5/22-9/11- The National Gallery of Art is once again kicking off it’s Jazz in the Garden series. Performances are from 5:00-8:30 pm and in case of inclement weather, concerts are held inside the Pavilion Café. The Sculpture Garden is located directly east of the National Gallery on 7th Street and Constitution Ave. For more information, […]
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Best Asian Restaurants in DC
Nationally, I would say that DC doesn’t compare favorably to New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles when it comes to high quality Asian cuisine. In fact, for years now you’ve had to go outside of DC to Annandale or Falls Church to get good Asian food. The last few years have seen a few […]
PR at Partners – Mazza Gallerie
About two years ago I realized I was on the verge of turning 30 and decided it was time to stop clipping all my hair off in the Summer and getting my hair cut for $12 at the neighborhood barber shop the other three seasons of the year. So I began my search for a […]
Best Lounges in DC
Washington, DC has long been known for it’s collection of lounges. In past years, the ambiance of these venues has been a perfect fit for a DC crowd looking for a more laid-back nightlife experience. Recently, the surge in high-end clubs has created a more stratified array of options but the lounges are still going […]
The Gibson
Last night I was entertaining a buddy who just moved to town and we were looking for a laid-back venue where we could have a few good drinks. A close friend who lives in the U Street area had been raving about The Gibson, a speakeasy-esque lounge surreptitiously located directly next to Marvin, so we […]
Paolo’s Ristorante
I was meeting a few friends in Georgetown on a Friday evening a few weeks back and suggested Cafe Bonaparte, my new favorite restaurant in DC. Of course I forgot to make reservations and found out that the wait was going to be in excess of an hour so we decided to head down the […]
ZooFari 2009
5/14 – Celebrate elephantine appetites and the National Zoo’s commitment to Asian elephants at ZooFari 2009. This enchanted evening will bring together an oasis of culinary delights, fabulous wine, live entertainment, and a spectacular auction. For more information and tickets please visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ZooFari. admin
Top Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in DC
Mañana is Cinco de Mayo and it looks like nearly every bar is advertising some type of event to celebrate the occasion. I am all for holidays devoted to drinking but being the thematic type, I think justice isn’t being done unless you are in a Latin (I say Latin because there are only a […]
Passport DC Embassy Open House
5/2 – Embassies will present a citywide free Embassy Open House featuring artists and artisans, performers, lecturers, teachers, and others that represent their unique cultures. More than 30 Embassies will be participating and Cultural Tourism DC will provide free shuttles from 10 am-4 pm. For more information please visit http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm. admin
DC Yoga Week 2009
5/2-5/9 – DC Yoga Week is designed to provide opportunities for people living in the DC area to try a yoga class at a reduced cost, create a community of urban yoga studios in DC and to increase awareness about the benefits of yoga and meditation in an attempt to help encourage greater physical health […]