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What's on the Menu for DC's Summer Restaurant Week?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:54:22 -0400

What's on the Menu for DC's Summer Restaurant Week?: We’ve been busily gathering menus for the upcoming Restaurant Week (August 11 to August 17), when you can land a three-course lunch for $20.08 and a three-course dinner for $35.08. Certain dining…

Bridal Party : Just Married?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:54:21 -0400

Bridal Party : Just Married?:

Tell us about your bachelor or bachelorette party …

These days lots of brides and grooms skip the crazy bar nights and strip clubs and do something more low-key—from golf weekends and camping…

Most Popular Blog Posts of the Week

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:53:42 -0400

Most Popular Blog Posts of the Week: Miss out on some of our blog posts from this week? Worry not—we’re here to fill you in on what the most popular blog posts were from the past seven days. See below for our top five.

Harry Jaffe Video: Why Katharine Weymouth Might Succeed

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:53:35 -0400

Harry Jaffe Video: Why Katharine Weymouth Might Succeed:

Harry Jaffe vlogs about his Katharine Weymouth article (and why you should absolutely read it—no bias here!) and why she might very well succeed in her position at the Post.

To read Harry’s…

A Cheeto Interlude

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:53:35 -0400

A Cheeto Interlude:

Spencer was inspired by Joe Scarborough to try out some Cheetos. “They start off good,” remarked Ackerman, “but there’s a rapidly diminishing return. Soon you wind up eating because you don’t…

i’ve bought a couple of this guy’s posters. love...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:24:57 -0400

i’ve bought a couple of this guy’s posters. love them.

Best of Washington: Brews for Summer Food

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:37:51 -0400

Best of Washington: Brews for Summer Food:

Best Beer

Cookouts with burgers and steaks, Old Bay–spiced crab feasts, steamed lobsters with a bit of drawn butter. To drink? Nothing’s more refreshing than a cold beer.

We asked two local beer…

Shop Around Blog: Project Runway Recap: The Rise and Fall of Team Ugly Brown Fabric

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:37:38 -0400

Shop Around Blog: Project Runway Recap: The Rise and Fall of Team Ugly Brown Fabric:

Every Thursday, we recap last night’s Project Runway. Season five continues with an eco-challenge and a celebrity guest judge that’s actually a certifiable celebrity. (Be warned: Spoiler alert!)

We…

think about it

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:36:01 -0400

think about it: -tickets issued to bikers going the wrong way on a one way street this morning: $25-fine issued to the prince of darkness for steamrolling a pedestrian with his corvette: $50 the disparity:…

Video Feedback: Ray's Hell-Burger

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:35:57 -0400

Video Feedback: Ray's Hell-Burger: We set up our camera outside Ray’s-Hell Burger, Michael Landrum’s new burger joint just down the way from Ray’s the Steaks, to find out what customers thought of the 10-ounce patties,…

The Hot Ticket: Your Guide to Events on Sale

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:35:57 -0400

The Hot Ticket: Your Guide to Events on Sale:

Every Thursday, we find out the hottest concerts and when they’re going on sale in the days ahead so you don’t have to do the work. Read on for this week’s heads-ups.

Liz Phair comes to 9:30…

the weekly progression in yoga

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:32:28 -0400

the weekly progression in yoga: yeah, it’s gonna be a WEEKLY THING. suck on that! last night, i did an unsupported wheel - though i still needed spotting to stretch into the wheel. then the canadian had us do something called a…

Audio Slideshow: The Making of CommonWealth

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:32:25 -0400

Audio Slideshow: The Making of CommonWealth: This August, Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle and Alexandria launches CommonWealth, a British-style tavern and restaurant, in DC’s Columbia Heights (1400 Irving St., NW). The…

The bears are back.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:27:33 -0400

alexbalk:

And they’re adorable.

links for you!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:32:26 -0400

links for you!: -the weekend picks are up. i am doing…not that much! maybe some pool, maybe some running, maybe some parties, maybe some yoga. i do know i am going to bake the crap out of this, and go to fort…

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:32:11 -0400

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend:

Go summer star gazing, see an all-day hip-hop festival, party with roller-derby girls, and catch a tap-dancing band at the Black Cat. All this and more in this weekend’s edition of Where & When.

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Best Dates: Summer Loving

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:42 -0400

Best Dates: Summer Loving:

Break out of the dinner-and-movie rut and go on a romantic outdoor adventure.

Toast your relationship with a glass of Champagne after a sunset hot-air balloon ride. You’ll be amazed at the stillness…

Best of Washington: The Perfect Cheeses For Grilled Burgers

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:40 -0400

Best of Washington: The Perfect Cheeses For Grilled Burgers

Chicken and Waffles Makes a Sizzling Comeback

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:37 -0400

Chicken and Waffles Makes a Sizzling Comeback: One of Washington’s hot dishes is also one of the most unlikely, possessed of an uncertain history. It’s chicken and waffles, a combination that’s frequently mistaken for a Southern staple but that…

Chicken and Waffles Makes a Sizzling Comeback

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:21:18 -0400

Chicken and Waffles Makes a Sizzling Comeback