Archive for March, 2011
Why Google Transit matters
Visiting Seattle this past weekend, I found myself jealous of the Emerald City, and not just for their fine food and coffee options, or for the warm weather and gentle rain. No, what I found most amazing about Seattle was the wealth of transit options I had in the palm of my hand through Google [...]
More »The Winning Ticket: Kylie Minogue
As a way to say thanks to our loyal readers, We Love DC will be giving away a pair of tickets to a 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 to be [...]
More »We Love Arts: King Lear
There’s a point in the life cycle of a theater company when its style is well-established and admired. Audiences get it, enamored of the new elements that it brings to the city’s art scene. Awards are achieved, a new home is granted. That’s the tipping point, when its time for the critic to stop focusing [...]
More »Where Do Those Darn Potholes Come From?
Last week, Mayor Gray and DDOT kicked off Potholepalooza 2011, our city’s intensified efforts to fill those tire-busting, shock killing road hazards. In an effort to let our powers combine, DDOT is asking DC residents to tell them about neighborhood potholes that need fixing. You can target these car nightmares and curse inducing potholes by [...]
More »Is a missing air traffic controller a big deal?
‘Lincoln’
courtesy of ‘yostinator’
Last week we had more air traffic controller news out of the DC area than we’ve had since 1981. If you were still under your rock, the issue was an unresponsive tower where the lone employee had fallen asleep. The TBD article does a good job of doing a matter-of-fact reporting of how [...]
We Love Food: Hank’s Oyster Bar
‘P1010522′
courtesy of ’sygyzy’
Hank’s Oyster Bar has all the makings of being my go-to secret neighborhood joint — that perfectly undiscovered gem, with amazing food and an owner who remembers me so I never have to wait for a table. In a perfect world, yes, this would be the case. But this is not a perfect [...]
Arcadia’s Mobile Market Project and Happy Hour Fundraiser
‘SCHOOL BUS’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
There are some truly innovative projects going on in the food world to expand access to healthy and local produce. One right in DC is Arcadia’s Mobile Market Project, an initiative to turn a school bus into a traveling farmer’s market that will run on biofuel (a.k.a. old cooking oil) and stop in “food deserts” across [...]
Franklin Tower roof fire mostly extinguished
Photo courtesy of Carl Weaver
HVAC equipment on top of the Franklin Tower Buildings at 14th and I St NW caught fire this morning, producing large amounts of black smoke this morning around 10:30. Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer says that they have gotten the fire knocked down and under control this morning, but the building [...]
We Love Music: Miami Horror @ U Street Music Hall, 3/26/11
courtesy of Miami Horror.
Guest reviewer Alexia Kauffman of The Torches was at the show for We Love DC.
Melbourne’s electro-disco-pop outfit Miami Horror rocked out to a packed U Street Music Hall Saturday night.
I first heard Miami Horror last summer and was fortunate enough to catch their first DC show at U Street Music Hall last [...]
FREE FOOD ALERT: Cherry Picks at Capital One Bank Branches
‘cherry blossoms + Washington Monument’
courtesy of ‘martha_jean’
Unless you’ve got tons of free time and an expansive stomach and wallet, there’s just no way to take advantage of every cherry blossom-inspired dish at restaurants around town. So instead, you can sample some of the “Cherry Picks” this week and next at various Capital One Bank locations.
From [...]
Blossom Kite Festival Rescheduled to Sunday, April 10
‘44th annual Smithsonian Kite Festival’
courtesy of ‘cruffo’
Last weekend’s postponed kite festival has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 10th from 10am until 4pm. Check the event’s official website for updates on the day’s activities. If you’re looking for a kite, Sullivan’s Toy Store and Art Supplies (3412 Wisconsin Avenue NW) store has plenty in stock.
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Nats FanFest Wednesday: Rain, Shine, or Snow?!
’scoreboard fireworks’courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
The weather might be reminding you more of hockey season, or football season, but baseball season starts in DC on Thursday with the Nats against the Braves (tickets still available), but before we get to that, Wednesday at Nationals Park is this year’s Fan Fest. Season ticket holders should plan on showing [...]
First Look: SOCCi
‘SOCCi Sign’
courtesy of ‘A. L. Huber’
Often, hotel restaurants get a bad reputation that is sorely undeserved. There are many truly great restaurants that adjoin hotels that often get forgotten when thinking about fine cuisine – Blue Duck Tavern in Foggy Bottom springs to mind immediately. SOCCi, short for South of Crystal City Italian, is a [...]
Drinks Special: Birch & Barley’s Beer & Whiskey
Last week, Birch & Barley hosted their first-ever beer and whiskey tasting. At the helm was the inimitable Greg Engert to guide the evening’s attendees through three different beers and three different whiskies, one of each presented on its own, and then two of each paired together.
While I’ve had several meals at Birch & Barley [...]
Two Opportunities to Buy Art and Support Important Causes
This Thursday, March 31st, one has two very win-win opportunities: two local organizations will be hosting parties where you can attend, view and purchase fine art by local and international artists, and support positive causes with the proceeds.
At Studio Gallery, the non-profit Acumen Fund is organizing an all-photography auction called DIGNITY DC. This event [...]
We Love Music: Royksopp @ 9:30 Club, 3/23/11
‘Röyksopp 03′
courtesy of ‘Max Cook’
Guest reviewer Alexia Kauffman of The Torches was at the show for We Love DC:
Norwegian electronic duo Royksopp brought jubilant energy to their sold out show at the 930 club Wednesday night. When I arrived, fifteen minutes before doors opened, there was a line stretching down the block of dedicated admirers [...]
Fuel Surcharge in DC Taxicabs
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Even if you don’t own a car in DC, you’ll still be feeling the pain at the pump. Starting today, DC taxicabs can charge an extra $1 fuel surcharge for rides within the District of Columbia.
For now the fee is set to last until July 25th, but could be repealed [...]
J&G Steakhouse Debuts Their New Bar Menu
I’ll be the first person to admit that the area around the White House isn’t exactly where I spend my free time. The first time I have to shove a tourist in to a crosswalk when there’s less than twenty seconds left in the little countdown, I lose my mind and hop the Metro for [...]
