On Tap Magazine | November 2010 Issue
Eat / Drink
» Bartenders
Behind the Bar: Dayna Heater of Continental Modern Pool Lounge
On a Monday night, a handful of regulars stop by Continental to catch up with Dayna. On Saturdays, she is more likely to deal with wedding parties and big crowds. On Tap sat down with the soon-to-be mom to talk games and boys vs girls.
On Tap: What is the
Behind the Bar: Leah Mackie of H Street Country Club
It’s not easy to study for the bar exam while working at a bar, but law school grad Leah Mackie isn’t complaining. The witty bartender at H Street Country Club chats with On Tap about wing-womaning on H Street.
On Tap: How long have you been bartending?
Leah Mackie: I’ve been
Behind the Bar: Chris Coates of Comet Ping Pong
When Chris Coates isn’t teaching Pilates or winning gold medals in the Gay Olympics, he’s happily found behind the bar at Comet Ping Pong. This natural athlete and bartender extraordinaire serves up some quick answers for On Tap:
On Tap: What is the best part about working at Comet Ping
» Beer
Cask Beer: Revival or “Reverse Fad”?
Beer is supposed to be cold and fizzy, right? In fact, we think cold beer is so important that we need a label to change from silver to blue to tell us that it’s cold enough to drink. If the beer doesn’t sparkle with tiny bubbles and suds we
» Chef
Meet the Chef: Darren Hendry of Bobby Van’s Grill
Scottish-born Executive Chef Darren Hendry has been in the United States for 25 years, spending most of his time in the DC area working at fine establishments like the old Four Ways and the Willard Hotel. Now he’s cooking up tasty creations at Bobby Vans Grill in downtown DC.
» Foodie Field Trip
Foodie Field Trip
McLoone’s Pier House National Harbor is the sixth and newest location for New Jersey-based owner Tim McLoone. Designed to maximize its prime waterfront location at the head of the National Harbor Marina, McLoone’s interior emulates a luxury cruise liner, with a westward facing wall of windows for breathtaking views
» Neighborhood Bar
Enter Wonderland
Tucked in the enchanting Columbia Heights area is the neighborhood gem known as the Wonderland Ballroom. While the name would suggest that one has either fallen down a rabbit hole or come upon a dance hall competition, prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
While many versions of “how we came up
» New & Notable
New, Notable and No Longer
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up.
» Spirits
In-Zane in the Membrane
Ready for a treat? Like the Great Pumpkin descending on the Peanuts gang, actor, comedian and infamous “Three Sheets” and “Drinking Made Easy” TV host Zane Lamprey returns to DC with his new not-so-Broadway “Sing the Booze” tour. A zany – no pun intended – evening featuring all new
» Wine
New Vineyards Share Their Harvest in Virginia
Virginia now has more than 160 vineyards. So, offering a unique experience is key to drawing visitors. Here are three newcomers you may want to consider for your next wine-tasting daytrip. The trio offers a range of experiences, including an eco-friendly haven for Viognier, a savory taste of Buenos
Feature
Luke’s Wings Still Soaring Three Years Later
Luke’s Wings is no stranger to the DC area. After being around for three years, their mission statement is well known: To support service members who have been wounded in battle by flying their families to be with them during their difficult hospital recovery.
One year ago, On Tap featured
Long Live the King
Multiple-choice question: Why do Washingtonians go to trivia night? Is it
A) for the thrill of competition
B) to show off their inner nerd
C) to impress each other with team names like Dead Hooker Storage, Illiterati and Fat Kids Always Win at See-Saw
D) All of the above?
Whatever our reasons for playing,
Film/Stage/Comedy
Finding your Third Place
The “third place,” in Arlington at least, might just be a huge white dome on Wilson Boulevard called Artisphere. The term “third place,” coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, refers to somewhere other than home or work where people can gather to hang out, enjoy creative interaction, and feel a
» Comedy
Amateur Comedy: Working Hard at Being Funny
While the DC area has produced some talented comedians, for every Dave Chappelle or Wanda Sykes there are a multitude of brave newcomers struggling to find their voices at underground venues. As an audience member attending a number of recent amateur comedy nights in local bars, clubs, studio spaces,
In-Zane in the Membrane
Ready for a treat? Like the Great Pumpkin descending on the Peanuts gang, actor, comedian and infamous “Three Sheets” and “Drinking Made Easy” TV host Zane Lamprey returns to DC with his new not-so-Broadway “Sing the Booze” tour. A zany – no pun intended – evening featuring all new
» Film
Local Filmmakers Blooming
Calling all movie buffs and avid lovers of locally produced art! The 20th Annual Rosebud Film and Video Festival has garnered its submissions, and awaits only your eager eyes and ears to attend the audiovisual feast. This two-day event over the November 13 and 14 weekend features one full
» Theater
Drama King
Our generation is no stranger to Henry VIII and his six wives. Thanks to the recent small screen and big screen adaptations of his dramatic life, we’ve seen Henry’s court filled with sex, lust, blood, and in some cases, guts.
So it is interesting to see him through a different
Raising the Curtain on the New Arena Stage
After just a little under three years, the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest Washington opened its doors to a standing ovation. The newly renamed Arena Stage has transformed from its older, smaller self into a large multi-theater art complex and is poised
» Show Reviews
Drama King
Our generation is no stranger to Henry VIII and his six wives. Thanks to the recent small screen and big screen adaptations of his dramatic life, we’ve seen Henry’s court filled with sex, lust, blood, and in some cases, guts.
So it is interesting to see him through a different
Music
Rock Star for the Night
Let’s be honest, most of us can only dream of singing on stage, in front of a pumped up crowd cheering you on, with a live band rocking out behind you…that is until now. Live band karaoke has been sweeping the nation, and it has landed in the DC
Giving a Damn and Still Having Fun
Cyndi Lauper is living every girl’s dream. In addition to having a successful music career that spans 30 years, she has a namesake lipstick with M-A-C Cosmetics and Mattel created a Barbie® Doll in her likeness. She recently checked-in during her European tour to discuss her upcoming show at
» Bud Light Band
Bud Light Band of the Month: Screen Vinyl Image
Each month Bud Light and On Tap team up to interview a “Bud Light Band of the Month” — a local group worth taking note of. This month, it’s Screen Vinyl Image.
» DJ
DJ Neekola
When we last checked in with DJ Neekola, she was just getting her bearings as former IT security geek turned full-time deejay. Since then, the irrepressible Nicole Bock has debuted an iPhone app, got her first single signed and is bent on finishing her first studio album by year’s
» Four Play
Four Play
Each month On Tap takes a look at four local bands that should be on your radar, calendar and ipod. This month we check in on: Shearwater, Deer Tick, Rubblebucket and Lisa Engelken.
Sports
DC is Getting Some Balls
Throwing balls toward a target is one of the oldest games invented by mankind.
Drinking is also one of mankind’s oldest hobbies. Combine the two and the result is the DC Bocce League. After a summer in the sun, the crew is heading indoors and bringing bocce with them.
“At the
