When Washington weather beckons you to head outdoors, On Tap has just the thing: Our annual Outdoor Dining Guide with over 100 places where you can grab anything from dinner to a post-work drink al fresco. Use the link below to download the guide in PDF format and start exploring the insiders guide to enjoying… read more »
Winemakers, Chefs and Growers Unite
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Winemakers, farmers and chefs will come together this month to showcase the best of what is raised, crushed, distilled and harvested in Virginia’s Loudoun County. More than 20 restaurants from Middleburg to Lovettsville will add unique menus from July 21-31 that showcase at least 70% of their ingredients from local sources as part of Farm-to-Fork… read more »
Merchant of Venice and Rock of Ages
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As it unwinds its eclectic 2010-2011 season, Shakespeare Theatre Company tackles “The Merchant of Venice,” one of Shakespeare’s most inspired tragicomedies that finds its footing in the unique backdrop of 1920s America rather than 14th Century Venice. “A merchant named Antonio borrows money from a Jew named Shylock in order to fund his friend Bassanio’s… read more »
Behind the Scenes with Michael Rapaport: Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest
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When Michael Rapaport was a kid growing up in New York City during the 1970s, his father ñ a program director at a local radio station – would bring home promotional copies of groundbreaking hip-hop acts like Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash. The younger Rapaport eventually took up acting and moved to Los Angeles, where… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up.
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Compiled and written by Kay Boatner and Allison Basker. 901 Rethink what a brew pub can be. The team behind the Capitol City Brewing Company is behind this new tapas joint with former Ten Penh chef Thomas Hall presenting menu items like wagyu meatballs, bison sliders and ahi tuna tartare. A large percentage of the… read more »
A Toast to Independence: The French Martini
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by Jody Kurash Red, white and blue flags will be unfurled nationwide as Americans gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July and our independence. Ten days later, across the Atlantic, France will celebrate its independence with Bastille Day on July 14. Just as the U.S. celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence as… read more »
Number One Mardy Fish heads to the Legg Mason Tennis Classic
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Mardy Fish arrives at Washington’s annual Legg Mason Tennis Classic this month not only as the marquee name on the tournament roster, but also at a time when he is playing some of the best tennis of his career. Fresh off an impressive Wimbledon start in which he advanced to the quarterfinals with a match… read more »
Jake Owen comes to Verizon Center
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Jake Owen blasted onto the national music scene in 2006 with the adrenaline and beer-fueled party romp “Yee Haw,” which reached #16 on “Billboard” Magazine’s Hot Country Songs charts. Top singles like “Startin’ with Me” and “Donít Think I Can’t Love You” followed and Owen soon found himself touring with country megastars like Kenny Chesney,… read more »
Four Play
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by Michael Coleman and Ashley Estill On Tap takes a look at four local and touring bands each month. If you are interested in being featured, please send your CD along with contact information, including your website and a list of upcoming shows to On Tap Magazine. Attention Four Play: 25 S. Dove St., Alexandria,… read more »
Community Supported Agriculture
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What if, instead of getting The Washington Post every Sunday, you woke up to a big basketful of fresh vegetables and fruit? If you subscribe to a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), that’s basically what you’re getting, although you may have to go pick up your delicious basket of goodness instead of having it delivered. CSAs… read more »
