‘White House from South Lawn’
courtesy of ‘eschweik’

Earlier today, Donald Trump appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and the conversation turned to some random polling numbers in New Hampshire that indicated the Trumpster could actually have a chance in the 2012 Presidential election if he decided to run. Finally, in response to a question from Mika Brzezinski, Trump admitted he is “absolutely thinking about” a run for the White House.

Ok, so that’s a little wishy washy in terms of whether or not he’s throwing his hat into the ring. While it may be not much more that a look-at-me moment, we’ll give his comments some Web ink just because it’s mildly entertaining to think about him walking up to a Senator to drop a “You’re Fired!” in their face.

‘Cupcake Truck’
courtesy of ‘Somewhat Frank’
It may be cold out, but I’m sure you still don’t want to eat from your office cafeteria. Or worse, from the Tupperware of mystery you put together in your kitchen this morning. Food trucks are here to help.
And Friendship Heights folks–your special appearance from eatWonky is today! Get out to Wisconsin and Jennifer St. and have some poutine (or grilled cheese…yum).

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Ben’s Chili Bowl: Veggie Dog Take One! from BensBigBlog on Vimeo.

Here’s my man Mo, manager of Ben’s Chili Bowl, snackin’ down on a new menu item at Ben’s Chili Bowl: A veggie dog with veggie chili. That’s right, my vegetarian friends, it is now possible to get a half-smoke all the way at Ben’s Chili Bowl, meaning that your veggie-lovin’ friends can now know the true delight of the proper Ben’s experience, complete with acid-reflux. Look here later this week for a side-by-side comparison of a veggie dog with chili, and a proper half-smoke with chili.

Photo Courtesy of eatWonky

After the success of last month’s collaboration happy hour with the D.C. Lobster Truck, Chinatown Coffee will once again team up with a mobile food unit tonight with their “Wonky Happy Hour.” Featuring poutine delicacies, the eatWonky truck will be stationed outside Chinatown Coffee from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight.

The shop will run specials on Dan’s Pale Ale ($3), Victory Prima Pilsner ($4) and Victory Hop Devil ($4) to go along with your Wonky fries and “Squeeky Cheese.”

Chris Pontius courtesy of DC United

You know what every Monday needs? More man candy. I guess that’s why God created Cosmo. The magazine has launched their 2010 Bachelor Blowout, showcasing the finest specimens from all 50 states and DC. So who was named Washington’s fairest? That would be Chris Pontius, the fine-looking forward from DC United. Well-chosen, Cosmo. Well-chosen.

The 23-year-old is apparently “motivated, independent and caring,” and isn’t intimidated by relationships. But does he like sunsets and long walks on the beach? Cosmo has graciously provided an email address so that you can ask Pontius burning questions such as these.

If you think Pontius deserves to be named Cosmo‘s Bachelor of the Year, you can vote for him every day through October 10. There’s even a chance you can win a gift bag by voting. That’s almost the same as a date, right? RIGHT!?

‘Is this a Transformer?’
courtesy of ‘voteprime’

Michael Bay is blowing up DC next week, but, in the most generally benign possible way.  Transformers 3 is filming in DC next week, with a couple evening shoots near the Capitol.  Click through for the map of the closures on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.  Street closures will be far less draconian than your average State of the Union, but still noticeable, starting at 6:30 in the evening and going through 6:30 the next day.  Shia LeBoeuf is promising us that this will be totally worth it, bro, and you’ll be lovin’ him longtime come next summer.

We don’t take his word for it, given how awful Transformers 2 was, but hey, at least they’re bothering to film in DC, unlike so many other movies.

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‘Street Junk’
courtesy of ‘mikecogh’

Several people have felt compelled to mail us and say that if we didn’t comment about the One Nation rally then clearly we were LUBRUL MEDIA JURKS because we posted a guest piece about junking up the mall before the Glenn Beck rally.

So here you go:

We Love DC opposes people coming onto the Mall or anywhere else in the city – whether they be from far away or local organizations – and making a big honking mess.

We do not care if you are

• Democrat
• Republican
• Libertarian
• Pro-war
• Anti-war
• Christian
• Buddhist
• Pastafarian
• Tall
• Short
• Black
• White
• Two-headed purple martian

We want you to not leave your crap all over the Mall. Take home the junk what you brung.

This includes the smart-assed and sarcastic who will be here on Oct 30 for the Stewart/Colbert thing.

‘Blue/Orange line work’
courtesy of ‘tbridge’

There was the banner this morning reminding me of what I knew deep in the recesses of my mind but filed away: Farragut West, McPherson Square and the Blue/Orange side of Metro Center are closed this weekend for track work. That also includes Columbus Day, Monday October 11th, which Metro considers a holiday, but half of DC workplaces do not.  Prepare for abject suffering during this weekend if you need to Metro anywhere.

Metro has all the details, including shuttle bus information, and the splitting of Orange and Blue lines, and the re-routing of the Blue line.  We’ll have more this week, and a reminder Friday and Monday, about the whole shebang.

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courtesy of ‘rhwalker22’
It’s another sucky weather day out there, but there are plenty of trucks out today to make you feel a little better. Good luck managing your umbrella, wallet and lunch in the rain!
And good news for the winners of the We Love DC Food Truck poll, your visit from eatWonky has been rescheduled for tomorrow. Be there or be square.

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courtesy of ‘spacebarpark’
USA Today has released their picks for the best burger restaurants in the United States, one for each state. And for once, D.C. actually counts as a state. And who are our winners? Well, no big surprise with Ray’s Hell Burger taking the win in Virginia. The best burger in D.C. goes to Rogue States, which seems to be getting more press these days for their unfortunate location than for their patties.

So do you agree? Is Rogue States the best burger in town? With their current legal issues and the rumors of the first Ray’s location in D.C. opening soon in CityVista, are they going to stay on top much longer?

Image by James P. Blair; courtesy National Geographic

Only 2 hours left for you to win a pair of tickets to a National Geographic Live event in October. There’s lots of great evening activities this month, so why not take a look to see what appeals? And you may even win a couple of tickets in the bargain!

‘212/365’
courtesy of ‘Danilo.Lewis|Fotography’

Last week, 14th Street pet owners shed a collective tear when GreenPets and Dogs By Day closed their doors. On Friday, Adams Morgans pet owners rejoiced when the two businesses re-opened as Planet Pet, set just off the 18th Street strip.

The new space is bigger, better and closer to my house — all reasons worthy of celebration. The doggie daycare/boarding facility features indoor and outdoor sections with separate rooms for seniors and puppies. The retail area is about twice the size of the old GreenPets, and offers an expanded selection of toys, accessories and all-natural food and treats. There will also be an in-house holistic vet and a bereavement area for those who have recently lost a pet.

If you were affected by the move, Planet Pet is offering their daycare dogs free pick-up and drop-off services to and from your home throughout October. And in case you were wondering, yes, the resident black cats from GreenPets have come along to the new space.

Planet Pet is located at 1711 Florida Avenue NW.

‘The Daily Leaf’
courtesy of ‘Tony the Misfit’

NBC Washington’s Kriston Capps has confirmed that CBS Radio’s Howard Arenstein and his wife were arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute yesterday. Arenstein, whose bio lists him as both correspondent and bureau manager for DC, was arrested along side his wife for growing marijuana in their backyard in Georgetown.  Plants were reported to be up to eight feet in height.

Depending on how much the police confiscated at their Georgetown home, under DC Code § 48-904.01 Arenstein and his wife may face up to 5 years and $500,000 in fines if convicted for that arrest.  If they had less than 8oz of marijuana, they may only face 180 days in jail, but it sounds like multiple plants were confiscated, with each plant tending to be approximately a pound, they’re probably in the front half of things.

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‘Ray’s Hell-Burger’
courtesy of ‘KentonNgo’

MVTriangle reports that a new Ray’s the… restaurant by Michael Landrum will be taking over the old T-Mobile space in the City Vista complex at Mt. Vernon Triangle. No word yet on which of Landrum’s many brands it will be: A Hellburger to attract office and convention crowds at lunchtime? Ray’s the Glass for after work imbibing? Ray’s the Game for the culinarily adventurous?

Personally, I can’t even decide on a favorite. As much as I love having Ray’s River East so convenient to my home, this new restaurant will be right on my way home from the office, so I’ll be delighted with pretty much whatever Landrum puts in.

UPDATE: TBD has learned that it will be two Ray’s restaurants, one larger and one smaller, but still no word on which types they will be.