Archive for March, 2011
We Love Outdoor Dining: Our Favorite Spots Around Town
‘indigo landing at dusk’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Now that the weather is starting to turn for the better (don’t mind that pesky rain), all I can think about is eating and drinking outside. And in Washington, where the appropriate outdoor dining season is about two weeks long, it pays to be organized. That is why we’ve put [...]
Position Battles Remain with 2011 Nationals
‘LSE Sports Day, Malden Sports Ground, c1920s’courtesy of ‘LSE Library’
We’re down to just 9 days before the Nationals starting 9 take the field against the Atlanta Braves (tickets still available), and there’s a pretty decent chance a couple of those positions aren’t yet full. The Nationals have been sorting out the position struggles over the [...]
Monumental: Taft Bridge
‘Taft Bridge’
courtesy of ‘mgrass’
One of my first, distinct memories of DC is the long drive down Connecticut Avenue, after exiting 495 and headed to Dupont Circle. I was completely DC naive, had very little navigational or directional DC knowledge and for all I knew I could have been headed north or west or east. As [...]
We Eat, We Write, We (Hopefully) Win Awards
‘Corey Lee’s James Beard Award’
courtesy of ‘patrick_h’
Newest food town my tush. We’re here, we’re delicious, get used to it. Need proof? The James Beard Award Nominees are out and our fair city made quite the impression. Well, that statement is sort of misleading. You know that annoying saying, that D.C. is Hollywood for ugly people? Well [...]
Taste of the Hill is Coming
‘Oyamel’
courtesy of ‘angela n.’
Get your tickets while you can — Brent Elementary’s Taste of the Hill: Beyond the Classroom 2011 Gala is almost here. For $75 you’ll be able to partake in a night of music, dancing, food and beverages, and support Brent Elementary students.
Guests will enjoy food from restaurants in the Capitol Hill area and a [...]
Backstage with the Washington National Opera
‘Kennedy Center – JFKC Opera – 03-08-11′
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
Touring the backstage of the Opera House at the Kennedy Center for me was rather like being a very small mouse in a very large cheese shop. I’ve been backstage at many theaters, but never one as massive as this one. Photographer Brian Mosley and I joined [...]
Ringling Brothers Elephant Walk Tomorow
‘Elephant Walk in DC 3′courtesy of ‘gdudg’
If tomorrow afternoon you were to step onto a street in Penn Quarter, or down on 3rd Street in front of the Capitol, you might well see something a bit unique. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus is parading their animals through town beginning at 2pm at [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Fry Captain Food Truck’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Happy Monday, DC! Hope you all took a little break from basketball and got outside and enjoyed the spring preview weather.
Click on through for our ThestrEATS-powered lunch map to find where your favorite food trucks are posted up today!
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Dispatches from Ward 5: High Density Edition
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courtesy of ‘TomLeGro’
If you’ve ever been to Rustik in Bloomingdale, you’ve probably noticed that it has this big, gorgeous patio… with nothing but firewood on it. Rustik has a voluntary agreement with the Bloomingdale Civic Association allowing patio seating for reduced hours, but has not yet secured the public space permit required to actually seat [...]
Roundup: Cherry Blossom Restaurant Specials
‘10-4-4 – Cherry Blossoms – Warm Blossoms’
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
Ah the cherry blossoms–the time when you finally know it’s spring in Washington. While the Mall will be packed, I’m betting restaurant patios will also start to fill up. So while you’re starting to enjoy some outdoor dining during the cherry blossom season, here are some restaurants [...]
Weekend Flashback 3/18 – 3/20 2011
Crude Rendering of DC Flag courtesy of Mr T in DC
Springtime is finally here. Walking around Friday night was so refreshing. The last of winter is gone, and as of last night, Spring is here. The cherry blossoms are coming (look for a list of restaurant specials at 10am!) and warm days aren’t far [...]
DC #1 Socially Networked City Says Men’s Health
‘84/365: Twestival 3/25/10′
courtesy of ‘@heylovedc’
Using an extensive and scientifically valid procedure, Men’s Health ranks DC as the top socially networked city in the US, and gives us an A+.
While Mashable may find this ranking surprising, those of us insiders (of the beltway) won’t be, as this city’s economic life blood hinges on who you know [...]
D.C. United Rolls in Season Opener
‘Barra Brava’courtesy of ‘BrianMKA’
They said he was lucky to be alive. They said he would never walk again, much less play. But 522 days after a devastating car accident killed a friend and nearly claimed his life, D.C. United forward Charlie Davies played in his first competitive game since the accident and scored two goals [...]
Friday Happy Hour: ARTINI Edition – Week Two
Once again, Friday Happy Hour takes a look at the Cocoran’s ARTINI 2011 Each of the twelve participating bars have a created a special cocktail inspired by works from the Cocoran’s collection which are on offer leading up to the April 2nd gala. Each bar gets one “feature night” when their creation is showcased [...]
More »Capital Chefs: Teddy Folkman of Granville Moore’s (Part 2)
‘Seared halibut and root vegetables’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
I know winter is winding down, but we still have the second half of March to go which I’m betting will bring some slightly colder days. This dish with the root vegetables and the light, creamy sauce is pretty much perfect for this in-between season. Below you’ll find the [...]
The Puck Buddys Bring You a Caps Game Watch
We haven’t given due attention to a great new Caps blog that has taken an innovative position on fandom in the District - Puck Buddys. Carving out a new audience in the hockey blogosphere isn’t easy, but in writing “for boys who like boys who like hockey,” the guys over there have added a really awesome, [...]
More »Capital Chefs: Teddy Folkman of Granville Moore’s (Part 1)
Chef Teddy Folkman
Courtesy of Granville Moore’s/JDSilk
A friend of Teddy Folkman’s once gave him a piece of advice when he moved to DC more than ten years ago. He told him, “If you’re driving down East Capitol Street and you see the dome of the Capitol, and you feel nothing–then it’s time to go.” Lucky for [...]
