Archive for the ‘Dupont Circle’ Category
We Love Food: Casa Nonna’s Tavola 12
‘Chef Amy Brandwein of Casa Nonna’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
If you told me that there was a restaurant in town where I could get a delicious, savory 12-course meal for $55, I’d at least raise an eyebrow at you. But Casa Nonna in Dupont Circle is offering just that at their new in-house concept, Tavola 12.
The 12-seat [...]
Laogai Museum – A Dupont Detour
‘Laogai Museum 4′
courtesy of ‘jcm_DC’
The Laogai Museum may be small, but it packs a punch. Tucked away in the old Real World DC house off Dupont Circle, its one-floor exhibit explores the dark underbelly of Chinese labor camps and human rights policies.
“Laogai” means “reform through labor” and refers to oppressive tactics the museum claims [...]
Capital City Ball
‘Focus’
courtesy of ‘theqspeaks’
Since moving to DC, I’ve been wanting to play a socialite a la Real Housewives, but every time the opportunity arises my limo’s in the shop and my bank account is empty. Sigh.
If you face the same problem, why not check out the Capital City Ball this Saturday night? For $150 you get [...]
Pizzeria Paradiso Celebrates 20 Years
‘Pizzeria Paradiso’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
There’s an old friend in town who’s turning 20 next week: Pizzeria Paradiso.
Back in November 1991, the pizzeria opened its first location in Dupont Circle and over its history has not only revamped the original spot, but expanded to Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria. Not too shabby of an accomplishment for a [...]
Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle Expands
‘A Summer Night Delight’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
Hank’s Oyster Bar just got a whole lot bigger and better. The restaurant in Dupont Circle recently renovated and doubled its capacity to 68 seats inside, 40 seats on the outdoor patio and a private dining room upstairs. Plus, the new lounge space next door is offering longer late night [...]
We Love Food: Hank’s Oyster Bar
‘P1010522′
courtesy of ’sygyzy’
Hank’s Oyster Bar has all the makings of being my go-to secret neighborhood joint — that perfectly undiscovered gem, with amazing food and an owner who remembers me so I never have to wait for a table. In a perfect world, yes, this would be the case. But this is not a perfect [...]
Liquid Lessons: Hotel Cocktails
‘Glasses Half Full’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
There’s something about the combination of historic grand hotels and cocktail culture that absolutely enchants me. Judging from the crowd waiting to get into the seminar on great hotel cocktails last night at Tabard Inn, I’m not alone. Hosted by Philip Greene of the Museum of the American Cocktail, Better [...]
We Love Food: Zorba’s Cafe
‘Zorba’s Cafe’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
So now that it is sort of starting to get warmer (right? RIGHT?) all I can think about is eating and drinking outside. As a native Washingtonian, I know that the window of outdoor eating opportunity here in our nation’s capital is small, and I like to take advantage [...]
DC Lady Warning: Dupont Circle is a hazard zone this weekend
‘Thomas Jefferson, Pimp Daddy’courtesy of ‘tbridge’
Heads up ladies and gentlemen, there’s a shark hazard going out this weekend. According to the City Paper, there’s a pickup artist (nay, the world’s finest pickup artist) on the loose this weekend, and he’ll be giving lessons to schmucks desperate enough to pay $1,300 to get a bit of [...]
We Love Arts: Return to Haifa
Two women are arguing about their son. One gave birth to him, the other raised him. The adoptive mother makes a cutting comment about the son being more likely to listen to her than his birth mother. Many in the audience laugh. It’s a grim laugh, low and knowing.
A women next to me says out [...]
Tabard Warms You Up
‘Magnified’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
There are warm winter drinks, and then there are hot drinks. As in flaming hot! Next Tuesday’s tasting at Tabard Inn will feature one I recently tried in New Orleans, Cafe Brulot, a combination of coffee, brandy and spices. Chantal Tseng will demonstrate how to prepare it in the classic style, as [...]
Phillips Collection celebrates 90th Birthday this weekend
‘Phillips Collection Music Room’courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle, when it opened in 1921, became the country’s first museum to focus on modern art, beating New York’s MOMA by 8 years. Founded by the scion of steel baron Duncan Clinch Philips, the museum has been a central hub of the modern art [...]
Yola: Yogurt Parfait Bar Opens
‘Chalkboard detail, Yola’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
We all know about the proliferation of frozen yogurt spots in DC over the past few years, and frankly I’ve gotten bored with them – especially now in the winter when my chattering teeth can’t take it. So I was intrigued when invited to a media preview of a new [...]
Pounding the Pavement in the Name of Chocolate
There are days when all you want to do is eat lots and lots of chocolate. You don’t care who sees you, and it’s not completely outside the realm of possibilities that you will visit not one, not two, but multiple stores in search of something to quench you thirst for something sweet. As a [...]
More »We Love Food: Agora
A very good friend (and frequent dinner date) lived on 17th St. and P St. for a long time before moving to New York earlier this year. At least once a month we would meet at her house with no real dinner plan, walk out the front door and…stand. There were plenty of restaurants on [...]
More »Dupont Underground Update
‘Terminal’courtesy of ‘MikaAltskan’
The Dupont Underground, a 100,000 square foot trolley station beneath the eponymous circle, is undergoing development again. The first meeting of one group vying for the space is scheduled for next Wednesday night at 7:00 in the Dupont Hotel may shed some light on what their initial plans would look like. [...]
Proper Topper Sale: Consolidating Shops
‘PEYTON- Infinity Cowl Olive Green Brass Buttons’
courtesy of ’smittenkittenorig’
After close to a decade of business on P Street, the Proper Topper’s Georgetown shop will be closing its doors on October 31st. Fear not, the billowy blouses, floral dresses and chic hats will still be available at Proper’s Dupont shop. To lighten their consolidating shop load, [...]
Hibernation Schedule for D.C. Area Farmers Markets
‘Late Season Harvest.’
courtesy of ‘leedav’
Now is that time of year when you wake up a little late Saturday morning and have that mental debate with yourself over whether to get up or roll over and sleep until it’s sunny again. Last year around this time I was having that very same fight, when I bribed [...]
We Love Food: Tabard Inn
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
There are two types of people in D.C.: those who go to Tabard Inn every chance they get, and those that have never been. I have a friend that even uses it as his go-to first date location. And though I like to knock his dating style at any [...]
We Love Drinks: Beer Week
‘Partay!’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
DC Beer week is upon us and beer lovers are presented with a plethora of excellent events to attend. While nearly every single one is appealing, you’re only one person and can only attend so many. Hence, I’ve created a handy guide to help you choose what to do and where to [...]
