Standard Fare Gets a Splash of Starpower

Often reputed to be the maker of the “best burger ever,” Good Stuff Eatery Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s stardom doesn’t sit solely between two buns. This crafty culinarian is parlaying his prowess in American beefy eats to pizza—and, he’s paying it forward.

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    Standard Fare Gets a Splash of Starpower

    Often reputed to be the maker of the “best burger ever,” Good Stuff Eatery Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s stardom doesn’t sit solely between two buns. This crafty culinarian is parlaying his prowess in American beefy eats to pizza—and, he’s paying it forward.

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    Gaelic Storm

    Gaelic Storm, an Irish folk rock band, has been the source of rumpus in Celtic music circles since shortly after it stormed Hollywood with an appearance in the film “Titanic.” On Tap caught up with the group in advance of their upcoming DC appearance.

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    Dropping in on the Murphys

    When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, Boston’s native sons, the Dropkick Murphy’s, own the show. They bring their act to DC for a warm up gig before the Beantown blow out. On Tap caught up with frontman Al Barr.

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    Great Balls of Eire

    Break out the pomade and get your cat clothes on because one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets is heading stateside…and her name is Imelda May.

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    Second City at 50

    Legendary Improv comedy troupe Second City boasts alumni like Alda, Radner and Belushi who have gone on to star on shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” This year the group turns 50 … and marks the occasion with a show at Wolf Trap this month.

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WED., MAR. 3
Ha Ha Tonka at DC9
Named after a state park in their home state of Missouri, Ha Ha Tonka is a four-piece rock outfit with a little bluegrass twang that reflects their Midwest roots. Their unpretentious lyrics and middle America sound make them instantly likeable. Catch them at intimate
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By Trey Palmisano
Photo courtesy of Jabari Graham, Arts Beats + Lyrics
Traveling art exhibitions are few and far between. Urban art exhibitions are even rarer. But on March 26, the Atlanta-born Arts Beats + Lyrics (AB+L) urban arts show breaks through those barriers as it makes its way to the Mellon
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Each month On Tap profiles four local artists that should be on your radar, calendar and/or iPod. This month: Courtlyn Carr, Patty Reese, GroundScore and Alex Gordon Hi-Fi.