DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Every May, Taste of Arlington takes over the streets of Ballston for a day-long celebration of fabulous food, great music, and all-around fun. One highlight of the festival is the Best of the Best awards, which is voted on by industry experts and recognizes the restaurant with the best appetizer, entrée, and dessert. In preparation… read more »
Two-and-a-half years in the making, Jacks of All Trades is awesome news for those who pledge allegiance to the groove. Masters of groove, the All Good Funk Alliance prove without a doubt that today’s kings of soulful organic/electronic funk are based right here in DC. Frank Cueto and Rusty Belicek’s all new 13-track follow-up to… read more »
Your heart pounds as you stand, poised, ready to run. Your teammate next to you fits in a last-minute hamstring stretch. Surveying the sea of people around you, some wear costumes, some have plastic helmets, others are in large groups with matching shirts – and all of their facial expressions are equally intense. The emcee… read more »
Ah, summer. Flip-flops. Backyard barbeques. Trips to the beach. And…flavored spirits? Yes, as a matter of fact, “flavored spirits” (also known as “infused”) are exactly what the industry would like to pop into your mind when you think of summer, right along with popsicles and the pool. And with all the new, mouth-watering infusions typically… read more »
If you haven’t yet made plans for a scenic trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, no need to worry…the Blue Ridge Mountains are coming to you (well, a little taste of them anyway). Last week, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. in Roseland kicked off the draft roll-out of their exquisite Vienna Lager, Eight Point IPA and… read more »
Having endured decades of abuse at the hands of an American fast-food chain which shall not be named, the taco’s reputation is on the mend – and the humble dish is finally reclaiming its rightful place in the pantheon of comfort food. Modern tacos bear some similarity to what Aztec farmers made long ago, but… read more »
Southwest is the only quadrant in the District without a dog park. After 23 years in the smallest section of the city, one dog owner decided enough was enough. Bridget Gonzales Young approached the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission about building a dog park in Southwest last year. Now, with unofficial co-chairs Gwyn Jones and Jessica… read more »
NEW: Boomerang Party Yacht Party buses are so 2011. 2012 is the year of the party yacht, and the Boomerang Tours folks are leading the charge (barge?). Booze cruise it up on a nighttime sail, a sunset cruise, a day party, or our personal favorite—a brunch cruise. Bloody Marys and mimosas aplenty are crucial to… read more »
Warm weather brings ample opportunities for outdoor wine tasting across Maryland and Virginia, from enduring festivals that attract dozens of wine makers to themed single-vineyard events. Wine in the Woods Wine in the Woods celebrates two decades of showcasing Maryland wine in May by gathering more than 30 local vineyards on the grounds outside of… read more »
Enjoy the Beer, Sign the Declaration There are dozens of cities across the country that celebrate their brewing heritage with a beer week, but there’s only one American Craft Beer Week that spans the breadth of the entire country as a whole. The annual celebration featured more than 1,500 events in all 50 states last… read more »
