Archive for April, 2011
Flood Alert
That’s Washington Harbour right now, currently underwater due to massive flooding along the Potomac after last Saturday’s heavy rains.
The coastal flood warning continues till midnight tonight. More photos after the jump, courtesy Byron Peebles:
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Weekend Flashback, 4/16-4/17
‘Wat Thai D.C. Nang Songkran’
courtesy of ‘jeffmorg’
Tornadoes. Sun. Drinking on patios. Rain falling sideways. Did this weekend give anyone else weather whiplash? Here it is, Monday morning, and I’m still feeling a little disoriented. Time to look at some photos while the caffeine hits the ol’ bloodstream…
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Nats’ bats crack Brewers, win 8-4
‘2ND’courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
What a difference a year makes. On April 18th, 2010, Jason Marquis didn’t get a single batter out before he was sent to the showers having surrendered 7 runs in the first inning. On April 17th, 2011, Marquis wasn’t invincible, but he certainly was good against the streaking Brewers. Marquis went 7+ and [...]
What’s next for the Wizards?
If you thought that the Wizards rebuilding job was close to being done, think again. Most of the big decisions have yet to be made, and much of the heavy lifting is still to come
More »Werth gives cold Nats 4-3 win over Brewers in extra innings
‘1ST’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
There was no heat at Nationals Park on Friday night.
Game time temperature was 56 degrees, decreasing with the breeze and as the sun went down. It was colder than the press box at Verizon Center where the Caps were taking on the Rangers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals playoff series.
There [...]
Friday Happy Hour: DC Brau Public Ale
It’s time for Friday Happy Hour, highlighting a drink we’ve recently enjoyed, every Friday at 4pm! Please share your favorites as well.
This Friday Happy Hour is a little unusual: I have never tried the thing I am going to recommend. In fact, only a few people I know have yet had the chance to sample [...]
Capital Chefs: Mallory Staley of 1789 (Part 2)
‘Rhubarb Shortcake Trifle at 1789′
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
One of the things Mallory and I both geeked out over when we spoke was the fact that the arrival of Spring means a ton of fresh fruit to cook with. Right now, rhubarb is coming into season and her recipe for rhubarb shortcake trifles is fantastic.
For a long [...]
Food Tweet of the Week” Barcode
I’ve talked about how good Barcode is at using Twitter effectively before. The Farragut North restaurant by day, club by night tweets almost obsessively. If you write something to @barcodedc, owner Antonis Karagounis will get back to you immediately. Try him.
Quite the savvy promoter, and also part of the team behind Lima and Ultrabar, Karagounis believes that [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Empanada Time’
courtesy of ‘yostinator’
Happy Friday! You made it all the way through the work week! Maybe today should be your day to stand in like for some good eats.
Click on through for our ThestrEATS-powered lunch map to find where your favorite food trucks are parked and serving now!
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Capital Chefs: Mallory Staley of 1789 (Part 1)
‘Mallory Staley of 1789′
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
A lot of people like to say they’ve been cooking since they were a wee one who could barely see over the countertops. But unlike Mallory Staley, few people can say they were promoted to executive pastry chef at a restaurant when they were just 15 years old.
Growing up, she worked [...]
Anthony Horowitz Signing at ISM Saturday
‘(055/365)’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Those of you who have teenaged spy thriller fans may want to take note that acclaimed author Anthony Horowitz will be at the International Spy Museum store tomorrow at 1 pm. He’ll be signing copies of his latest Alex Rider adventure (and also the last), Scorpia Rising, and talking with fans.
Anthony Horowitz is [...]
We Love Arts: The Color Purple
From left to right: Dayna Jarae Dantzler (Celie) and Traci Allen (Nettie). Photo by Scott Suchman.
The touring production of The Color Purple that has come to the National Theater is a mixed affair, making it a good match for the uneven musical itself. Talented performers and superb choreography make war with poor direction [...]
Nats shut-out by Lee, drop series to Philly in 4-0 loss
‘2ND’courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
Cliff Lee, much like Roy Halladay on Wednesday, was a force of nature that the Nationals just couldn’t contend with. Lee racked up 12 strikeouts in a complete game shutout of the Nationals to close out the opening series against the Phillies in front of 24,875 mostly Philadelphia fans on a perfect April [...]
Chipotle’s Asian Restaurant Concept to Debut in DC
‘norma jean loves chipotle’
courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
The folks behind Chipotle are taking a crack at something new – and DC will be its guinea pig. If it worked for Burrito Bowls…why can’t it for noodles? As Eater reported:
The burrito chain has announced they’re opening a chain of Asian restaurants called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, the first of [...]
We Love Drinks: Nahem Simon
We Love Drinks continues our series where we look behind the bar, profiling the many people – from mixologists to bartenders, sommeliers to publicans – who make your drinks experience happen.
I swing open the hefty, wide birch door on a cool, clear Sunday evening in March, ascend the metal staircase, and enter into a narrow [...]
This Week in Food
‘BLT Steak’
courtesy of ‘my_amii’
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Lincoln Restaurant turns three days old today. The McPherson square restaurant pays tribute to our former president and serves plates like oysters, gingerbread and chicken fricassee. Washington Business Journal tells us the decor is inspired by a log cabin and that one million pennies decorate the tile floor. Of course, a Sunday Brunch is coming [...]
We Love Weekends, April 16-17
‘102/365′
courtesy of ‘ekelly80′
Patrick Palafox: I am pretty excited about this weekend. I’m planning on checking out the Cool Dudes Hanging Out show happening over at theVelvet Lounge this Friday. I have been listening to Mike Lawrence’s podcast Nerd of Mouth and already know that he will make me laugh. Then on Saturday I shall consume [...]
Your lunch tomorrow might just be $1
‘Two Dollar #8′courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
If you possess a smartphone and don’t have the Living Social Instant Deals app installed, you might want to consider getting it today. Tomorrow, Living Social will be rolling out new lunch specials, including California Tortilla’s Chinatown location, and Sticky Rice on H Street, for just a [...]
“Internet” gambling coming to DC
‘$20 Chip’courtesy of ‘bigmikesndtech’
When DC first announced the concept of the legalization of online gambling, I had hoped what it might mean was access once again to the main online poker rooms in a manner that was clearly above board. It does not appear that will happen, at least not in the first year of [...]
