Archive for November, 2011
One Year Later: Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar most definitely sticks out to you as you walk down 9th Street in Chinatown. You just can’t miss the red and yellow. It doesn’t look classy by any means (which it isn’t meant to), but more like fun and perhaps a bit overzealous.
More than a year after opening, Cuba Libre [...]
We Love Music: The Foo Fighters @ Verizon Center, 11/11/11
photos by Andrew Markowitz.
When We Love DC was invited to cover The Foo Fighters on Friday night at the Verizon Center I offered it up to one of our other music writers because, frankly, I just don’t listen to their music too much. I have much respect for Dave Grohl and all of the interesting [...]
Autonomy, With Restrictions?
‘Darrell Issa – Caricature’courtesy of ‘DonkeyHotey’
The news broke yesterday that Congressman Darrel Issa (R-CA) was interested in granting the District greater autonomy to spend their own budgeted funds as soon as they’re allocated, instead of spending a month or two in limbo while Congress votes to approve or disapprove the funding, so long as the [...]
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Dupont Circle Streetcar Tunnel by ep_jhu
There are few things that get my mind racing like the secret history of Washington, DC. It can be hidden tunnels under Dupont Circle or miniature Washington Monuments buried by the real thing; I just love it. Flickr user ep_jhu stumbled across a part of DC which isn’t exactly secret, [...]
Ford’s Theatre to Bill O’Reilly: Peddle your crap elsewhere
‘Now he belongs to the ages…..’courtesy of ‘LaTur’
Bill O’Reilly has a new book out on the Lincoln Assassination, but you won’t find it in the gift shop at Ford’s Theatre. Why is that? Well, Ford’s Theatre’s deputy superintendent says it’s not nearly accurate enough.
The work has been widely criticized by a number of expert reviewers [...]
More »We Love Music: Girl In A Coma @ DC9, 11/9/2011
San Antonio rock trio Girl In A Coma played a power-charged set to a crowded DC9 Wednesday night. They are currently in the middle of their US tour in support of their latest album Exits & All The Rest, released November 1st on Blackheart Records. They were joined by punky openers Brothers of Brazil and The Coathangers.
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Dolphins defeat Redskins 20-9
‘49ers15′
courtesy of ‘Homer McFanboy’
It is starting to feel like the Redskins are playing the same game each week. The names and faces of the opponents change, but the results and the recipe are the same. The defense struggles against the run, the secondary gets torn apart when the opposing quarterback gets time, and the Redskins [...]
Restaurant Owner faces federal charges after getting 65 kilos of cocaine in package
‘Warning’courtesy of ‘Rukasu1′
Anacostia’s Uniontown Bar and Grill has been the subject of a lot of favorable coverage and attention for bringing new life to the Martin Luther King Jr. Ave strip in Historic Anacostia. Unfortunately this morning the coverage will be different, as its owner Natasha Dasher is the subject of federal drug trafficking charges, [...]
It’s Ballot Petition time again!
‘Petition for Council–signatures’courtesy of ‘Rochelle, just rochelle’
That’s right, it’s election season again. The April 3rd, 2012 primary is now officially underway (though we’ve had candidates in and out of the race already) with ballot petitions being available to suitors this morning down at the DC Board of Elections and Ethics at Judiciary Square. Ballot petitions [...]
Weekend Flashback: 11/11-11/13
‘Moon, Clouds, Birds’ courtesy of ep_jhu It was the short, long weekend, before the big, Turkey long weekend. And judging by the pictures, people took advantage of the extra day. And all of us at We Love DC hope you had an especially memorable 11/11/11; either by honoring our nation’s veterans, or by wearing corduroy…wait, that doesn’t make sense.
More »R.Nichols Debuts Charming DC Holiday Cards
These days, stationery designer Nick Hanzlik of R. Nichols is based out of Los Angeles where he is known for cultivating a celebrity clientele for his charming paper-cut designs. His roots, however, are in DC – like the sixth grade teacher at Sidwell Friends to whom he credits getting his start. For this holiday season, [...]
More »We Love Arts: Cirque du Soleil Skip Roper Adrienn Banhegyi & Quidam
Cirque du Soleil’s travelling show Quidam is coming to the Verizon Center this week (November 16 to 20). This particular show’s premise is: “A young girl’s escape into a world of imagination.” That leaves room for some provoking theater combined with acrobatics, live music, and a killer light show (among other things).
Skip Roper Adrienn Banhegyi, 28, [...]
Caps Overcome Devils 3-1
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courtesy of ‘bridgetds’
After the debacle against the Dallas Stars last week, the Washington Capitals needed a rebound. Coach Bruce Boudreau punished the team with some nasty practices and in the first of this home-and-home series against the New Jersey Devils, it seemed to have made an impact. The Caps finished strong in their 3-1 victory [...]
UPDATED Candlelight vigil for Ramos, Ramos returned to family
Candle tribute for RamosOriginally uploaded by tbridge
50-60 fans gathered in the cold at Nationals Park this evening for a showing of fan loyalty and solidarity in support of abducted catcher Wilson Ramos. The gathering, organized hastily late yesterday in a grassroots effort lead by twitter user Alicia (@dragballwramos), brought together a number of smaller fan [...]
Haidar Karoum of Proof/Estadio Wins DCCK’s Capital Food Fight
‘Capital Food Fight Winner, Chef Haidar Karoum’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
Last night the battle between some of DC’s best chefs raged on for DC Central Kitchen’s 8th annual Capital Food Fight. In the final round, chefs Haidar Karoum of Proof and Estadio and Todd Gray of Equinox and Watershed worked with the secret ingredient: lamb. At the [...]
Friday Happy Hour: Hail the Wale
11-11-11 is hardly over and there is already internet backlash. Rest assured, as special as I think today is, I will make no claims about numerology or if your wish made at 11:11 will come true.
That said, today is special, so this will be a special Friday Happy Hour. Tonight, I am hosting a [...]
