Archive for August, 2011
Detwiler And Werth Lead Nats Over Snakes, 4-1
Nats fans can now expect, rather than hope, that Jayson Werth has got his feet under him in the nation’s capital.
More »Capital Chefs: Amy Brandwein of Casa Nonna (Part 2)
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courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
It’s slowly getting a little cooler outside, which means that I can actually spend extended periods of time in my kitchen without melting. So here’s a recipe from Amy Brandwein of Casa Nonna for a homemade tortelloni stuffed with a delicious and soft cheese mixture. Don’t be intimidated by the length of the [...]
Social Media for Statehood: Tweet Protest tomorrow
Mayor Gray announced via his Twitter account plans for a virtual march on Facebook and Twitter and other social networks tomorrow morning at 8:28am. His inspiration for the odd time comes from the 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28th by Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor Gray wants people to tweet:
Dr. King said [...]
Newseum offers free admission on 9/10 and 9/11
‘Newseum’courtesy of ‘ashlyhiggins’
We’re just three weeks shy of the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and while I suspect that many are going to engage in quiet personal reflection, there’s going to be a lot of commemorative events surrounding the anniversary. Newseum has announced today that they will be waiving their usual admission fees, and [...]
Capital Chefs: Amy Brandwein of Casa Nonna (Part 1)
‘Amy Brandwein of Casa Nonna’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
As I watch chef Amy Brandwein call out orders to line cooks across different stations while juggling dinner tickets and checking plates before they go out, I can see how she managed three jobs, planning a wedding and culinary school all at the same time. The executive chef of [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Red Hook Lobster Roll’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Happy Monday, folks. Find out where the food trucks are rolling around. And a happy belated first birthday to LobstertruckDC!
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Weekend Flashback: 8/20-8/21
Rain Delay by Rob Shenk
Welcome back from the weekend, DC. Grab your coffee and get going with some beautiful captures from our talented local photogs.
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Friday Happy Hour: Chocolate City Cerveza Nacional
Chocolate City Beer officially launched Thursday night, with a party at RFD which was among the most-anticipated events of 2011’s DC Beer Week. The new “nano-brewery” based in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast brought all four of their beers for the occasion: Big Chair IPA, Cornerstone Copper Ale, 1814 ESB, and Cerveza Nacional de la [...]
More »Podcasts of DC: Oscar Santana Rises Reloaded!
Photo Credit: Mandy Sroka Photography
From left to right: Oscar Santana, Chad Dukes. Drab T-Shirt. Sven Lloyd
Santana felt that he had a good run with their show and that all was lost. He had no idea what to expect next. His phone rang an hour after he found out he lost his job. It was someone [...]
Podcasts of DC: Oscar Santana
Photo by Tommy Lang.
I had a nice sit down with Oscar Santana over at the Wonderland Ballroom outside on the patio on a cloudy Sunday evening. Santana’s friends dubbed him the “Prince of Podcasting” and it is understandable. He is part of the DC based Big-O and Dukes Show, The Mike O’Meara Show, and Tech 411. All of these [...]
Area Under Hardwood Quarantine
Did you know that our area is under a hardwood quarantine quarantine due to the discovery of the destructive Emerald Ash Borer? Although roasting marshmallows around a cracking campfire or backyard firepit is probably the last thing on anyones mind during the dog days of summer, this is the time of year when many homeowners [...]
More »Zimmermann, Flores Come Through Big for Nats in 3-1 Victory
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courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
Two years ago, right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann and catcher Jesus Flores founds themselves sidelined due to injury. Since then, Zimmermann has returned to the Nationals’ clubhouse after successful Tommy John surgery and Flores has regained his spot behind the plate which makes them regular fixtures in Washington’s 2011 25-man roster.
Flores, although he fills [...]
Matt Purke Introduces Himself
‘Matt Purke 3′
courtesy of ‘jondejong’
Nationals draft pick LHP Matt Purke, who signed with the team in the late hours of Monday night, introduced himself to the core group of Nationals beat writers this afternoon from the team’s ballpark at the Navy Yard. He spoke with what Dave Nichols of Nats News Networks called “a quiet [...]
Georgetown Basketball team involved in International Incident in China
Video by Sportgrid
It’s hard not to see this video and wince, both at the terrible brawl and the stomping of people, and also the underlying international incident it represents. The Post’s Gene Wang was on hand and has posted an account of the game and the fight, which is oddly absent from some of [...]
Double Donation Dollars for DCCK
Double your money! Admittedly it only doubles after you part with it, but what the hell – you want to be a better person, don’t you? (I’ve met some of you – if you don’t, you should. For serious.)
Well you have a few hours left to do more good with less – DC Central Kitchen [...]
We Love Weekends: August 19-21
‘yellow zucchini’
courtesy of ‘ekelly80′
Tom: This weekend is all about the glories of summer. I’ve been putting off and putting off a visit to the Bloomingdale Farmers Market, where I’m sure they’re drowning in sweet corn, peaches, and fresh tomatoes, and that sounds an awful lot like salsa to me. While we’re in the hood, a [...]
America Eats Tavern: Pop in Before It’s Gone
This isn’t what we at We Love DC call a “First Look,” since America Eats Tavern has already been open for more than one month. Even more importantly, it won’t be around forever. Instead, this a friendly recommendation that you be sure to check out this pop-up restaurant brought to us by Chef José Andrés, before [...]
More »Mastering Metrobus, or, S.T.R.E.A.M. (SmarTrip Rules Everything Around Me)
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
I’ve been participating in the Zipcar Low Car Diet challenge this month, and something that I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten more transit-dependent is that a lot of intelligent, resourceful people are completely confounded by any bus that’s not the Circulator. If their destination is not close to a Metrorail [...]
