Archive for October, 2010
New Ray’s restaurant in DC; carnivores rejoice
‘Ray’s Hell-Burger’
courtesy of ‘KentonNgo’
MVTriangle reports that a new Ray’s the… restaurant by Michael Landrum will be taking over the old T-Mobile space in the City Vista complex at Mt. Vernon Triangle. No word yet on which of Landrum’s many brands it will be: A Hellburger to attract office and convention crowds at lunchtime? Ray’s the [...]
We Love Music: SWANS @ Black Cat 9/29/10
all photos by Erin McCann.
Imagine being trapped inside a tiny unit at a self-storage building that is on fire. You are trapped inside this 5×8 corrugated metal coffin and it is filling with smoke. Imagine yourself panicking, pounding on the walls, walls that keep getting hotter and hotter. You are roasting. Your sweat stings your [...]
Flower Cocktail Hour
Sometimes you need to completely give in to your inner girl.
Kat Bangs understands. Not only is she the very talented sommelier at Komi, she’s got an eye for fun fashion that I seriously envy. Join her monthly Flower Cocktail Hour with the next gathering on Wednesday, October 6. From 6:30pm to 8:30pm you can relax [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Lunch from Korean Food Truck’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Well Washington, it finally stopped raining for a bit. Venture outside today and try some food for a truck, before the monsoons start again.
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Ryan Zimmerman Plays The Jazz Kazoo
Ryan Zimmerman (aka Zimmersapien) loves baseball. He apparently also loves kazoos, berets and jazz.
The Zimm also spends his weekends dancing with Caps coach Bruce Boudreau. No word on if Zimmerman will be teaming up with Ron Burgundy and his “yazz” flute.
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I’m Smell Chocolate! Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
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courtesy of ‘OakleyOriginals’
Yesterday at Dulles International Airport, a Custom and Border Protection’s drug-detecting pup sniffed out approximately 21 pounds of marijuana hidden within packages of chocolate. The drugs were on their way to NYC from Mexico City and had an estimated street value of $17,000.
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Brainiac Central: DC Ranks as US’s Smartest City
‘Library of Congress Reading Room’
courtesy of ‘tzk333′
Put down the books for one second to pat yourselves on the back, DC. According to CNN Money, you’re the smartest city in America. Where does the city’s summa cum laude come from?
In the District and surrounding suburbs, 47.3% of people 25 years or older have bachelor’s, master’s, professional school [...]
We Love Music: Film School @ DC9 9/28/10
all photos by author.
I had been experiencing a pretty intense week of live music and was feeling a tad spent by the time Film School’s show on Tuesday night appeared on my calendar. It was my undying love of shoegazer music in general and my appreciation for Film School’s latest album “Fission” that kept me [...]
