[mappress] On tour promoting the release of their self-titled eight album, Collective Soul made an appearance at the 9:30 Club this past week. Although they no longer have the same cache they had during the 90’s, Collective Soul showed they could still draw a crowd by selling out the 9:30 club and filling it to […]
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As the warm season hits the Nation’s capital, local denizens begin to take to the streets in throngs, eager to enjoy the outdoors after months of being stuffed inside. To help take full advantage of the warm Spring and Summer months, DC City Blog has prepared the following list of top outdoor nightlife destinations. Gazuza […]
Best Hotels in DC
DC attracts politicians, tourists and businessmen from all over the US and dignitaries from all over the world. With such a diverse market, there is a broad spectrum of demand for hoteliers to meet. DC has a terrific range of boutique, corporate, luxury and budget hotels. We’ll be coming out with lists for each of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Hip Hop Clubs in DC
Admittedly, I’m probably not the best person to put together a list of hip hop clubs in DC but I recently was asked the question and found myself struggling to come up with a decent list so I figured this would be a good opportunity to post something and see what sort of feedback is […]
DC City Blog Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary at The Space
It has now been one year since we sat down and decided to create a site that would be devoted to a rapidly burgeoning cultural scene in Washington, DC. The subject matter for the site would not be on our personal exploits but instead would focus on the establishments themselves: the restaurants, bars and clubs […]
Best Hidden Gems in DC
Peking Gourmet Inn – No one would ever imagine that one of the best Chinese restaurants in Washington, DC (some say in the country) would be buried in a nondescript plaza in Falls Church. Their duck is absolutely incredible. Palena – Even though there are certainly a good set of restaurants and bars in Cleveland […]
Best Cheap Eats in DC
Even though DC is somewhat insulated from the current economic crisis, it’s always a good time to think about getting a great bargain. That’s why we’ve come up with the following list of places in DC to get an amazing dish at an affordable price. Bar Pilar – This hipster hang-out is known for it’s […]