DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
by Derrick Brazier As we enter another season of college football, we prepare ourselves for the annual end of season argument concerning which two teams deserve to play in the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 85% of college football fans support changing to a playoff system of some… read more »
You see them all over town, playing kickball on the Mall, gathering en masse at local bars for post-game happy hours. Clearly, social sports are here to stay. Over the years there has been an explosion in options for potential players. More leagues, more sports, more socializing. From good old baseball to bocce and Quidditch,… read more »
The Columbia Heights neighborhood of DC is considered by many to be a shining star of urban revitalization. Indeed, a New York Times article recently heralded the neighborhood for its dramatic turnaround. Heavily impacted by the 1960s race riots, this rebirth is forty years in the making, yet not without its critics. From gutted buildings… read more »
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 »
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 »
JUNE 2011 ISSUE – This past year, thanks to a languishing economy, Loralei Coyle joined the distinguished ranks of the unemployed. But she didn’ t just wile away the hours, playin’ Farmville and checking employment websites. Coyle turned her passion for baking into a budding business, www.WeBakeWithBooze.com. OT: What was the inspiration for going into… read more »
JUNE 2011 ISSUE – The Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico is one of the most well established resorts in the Caribbean. The hotel is set on the edge of San Juan on its own peninsula amongst a lush tropical garden and private beach. It rose to prominence in the 1950’s for its famous guests, including… read more »
JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Budweiser and Major League Baseball are two of the most recognizable names in American culture. A proud sponsor of the baseball league since 1980, many an inning has been enjoyed with a Budweiser product in hand. It seems fitting, then, that during the upcoming patriotic holidays of Memorial Day and July… read more »
May 2011 ISSUE – May is National Hamburger Month. Which is only fitting as Memorial Day is the official kick-off of grilling season. In honor of that beauty in the bun, we asked readers to tell us their favorite places for a burger. We did give them a few guidelines – as good as they… read more »
May 2011 ISSUE – Many things make the Kentucky Derby a legendary spectacle and more than a simple horse race — the long and storied history, the lavish hats, the parade of celebrities and, of course, the mint juleps. While the exact origin of this southern staple is unknown, the julep’s connection with the Derby… read more »
