I usually watch the fireworks from DC, but decided to check them out from the river in Virginia this year. A few friends and I walked down the bike path from Rosslyn to a great spot just past Roosevelt Island – the view was gorgeous and definitely worth the hike. I love fireworks and seeing them reflected off the water just made them that much more beautiful. The full set of pictures can be found on my Flickr page, but here are a few highlights.
I was lucky enough to get an invite to the new H Street Country Club tonight for a sneak peek before the big opening tomorrow, and I am certainly glad I did because I do not think that I will ever get to see the place so empty again. This new bar on H Street NE might be the most anticipated of any new bar or restaurant in that neighborhood…and arguably in all of Capitol Hill. I must say, it’s worth the wait and stands up to the hype. Continue reading
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Tagged H St, H Street Country Club, putt-putt, washington dc
As reported by Frozen Tropics and Young & Hungry last week, Trinidad will be getting a 1940′s era diner called Capital City Diner. The old car-style diner (great pictures of the outside and inside at Frozen Tropics) is being delivered this morning from New York. However, according to the Diner’s twitter feed, DCRA is dragging its feet on approving the foundation so they may have some trouble today while the city agency my mother affectionately refers to as “the rabbit hole” figures out which way is up. Continue reading
According to the Mayor’s office, the renovated Eastern Market building will re-open on June 26th, and a celebration will be held on the 27th. Thanks to CHAMPS for first sharing the news after attended Mayor Fenty’s walk through of Eastern Market. Shortly after, I got this email from the Mayor’s office: Continue reading
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Tagged Capitol Hill, CHAMPS, Eastern Market, Eastern Market Re-Opening Date, washington dc
photo by riacale on Flickr
Yesterday, We Love DC broke the sad news that HBO is pulling it’s sponsorship of Screen on the Green, news that quickly sparked the birth of a Facebook group called “Save Screen on the Green!“ The outdoor movie festival has been a long-time favorite summer activity in our dear city and will be sorely missed – you just can’t beat that gorgeous backdrop. But do not fret for too long, as there are enough alternatives around the area that you can basically see a different movie outside every night from May through September. Update: Screen on the Green is Saved!
So there you go, Tuesday night is the only weekend when you cannot find an outdoor movie showing. Not too shabby, even without Screen on the Green! Now throw in Jazz in the Garden, and the many free summer concerts in the area, and you’ve got a jam packed summer schedule. So pack a picnic, a blanket to sit on, and enjoy all that summer in DC has to offer.
This is one of those events that I tell people they need to see at least once while living in DC. Every Friday evening in the summer, the Marines at the 8th & I Barracks put on the Evening Parade, a performance featuring the President’s Own U.S. Marine Band, the Commandant’s Own U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the amazingly impressive Silent Drill Platoon. And always a crowd favorite, an appearance by Chesty XIII, the Marine Corps’ English Bull Dog mascot.
So what’s the big deal about some marching bands and a big crowd of Marines? Part of the appeal is visiting the Barracks, which is the oldest post of the Corps in the United States. The Commandants’ house, on the north side of the Barracks is one of the most beautiful residences in DC, and is the oldest continually inhabited residence in Washington, DC. Yes, even beating out the White House. Apparently when the British were invading the city in 1814, they spared the Commandants’ house…several theories are floated around to explain it but I’m not sure anyone knows the real reason for sure. Continue reading
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Tagged Evening Parade, Marine Corps Barracks, Silent Drill Platoon, Sunset Parade, washington dc
image by bluecherry1408 on Flickr
Few other holidays scream “brunch” the way Easter Sunday does. On the day when you can finally indulge after lent sacrifices, and eat giant chocolate bunnies and sugary-cream-filled chocolate eggs (I don’t know what the filling is in Cadbury Creme Eggs, and don’t really want to know, but I love love love them), a big brunch with family and friends feels so perfect.
Since you’ll likely be in your Sunday-best, a slightly nicer restaurant fits the occasion best. Keep in mind that because Easter is a popular day for brunch, you will want to make a reservation. But according to OpenTable.com, you still have a number of great options! A few of my top recommendations would be:
For some more suggestions, several other local blogs have put together Easter Brunch Guides:
No matter what your religion, use tomorrow as an excuse to get together with your favorite people and indulge in some great food and sugary treats.
image by Alexandre Chang on Flickr
I always thought I didn’t like sushi. Even when I lived in New York, it just didn’t do anything for me. Then one day I got a craving for it, and haven’t been able to get enough since. Sadly, sushi is a big pricey for a recessionista budget. Well the Going Out Gurus were kind enough to put together a list of sushi happy hours around town that I thought I should pass along for all my other sushi-lovers.
My top picks from their “Let’s Maki a Deal” (lol): Sticky Rice for the late night, and Cafe Asia for the best prices.
photo by Mike Tigas on Flickr
My love for diners is tied directly to my love for breakfast food. Diners are reliable places to get breakfast food at whatever hour a craving hits. It’s never fancy or expensive, but always satisfying and easy. While DC lacks the amount of 24-hour diners that New York has, we do have a number of late night and 24 hour spots sprinkled around the city and in Virginia. I’m shocked that I have been to so few on this list…
If I’m missing anything, please let me know in the comments!
Since our city is about to be filled with large numbers of tourists for the Inauguration, I thought I’d put together a small brunch guide for our out-of-towners. For any Washingtonians staying in town this weekend, I recommend picking spots off the beaten track or close to home, as our visitors are probably going to stick with the downtown restaurants.
Traditional DC Brunch
For a less expensive brunch
Brunch Events (Pricey but may be what you’re looking for)
Non-Brunch Spots That Are Worth A Visit
You’ll notice that these are pretty much all downtown…I did that for two reasons. 1) I feel like most tourists will be staying downtown or wanting to eat around there while sightseeing; and 2) I don’t want to encourage them to fill up my favorite neighborhood spots. Selfish, I know, but I don’t want to have to wait in long lines for my brunch! If you want a few more suggestions for a specific neighborhood, ask me in the comments and I’ll be happy to help!
**Other Useful Links For Inauguration Weekend**
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Tagged brunch lists, Inauguration Brunch, Inauguration Weekend, washington dc
