Americans get a third of their calories from hamburgers. That is a truth-fact. I try to limit myself to one a week, which means that I’m not holding up my end of the national average and I’m forcing a lot of people to eat more burgers than they probably want to. But what I lack…
Author: Haley Fults
It's not New York or San Francisco, but DC has some surprising cultural moments to be discovered. And I'm going to tell you about them. Special attention to free, super cool, or just plain strange events.
Ms. Vedral Goes to Washington: Bourbon
New Yorkers, as a rule, do not impress easily. When we say that we’ve seen it all, we mean it. A simple ride on any subway will show this to be true. We live surrounded by historic landmarks and film crews shooting movies across the street from our iconic buildings. I saw my first transvestite…
Die Antwoord: Huh?
A heady brew converged upon Nightclub 9:30 (for more on the history and identity of the 930 Club, see here) last night to see the Zef movement’s crown jewel, Die Antwoord. Emerging from total obscurity in 2010, this hip-hop outfit crept onto the scene with a bizarre mix of rap, electronica, and world music. The…
Weekend [East City] Roundup: Quilted Edition
Saturday February 11 Off-Rhode Studio Gallery (1pm to 4pm) Off-Rhode Studio Gallery, a project of Art Enables, presents an exhibition of locally produced quilts inspired by a recent exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum in New York. For additional details, click here. Off-Rhode galleries is located at 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE. CHAL…
America Eats Tavern: Isn’t This That New Jose Andres Place?
I suppose there are two distinct kinds of Washingtonians: those who care about Jose Andres and those who do not. Maybe you don’t care that he has brought the purposeful and flavorful cooking of his Spanish homeland to our Bloomin’ Onion nation. That’s your prerogative. And I pity you. Jose Andres is the creator/owner/name behind…
Boundary Road: (P)review
Boundary Road, the long-awaited tavern and eatery at 414 H Street NE, is officially opening on Monday after a series of delays, according to their Facebook page. Aside from the wagon-wheel chandelier upstairs, the decor looks great (lots of wood and exposed brick) and their drink menu looks quite inventive, including one made with…
Fruit Bat: Mellow Delight
Like the 90’s R&B soundtrack on its stereo, Fruit Bat on a Thursday night is mellow and delicious. Between the homey feel of The Pug and the electic and sometimes shocking vibe at The Red Palace, Fruit Bat is a gem on H Street. Between wild and divey, it’s just the right kind of relaxed…
Weekend [East City] Arts Roundup: All Saturday
The Brentwood Arts Exchange at the Gateway Arts Center (4pm to 7pm) The Brentwood Arts Exchange presents Rivers and Memories- the art of E. J. Montgomery and Lilian Thomas Burwell. Timed to coincide with Black History Month, this visually engaging exhibition plays on a careful balance between fluid and static motion. Also on display at…
Sticky Rice: Yeah, We Do Brunch Now
That’s right folks. You suspected that Sticky Rice had gone mainstream before now. But brunch? Yes, brunch. No longer do you need to hit up Mandu for Asian-style weekend brunch specials; now you can go to Sticky Rice and not miss out on tots! The brunch menu at the newly expanded (a new annex and…
DC Style Is Real 