Archive for December, 2011
Food Truck Tracker
Truckeroo Food Truckcourtesy of GuidedbyTim If I could actually stick to this resolution, I’d resolve to eat at more food trucks in 2012. Alas, I don’t work in the city-bounds anymore. But you should put that resolution on your list! See where all the trucks are rolling. Be the first to like. Like Unlike
More »New Chef Takes the Helm at Blue Duck Tavern
Entrance – Blue Duck Tavern courtesy of prettylovelythings It caused a bit of a stir when Brian McBride, the long-time chef at Blue Duck Tavern left in November to team up with Robert Wiedmaier on a concept that has yet to be unveiled. But now the restaurant in the Park Hyatt in Georgetown has a [...]
More »Taylor Gourmet Opens on 14th Street January 3rd
Taylor Gourmet courtesy of william couch Oh 14th Street, let me count the reasons why I love thee. And now I’ve got another reason: Taylor Gourmet is opening up on January 3rd. Just a few weeks since the Bethesda location’s first birthday, the owners Casey Patten and David Mazza have announced the opening of a [...]
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Lamb gyrocourtesy of yostinator Welcome back, food truck trackers! Hope you had a restful holiday weekend. If any of the food trucks are out rollin’ today and you’re already back to work, click through to see our handy strEATs-powered map. Be the first to like. Like Unlike
More »Best Of: Photos 2011
Four days left in 2011. It has been a doozy of a year: government shutdowns, and people protesting for their rights. Evil men dying, and squeal worthy, cute animals. Big events; personal milestones; and sad farewells. And throughout the year, our contributors to the We Love DC Flickr pool have kept the photos coming.
More »Vikings defeat Redskins 33-26
Seahawks6 courtesy of Homer McFanboy There are a lot of plays in from the Vikings 33-26 defeat of the Redskins that sum up how the game went. It was a game of mistakes for the Washington Redskins. The Redskins had a Rex Grossman fumble that led to a Vikings field goal, a off-sides call on [...]
More »Crabs for Christmas
As we approach the last moment for Christmas shopping, we present to you one idea for all of the Marylanders in your life: Crabs! This beauty from Maryland Public Television is required viewing for all those who hold Charm City in your hearts. Be the first to like. Like Unlike
More »Nats Add Key Left Hander to Young Deep Rotation
Gio Gonzalezcourtesy of Kimberly* Late Thursday afternoon the news leaked out that the Nationals had acquired Gio Gonzalez for a package of players that included RHP’s AJ Cole and Brad Peacock, LHP Tom Milone, and catcher Derek Norris. In a conference call tonight Mike Rizzo talked about the deal that had been in the works since before [...]
More »PSA: Free Taxi Rides Now Until New Years
Lotus #62 courtesy of Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie It’s the season of holiday parties and champagne corks popping. But if you’re partying in the city, don’t drink and drive. Washington Regional Alcohol Program and AT&T are offering free cab rides up to $30 for anyone over 21 from now until January 1, 2012. All [...]
More »Capital Chefs: Mike Isabella of Graffiato (Part 2)
Mike Isabella’s Pork and Beans courtesy of bonappetitfoodie Pork belly, the stuff of Gods. And if you’ve had the delectable version at Graffiato, you know exactly what I’m talking about–melt in your mouth pork with that nice seared, caramelized outer edge, complimented by a roughly pureed bed of cannelini beans. Chef Mike Isabella shared the [...]
More »Your Metro Benefits Are (Probably) Going Down
(006/365)courtesy of kimberlyfaye If your company participates in Metro’s SmartBenefits program, Congress has likely given you an unexpected pay cut. Those who participate in the program get pre-tax dollars put on their SmarTrip card each month, up to a maximum allowable limit that has been up to this point $230/month. Because Congress did not extend [...]
More »Redskins Preview Week Sixteen: The Vikings
IMG_7667 courtesy of dbking Since Matt Barkley announced yesterday that he was heading back to USC and their are reports the Robert Griffin III and possibly Landry Jones could be leaning towards heading back to their respective schools there has been a lot of concern over the future of the Redskins at the quarterback position. One thing [...]
More »Capital Chefs: Mike Isabella of Graffiato (Part 1)
Mike Isabella of Graffiato courtesy of bonappetitfoodie Chef Mike Isabella describes himself as intense, focused and driven. And at first you might be intimidated by the tattoos or the serious face when he asks a line cook about a certain dish, not to mention his culinary prowess that landed him on Top Chef and as [...]
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DC Slices Food Truckcourtesy of bonappetitfoodie Santa brings good boys and girls food truck lunches. And it’s true that the rest get coal. Have a very Merry Christmas this weekend, We Love DCers! 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike
More »Report: Nationals trade for Gio Gonzalez, give up 4 prospects
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47)courtesy of Keith Allison According to ESPN’s Keith Law, the Nationals have agreed to terms with the Oakland Athletics to acquire pitcher Gio Gonzalez, and parting with prospects A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone and Derek Norris. Oakland once again goes for a slough of young arms in exchange [...]
More »We Love Weekends that have Christmas and Hanukkah on them!
Wooden Toys courtesy of Michael T. Ruhl Mosley: Christmas is the big family holiday for the Mosley Clan, so I will be camping out at either my parents’ place in Cheverly or my sister’s in Virginia. I always like to tell people that for me “Christmas” goes from noon on the 24th to noon on [...]
More »Big Tigger done at WPGC
Radio and telelvision personality Big Tigger (who is a big fan of the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe) takes a picture with the Cadillac emblem..courtesy of DrivingtheNortheast There are few things worse than being fired on your birthday, but getting fired three days before Christmas AND on your birthday has to be a pretty rough thing. Pour [...]
More »One Year Later: Smith Commons
smith commons courtesy of philliefan99 If you remember the H Street corridor from years ago, the place where Smith Commons now stands was the home of a large carpet warehouse. The restaurant is just as massive: three stories with a main dining room and main bar on the first floor, a public house on levels two and three, plus a [...]
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CapMac truckcourtesy of yostinator Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. And you know what else is? Lunch from a food truck. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike
More »FREE FOOD ALERT: Pinkberry
Pinkberry courtesy of cherrylet We love lining up for things: burgers (hello Shake Shack), cupcakes, food trucks, and of course, fro-yo. When the Los Angeles-based Pinkberry opened up its first store in DC back in May, fans lined Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle to get a taste of the icy, tart yogurt. The hard decision [...]
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