My body aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My senses, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or emptied some dull opiate to the drains Ninety minutes past, and the instructor’s words had sunk: ‘Tis not through envy of that happy lot, But being too happy in feeling next to nothing, That thou, plane of…
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.
On Round 2, Oriental East Is Perfection
Like I always have to remind myself, it pays to do your homework. Careful research and planning can keep you from being disappointed by reality. I had heard about the wonders of Oriental East in Silver Spring. I had heard about the carts of dim sum weaving through tables of happy diners, distributing sticky rice…
Hidden Gem: Cafe Bonaparte
I always have a chip on my shoulder when I go to Georgetown these days. Maybe it’s all the runners who insist on jockeying with the tourists for space on M Street. Maybe it’s the chain stores. Maybe it’s Clyde’s. Hey, what do you have against Clyde’s? Ugh! I exclaim, and flounce away. Then one…
Hidden Gem: Bistro Italiano
I thought that Schneider’s of Capitol Hill and The White Tiger were the only destinations worth a visit at the intersection of 3rd, Massachusetts Ave and D Streets NE. How wrong I was. How wrong we all were. But if you’re not a local, you could be excused for missing Bistro Italiano at 320 D Street NE….
Local Theater: Voices Underwater
Update: I scooped DCist again. And it feels so good! Voices Underwater from Rorschach Theater was a revelation. I haven’t had the chance to attend much modern theater: that is, a play I’ve never heard of, by someone I’ve never heard of (Abi Basch). Rorschach pulled me in with a pay-what-you-can night on a very…
Brunchtime: Birch and Barley
There are people for whom brunch is a noun and people for whom brunch is a verb. I fall somewhere in between, but at Birch and Barley, I would be happy to brunch heartily and happily. Having been here once before for dinner and seen the Boozy Brunch option, I resolved to come back for…
Gotta Get Back to The Passenger
I need to get back to The Passenger. As soon as possible. I’ve heard so much about the place and finally made it in right after opening on a Sunday afternoon. I know, not prime cocktail time, but I was desperate! The Passenger is supposed to be one of the new best places in DC…
Church & State: This Time It’s Personal
I hate to tell you wonderful readers about things not available to the general public, but sometimes it’s just too good. You’ve read about Wisdom, Church & State, and Fruit Bat on this blog before. But until, now, it wasn’t personal. Last night saw an event of epic mixology proportions hosted at Church & State…
Ask Rob: Not A Good Idea
When is this ever a good idea? Matching grey shorts OVER grey sweatpants. Flip flops matching grew layered long and short sleeve tshirt. I mean, it’s like this dude went to the Hanes section and was like Man, I’m gonna look great in these. And don’t even tell me it’s comfy to stack shorts over…
DC Style Is Real 