DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Story and bar photos by Justin Acklen Dating back to the dawn of history, Gilgamesh is considered to be the world’s oldest written story. Constellation Theatre has certainly done justice to this sprawling epic of violence, sex and redemption with stunning choreography, a unique live soundtrack and expert performances all around. A stage adorned with… read more »
By Rebecca Thorsen Many of us feel a deep affection for the Jazz Age. Every aspect of the resplendent era is gleaming, glistening, glittering and dripping in champagne. It represents an exciting time of transition where old perceptions and social norms were crushed by the booming of loud jazz and trampled on by the quick… read more »
When most people think of rum, they conjure up visions of tiki drinks with a tiny umbrella at the beach, or perhaps a fruity rum punch served on a hot summer evening. Since most rum is produced in tropical countries, it seems that rum and warm weather go hand-in-hand. But as Washington slugs its way… read more »
Christmas is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: ‘tis the season for holiday libations. Wassail, hot toddies, cider, and cocoa always hit the spot during chilly December, evoking visions of sugarplums and chestnuts roasting over open fires. But perhaps no drink signals the advent of the Yuletide more than eggnog –… read more »
I met Leon on Inauguration Day in 2009 in a warm, greasy dive bar in southeast Washington, DC. He was sitting alone and leaning over a Pabst’s Blue Ribbon can when a friend of mine made the mistake of disturbing him. Following a brief, heated “discussion” between the two of them regarding war experience, race… read more »
Hennessy and notorious street artist, Futura, have collaborated to present Hennessy Very Special, Limited Edition. The cognac remains the same but it will be sold in bottles with a new label, created by Futura. Agnes Greenidge, Hennessy’s Southeast Regional Marketing Mamager, said of the partnership, “It’s a collaboration of both [the artist and Hennessy]. Hennessy… read more »
I met Truman Cox an hour ago, and he’s already breaking one of his own laws: “When you drink bourbon with a friend, the bourbon should never be older than the friendship.” I ask him if this means that moonshine should be a staple of first dates. Sitting in his Fredericksburg, Virginia office, I am… read more »
Very few songs are so closely associated with a place the way that “Girl from Ipanema” is with sexy and sunny Rio de Janiero. Just by humming a few bars, listeners can transport themselves to the breathtaking Ipanema beach, lined with open-air bars and sidewalk cafés where the beautiful and scantily clad Cariocas (residents of… read more »
July in Washington conjures up images of Independence Day festivities, heat, and celebration. But across the pond in jolly ole’ London, early July marks the finals of the grandest tennis event in the world, Wimbledon. And as far as cooling down from the high temperatures (or as warm as it gets in England) and celebration,… read more »
For the adventurous types who would like to experiment with a bacon cocktail at home, I asked acclaimed bar chef JP Caceres how to make a bacon-flavored liquor. JP is no stranger to meaty drinks – his recipe for a Manhattan garnished with bacon-infused maraschino cherries won second place in the United States at the… read more »
