy of ‘ImaginaryGirl’
OK, I know what you’re thinking and I can already see the look on your face. But trust me, Rockville isn’t that far away. And I know you’re saying, “hey, isn’t this called We Love DC?” Yes, it’s true, but it’s also called We Love Food, and if you do, you’ll [...]
Hail to the Donald? Trump “Absolutely Thinking About” Presidential Bid
‘White House from South Lawn’
courtesy of ‘eschweik’
Earlier today, Donald Trump appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and the conversation turned to some random polling numbers in New Hampshire that indicated the Trumpster could actually have a chance in the 2012 Presidential election if he decided to run. Finally, in response to a question from Mika Brzezinski, [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Cupcake Truck’
courtesy of ‘Somewhat Frank’
It may be cold out, but I’m sure you still don’t want to eat from your office cafeteria. Or worse, from the Tupperware of mystery you put together in your kitchen this morning. Food trucks are here to help.
And Friendship Heights folks–your special appearance from eatWonky is today! Get out to [...]
Get a Half-Smoke all the way – but hold the meat?
Ben’s Chili Bowl: Veggie Dog Take One! from BensBigBlog on Vimeo.
Here’s my man Mo, manager of Ben’s Chili Bowl, snackin’ down on a new menu item at Ben’s Chili Bowl: A veggie dog with veggie chili. That’s right, my vegetarian friends, it is now possible to get a half-smoke all the way at Ben’s [...]
Harris Teeter in NoMa to open December 7th
‘Adams Morgan Harris Teeter’courtesy of ‘jacquesofalltrades’
With Fall officially here two weeks already, and the brisk mornings of early October back as of this morning, that means we’re close to an opening of the Harris Teeter at Constitution Square near Union Station, right?
Well, yes and no.
We did hear back from Harris Teeter this morning, and they’ve [...]
Chinatown Coffee & eatWonky Tag Team Happy Hour
After the success of last month’s collaboration happy hour with the D.C. Lobster Truck, Chinatown Coffee will once again team up with a mobile food unit tonight with their “Wonky Happy Hour.” Featuring poutine delicacies, the eatWonky truck will be stationed outside Chinatown Coffee from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight.
The shop will run specials on Dan’s [...]
