Archive for March, 2011
This Week in Food
‘me + scallops = omg bff!’
courtesy of ’skampy’
A Big Deal
The week’s biggest food news? Obviously the 2011 RAMMY noms. We Love DC eater Ashley writes that a few restaurants like Bourbon Steak, Citronelle, and Equinox show up a number of times, “but there are a few dark horses out there like Ted’s Bulletin, The Majestic and Liberty Tavern [...]
We Love Weekends: March 26-27
‘(081/365)’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Marissa: I’m stretching my birthday out for as long as possible and celebrating a new job by kicking off Friday night with a party hosted by my best friend, Jennifer. We’ll probably all end up at either Madam’s Organ or Marvin. Saturday, an old friend from my high school fencing team (you read that right. [...]
Penn Quarter Farmers Market Opens Today
‘Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market #2′
courtesy of ‘[F]oxymoron’
Today may not seem like a good day to wander around outside, but sometimes the draw of tables full of vegetables and homemade goodies is just too much to pass up. After their winter hiatus, the Penn Quarter Farmers Market opens back up today and will be open until December [...]
We Love Music: Agalloch @ Sonar (Baltimore), 3/21/11
All photos courtesy of Agalloch
On Monday, I drove up to Baltimore to check out Agalloch, rising stars in the American black metal scene. You know, I try to defend DC’s metal scene, but what does it mean when a critically acclaimed band passes us by? Are we not metal enough for a band from [...]
Nordstorm Rack Coming To Friendship Heights
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Friendship Heights is finally filling the long vacated Linens ‘N Things shop with a Nordstorm Rack. For those unfamiliar with the shop, it carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstorm Rack also features items purchased specifically for the shop at savings of 30-70% off original [...]
Q&A with Benjamin Plant of Miami Horror
Our guest writer Alexia Kauffman of The Torches enjoyed Miami Horror’s show so much the first time they played DC that we asked her if she’d like to interview the band’s creator for us in advance of their return this weekend.
Miami Horror is the electro/disco-pop creation of Australian DJ/producer/artist/musician, Benjamin Plant. Originally a solo endeavor [...]
Comedy in DC: Fan-Freaking-Tastic
There’s a 99% chance of a good time happening this weekend as Vijai Nathan will be throwing the monthly show Fan-Freaking-Tastic over at Chief Ike’s Mambo room this Saturday. The theme for this party is “Freaks & Geeks” and will feature performances by top DC stand up comics, storytellers, and slam poets for $15. The show starts at 8 PM, [...]
More »We Love Arts: The 2011 Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament
Photo courtesy Washington Improv Theatre
In a month where the words “seeds”, “upsets”, and “winners” are tossed around like a Rebecca Black music video, I found myself in room where several players were gearing up for their own big game in another big tournament.
No I’m not talking about the College Basketball Invitational. I’m talking about Washington [...]
Liquid Lessons: Hotel Cocktails
‘Glasses Half Full’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
There’s something about the combination of historic grand hotels and cocktail culture that absolutely enchants me. Judging from the crowd waiting to get into the seminar on great hotel cocktails last night at Tabard Inn, I’m not alone. Hosted by Philip Greene of the Museum of the American Cocktail, Better [...]
One Year Later: Ris
There’s a certain understated elegance to Ris. You could almost miss it if you’re driving by, and believe me I’ve done that many times in the past. Walk inside and you’ll find dark lighting, which somehow works to both set the tone for a romantic date or a loud coversation at the bar. It’s classy, minimalist, and [...]
More »The 2011 RAMMY Noms Are Out
‘Restaurant’
courtesy of ‘kingkool68′
Last night, in front of a ballroom full of nervous (and slightly tipsy) chefs and restaurateurs, the 2011 RAMMY nominations were announced. As Washington’s answer to the James Beard Awards, the RAMMYs carry some serious clout around these parts. There are a few restaurants that show up a number of times (Bourbon Steak, [...]
The Winning Ticket: M3 Rock Festival
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 »Adams Morgan woman missing — Found!
Emily Hershenson of Adams Morgan went to work yesterday, but didn’t come home to her husband and young daughter yesterday, and there is a massive search being undertaken to find the 33-year old woman. According to this email sent to the Ward 1 listserve:
The last confirmed sighting of Emily was yesterday morning at ~6:30 [...]
Mt. Pleasant Temporium is a Hit, Adams Morgan Gets Their Own
‘Temporium crowd’
courtesy of ‘neuefrau’
Pop-up stores, pop-up art exhibits, pop-up restaurants–I need to resist making the cliche that DC is literally “poppin’.” Moreover, all of these places seem to be having pretty successful runs.
Mt. Pleasant Temporium, which Rebecca Gross reported on earlier, took in $31,000 in sales in less than a month. The temporium was open [...]
Capital Chefs Reveal their Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
‘Evening Star #15′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
For weeks now, I’ve been bringing you Capital Chefs interviews. But there’s been something I’ve been holding back and hiding. There’s one question I ask in every interview that I started asking just out of personal curiosity. The question: “What’s the one tool or gadget in your [...]
Punk Rock Flea Market Seeks Vendors and Teachers
On May 7th at St Stephens Church in Columbia Heights, Positive Force will be hosting their second Punk Rock Flea Market.
Right now, they are looking for vendors who might want to sell their wares, so if you are of a crafty persuasion, have a great eye for thrifting vintage treasures, or find yourself burdened [...]
