Need more proof that DC has arrived? Look no further than The Hamilton, the latest offering from the the Clyde’s braintrust located at the corner of 14th and F in Northwest. Holding a capacity of 850 over three massive floors, it includes Washington’s newest music venue and it’s an insomniac — the whole place is…
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Ms. Vedral Goes To Washington: Boundary Road or Thoughts on Getting a Vespa
I think I’ve identified the main difference between New York and DC. No, it’s not size (although in terms of being a extraordinary city, it does matter and as New York City’s constant land use politics reveals, it’s also about how you use it). In all things at all times, New York brings its A-game….
Ms. Vedral Goes to Washington: POV
Living in a city that is constantly flooded with tourists for most of my life, you learn to be cool and nonchalant about all the amazing things your city has to offer. New Yorkers don’t go to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building except on school trips or with out-of-town guests. So…
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…
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…
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…
The Big Board Adds an Upstairs
Happily, The Big Board, the new bar in the place of sad what-could-have-been story, Toyland, is doing very, very well in its new home at 4th and H, NE. Every time I have been in or walked by, the bar is filled with friendly-looking types of all ages, creating the everybody-knows-your-name-but-not-in-a-weird-or-creepy-way vibe. What’s more, now…
Station 4 Rolls Into Southwest
Quietly tucked away within the little-quadrant-that-could (Southwest) is Station 4, a new-ish restaurant and lounge conveniently located at 4th and M, right across from the Waterfront Metro stop. Arena Stage goers can collectively rejoice — finally, a place to go before your show. Despite Tom Sietsema’s less-than-glowing review, I found the spot to be pretty stellar….
The Tale of Three Scotches
Hello children. It’s almost that time of year when the burning scotch of Scotch is just right to take that cold edge off your walk from the Metro. But which Scotch will you take? Either for yourself or as a Christmas present for your grandfather/tweedy professor/hipster boyfriend (gender normative!)…you don’t want to make them think…
DC Style Is Real 