Archive: August 2005
Doin' It In the Park
Outdoor jams are a real summertime treat, and I'm not talking about the kind that involve pumping a stereo on your deck while the grill smokes and beers are quaffed (although that's a beautiful thing too). I'm talking about taking...
By Rhome Anderson | August 31, 2005; 05:22 PM ET | Email a Comment
Snap to It
Two weeks ago, I was running along the C&O Canal in Georgetown when I discovered Snap, a bubble tea house and creperie in a converted townhouse on Thomas Jefferson St. behind Barnes & Noble. I was lured in by the...
By Erin | August 30, 2005; 07:22 AM ET | Comments (8)
Last of the Summer Movies
The summer movie season is officially coming to a close, which doesn't seem possible. Seems like just yesterday everyone was gearing up for "Revenge of the Sith"; now we're already stuck in Labor Day/"Transporter 2" mode? It almost makes me...
By Jen Chaney | August 29, 2005; 12:31 PM ET | Comments (2)
Hardcore is Rocking the Asylum
Asylum is in the midst of celebrating its 14th anniversary. While parties are on the agenda at Adams Morgan's favorite biker bar, what's really worth celebrating is the introduction of live music and entertainment. I stopped by Wednesday night for...
By Fritz Hahn | August 26, 2005; 01:36 PM ET | Comments (2)
Silver's Ceviche
I headed up to Silver Spring last night to check out Ceviche, the newest venture from Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld, the man behind Gua-Rapo, Chi-Cha Lounge, Agua Ardiente and Matte. In line with its sister restaurants, Ceviche hovers between a restaurant and...
By Erin | August 25, 2005; 11:22 AM ET | Comments (9)
Furniture Within Reach
With all the pricey furniture stores that have opened recently, it should comfort more-modest spenders to know that West Elm, the lower-priced contemporary sibling in the Williams-Sonoma chain, and the more traditional Z Gallerie are scheduled to open in Tysons...
By washingtonpost.com | August 25, 2005; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
Capitol Lounge Gutted By Fire
Popular Capitol Hill hangout Capitol Lounge was devistated by a fire early this morning. A jogger called 911 to report smoke coming from the windows of the bar, located at 231 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, around 6 a.m., and all residents...
By Fritz Hahn | August 24, 2005; 12:26 PM ET | Comments (10)
The Soccer Scene
With the English soccer season underway as of last weekend, here's a look at the top spots bringing Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United to early risers on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Check each bar's individual Web site for a...
By Fritz Hahn | August 22, 2005; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (7)
Best Bets?
Another year, another controversy over the winners of our Best Bets Readers' Choice Awards. First, we'd like to thank everyone who participated; washingtonpost.com readers nominated more than 80,000 locations in 50 categories and cast more than 170,000 votes in our...
By Jen Chaney | August 19, 2005; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (25)
Very Funny 'Virgin'
I have seen the funniest movie of the summer, if not the entire year. And no, it's not "Wedding Crashers." It's "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," which arrives in theaters nationwide on Friday. The title suggests this movie will be yet another...
By Jen Chaney | August 17, 2005; 02:36 PM ET | Comments (1)
Happy Hours Keep on Comin'
I hope everyone got a chance to check out the massive Happy Hour Compendium on Friday. There wasn't enough room to list every deal that's worth your while, so I'm posting a few more here. Check them out, then post...
By Fritz Hahn | August 16, 2005; 04:50 PM ET | Email a Comment
Watcha Gonna Do, Brother?!
Last Tuesday I did something that everyone should do if they ever get the chance: Attend a World Wrestling Entertainment press conference. The biggest names in pro wrestling were at MCI Center to promote this Sunday's big pay-per-view event, Summerslam:...
By | August 15, 2005; 05:44 PM ET | Comments (4)
New On U
These days, new places are cropping up all over the U Street corridor. The food and bar scene is getting particularly interesting, thanks to three spanking-new spots with distinctly different flavors on the block between 13th and 14th streets. Tabaq...
By Fritz Hahn | August 11, 2005; 11:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Paying Tribute to Keter Betts
Local jazz legend Keter Betts was scheduled to play at the Westminster Presbyterian Church's weekly concert on Friday night. Sadly, Betts, who spent years playing bass with Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, passed away Saturday. He was 77....
By Fritz Hahn | August 10, 2005; 06:15 PM ET | Email a Comment
Please Enjoy
Beck is back. The man who covets both Jenny From J.C. Penney and her sister (I think her name's Debra) is going on tour; his D.C. date is Oct. 5 at the George Mason Patriot Center. Tickets are $40 and...
By Jen Chaney | August 10, 2005; 02:35 PM ET | Comments (1)
It Must Be Love
After August 28, Dream, the popular megaclub that's played host to Beyonce, the Roots and Bill Clinton, will be no more. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for Love. "We want it to be something new," explains Gloria Nauden, Dream's --...
By Fritz Hahn | August 9, 2005; 12:35 PM ET | Comments (10)
Most Obscene Movie Ever?
How offensive is the much buzzed-about movie "The Aristocrats"? Well, that depends. Do you get offended by episodes of "Seventh Heaven"? Does "South Park" make you feel nauseous? Do you feel compelled to take a seven-hour shower after seeing any...
By Jen Chaney | August 8, 2005; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (3)
Dog Days of August Sidewalk Sale
If you haven't made it to U Street yet this summer, this weekend provides the perfect excuse: the Sixth Annual Dog Days of August Sidewalk Sale. The event features sales and special discounts at a host of home furnishings and...
By washingtonpost.com | August 5, 2005; 12:32 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Sad and Beautiful World of Jim Jarmusch
Silver Spring will be my second home for the month of August. No, I don't have Silver Sprung fever. It's "The Sad and Beautiful World of Jim Jarmusch" retrospective at AFI's Silver Theatre that will keep me coming back. Jarmusch...
By | August 4, 2005; 05:47 PM ET | Comments (2)
Last Night Was Shaking (and Pretty Loud)
Last night, I sang "Rock You Like a Hurricane" in the middle of a crowded bar. I am not ashamed. There's not as much karaoke in Washington as I'd expect, so any new singalong event is welcome. But the Reef's...
By Fritz Hahn | August 3, 2005; 12:41 PM ET | Comments (5)
Hungry for Some Deals?
The D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue has declared a sales tax holiday from this Saturday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 14, on back-to-school purchases. If you've been itching to go on a shopping spree, dust off your wallet and...
By Erin | August 2, 2005; 01:27 PM ET | Comments (2)
