DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
There is no doubt that the Washington Capitals have enjoyed tremendous regular season success the past few seasons. Their dominance from October through early April has been overshadowed, however, by colossal failures in the playoffs. Grand aspirations to hoist the Stanley Cup in June have turned into shocking early round exits, leaving the team deflated… read more »
Italy is an amazing country with its vast vineyards, ancient ruins, and fashionable cities. Perhaps Americans love Italy the most for its delicious cuisine, especially the pizza. It was in this beautiful land of togas and armies, guidos and guidettes, where the first pizza was born. Raffaele Esposito, a chef from Naples, created the Pizza… read more »
Brad Garrett will be at the Arlington Cinema ‘N Drafthouse October 18th and 19th. In the meantime, check out our interview with the cynical star best known for his role in the TV sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” On Tap: You got your start doing standup when you were young, appearing on the Tonight Show in… read more »
Most singer/songwriters tend to get stuck in their own style. Each album they produce is no doubt a great piece of art, but not drastically different than their last work. Maybe they’re afraid of pushing the envelope? Or perhaps they’re operating under the ‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ style? Either way, Mat Kearney’s… read more »
The Washington Wine Academy is celebrating Virginia Wine Month by bringing vino from ten vineyards a little closer to DC. The Academy is hosting a series of cruises featuring 25 wines — about a dozen will be served during each cruise — from Rappahannock Cellars, Boxwood Winery, Breaux Vineyards, Pearmund Cellars, Linden Vineyards, Winery at… read more »
When I think about resilience or dedication I think of one thing, Jammin’ Java. This month, Daniel, Jonathan and Luke Brindley celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their diamond in the rough off of Route 123: Jammin’ Java Music Club and Café. With solid show line-ups, and incredible sound, stage and bar upgrades over the last… read more »
I can admit it – while I love beer, from time to time I do enjoy a great glass of wine. I’ve had the opportunity to tour several vineyards in Virginia and have found what I believe to be a very distinct difference between winemaking and beer brewing. Organic Winemaking vs. Industrial Brewing Winemaking is… read more »
Since opening in London in 1985, “Les Misérables” has become the world’s longest-running musical, surpassing the record previously held by Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Cats.” And our city’s connection to the show is a long one as well. “Les Miserables” made its pre-Broadway premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in 1986. So it is… read more »
Devin Ochs is a self-professed goofball who kept his mustache much longer than his other cohorts behind the bar of Fire Works in Arlington. A longtime employee of the Tuscarora Mill family of restaurants, he is loving his time in Arlington. On Tap sat down to talk music and good brews. On Tap: Where are… read more »
In an age of multi-national conglomerates and mass distribution, Becky and Scott Harris, owners of the award-winning Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville, VA, are quite literally bringing back the concept of a “mom and pop” business. On a recent Sunday afternoon, Scott was preparing to show some visitors around the family’s small and non-descript… read more »
