Archive for February, 2011
Rep. Allen West’s “plan” for DC Voting Rights
‘Bad Idea (crop)’courtesy of ’starbuck77′
While I applaud Rep. Allen West (R-FL) for taking a keen interest in the politics of the District of Columbia, his plans to address representation for the District through a taxation exclusionary zone in the District seem at odds with what the citizens of the District want (voting rights), at odds [...]
Hamilton’s Tap Dance
‘Hamilton’s Tap Dance’
courtesy of ‘A. L. Huber’
Food and drink challenges are fun; secret, off-menu food and drink challenges are even more fun. The Tap Dance Challenge at Hamilton’s Bar and Grill falls into the later category. The challenge itself is deceptively and enticingly simple: for $30 you have the opportunity to drink one pint of [...]
We Love DC & SeamlessWeb Giveaway
‘After all, coffee is bitter…….’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
Do you like coffee? Do you like freebies? Well, we have both for you. SeamlessWeb, a website that lets you order delivery and takeout from 5,000 plus restaurants in 27 cities, is bringing its Free Coffee Days promotion to DC.
From February 7th to 27th SeamlessWeb will hand out out [...]
We Love Music: Fern Knight/The Plums @ Comet Ping Pong, 2/5/11
Courtesy of Fern Knight.
The back room is filling up at Comet Ping Pong in anticipation of two intriguing bands set to showcase their sound and songs. Ping Pong tables are being pushed aside to make way for the crowd as the rather confused method of having people go back and pay a cover charge takes [...]
The Winning Ticket (Extra): Gang of Four
We’ve got a pair of tickets to see post-punk legends Gang of Four at 9:30 Club with your name on them!
The gang are back under the leadership of Jon King and Andy Gill with a new rhythm section and a great new album. This is one of my favorite bands and their show at the [...]
Valentine’s Day for Every Couple: The Problem Solving Edition
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
It’s t minus one week until Valentine’s Day, and if you’re reading this, you’ve got problems. You haven’t decided on the year’s most romantic meal that will impress not only your significant other, but every person you’ve ever met. There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to Valentine’s plans, and there [...]
More »New Chef at Buddha-Bar
‘Buddha Bar 16′
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
Downtown Buddha-Bar has announced a new executive chef, Simon Volante, who officially joined the restaurant last week.
While Volante most recently worked as the executive chef at RED Restaurant & Bar in Los Angeles, he has also worked at DC’s Willard Room Restaurant, Jeffrey’s at the Watergate, Aquarelle and The Jefferson Hotel. At [...]
We Love Music: Monotonix @ Comet Ping-Pong, 2/4/11
All photos by author
So this is what anarchy feels like.
Even with over 700 shows under their belt, Monotonix’s show on Friday night at Comet might’ve been the best chance to catch them on this tour. For reference, their show earlier this week in L.A. attracted 600 fans to a tiny venue – the cops ended [...]
Wizards Collapse Late In Defeat Against Hawks
‘Wizards’
courtesy of ‘erin m’
There’s no “me” in Wizards.
Go with me on this one, I had to change up the adage a little bit.
After half-time the Wizards went back onto the floor trailing the Atlanta Hawks 52-46. Over the course of the second half the Wizards managed to catch back up to within striking distance but [...]
Fire at Museum of Natural History this morning
‘Smoke on the Mall’courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
A mid-commute fire at an out-building at the Museum of Natural History on the Mall started a bit of a fracas, traffic-wise near the intersection of Constitution and 9th street NW this morning. The fire is reportedly the result of a welding mishap in the building that holds the museum’s [...]
Caps Evolve, Shut Out Penguins 3-0
Last year at this time, DC was buried under Snowmaggedon. The Caps lit the region with a hard-fought win over the Penguins as everyone prepped for the Super Bowl. This year, it’s deja-vu…sorta.
The Caps came into this afternoon’s contest on a mission to establish themselves and their game plan. After their dominating win over Tampa [...]
Arenas returns to help Magic grind out Wizards
‘Introducing Gilbert Arenas’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
It came down to a grind.
The Wizards do not grind well.
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds, Jameer Nelson had 11 assists against one turnover and weary Magic blew away the Wizards at Verizon Center 110-92.
It was the first game that Gilbert Arenas, traded for Rashard Lewis in December, played [...]
Friday Happy Hour: Goose Island Dominique
It’s time for Friday Happy Hour, highlighting a drink we’ve recently enjoyed, every Friday at 4pm! Please share your favorites as well.
I may be against eating meat but I am totally in favor of day drinking. When Addison arranged a ChurchKey for brunch on Sunday, I asked to tag along. As a vegetarian, I wanted [...]
Capital Chefs: Tom Marr of Pete’s Apizza (Part 2)
’squash’
courtesy of ‘ekelly80′
So I didn’t manage to obtain the secrets behind making New Haven style pizza (besides, would it even compare to the real thing if you made it at home?) But, I did get a great recipe for one of Pete’s Apizza’s antipasti: carmelized winter squash, sundried cherries and apple crisps with a cider vinaigrette. [...]
Hot Ticket: Chromeo @ 9:30 Club, 2/6/11
Hey Ladies,
While all your boyfriends and husbands are jumping out of their armchairs, hooting at the television in their salsa stained Rothilsberger jerseys on Sunday, you can be at the 9:30 Club listening to the sexy smooth sounds of Canada’s most recent threat to monogamy since k.d. lang and Gordon Lightfoot. Of course I’m [...]
We Love Music: Girl Talk @ 9:30 Club, 2/1/11
All photos by Andrew Markowitz
If you’re looking for a good dance party, you can’t do much better than Girl Talk.
Gregg Gillis, the man behind the moniker Girl Talk, sits as the king of the mash-up, where different parts of different songs are combined into a track that’s both retro and fresh. The genius of Girl [...]
