Archive: October 2005
Oh, the Horror
Most bars, clubs and restaurants had their Halloween parties over the weekend, figuring that few revelers would want to dress up and go crazy on a school night, but there are still a few chances to dress up, head out...
By Jen Chaney | October 31, 2005; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (8)
A Walk in the Cleveland Park
Since the Park Bench Pub and Bricks Tavern closed this spring, Cleveland Park residents have been wondering what would replace the two neighborhood hangouts. Both were known as places to watch sports and get a beer with friends, and their...
By Fritz Hahn | October 28, 2005; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (1)
Bring the Noise, Bring the ... Noise
When considering music genres associated with D.C., most people will either think of go-go, an almost entirely local sensation spearheaded by the likes of Chuck Brown, Troublefunk and E.U. in the early '80s, or the slashing, passionate indie rock favored...
By | October 28, 2005; 11:43 AM ET | Email a Comment
For the Kid Who Has Hit Every Hayride in Town
Instead of engaging in the typical constume-and-candy frenzy this Halloween weekend, two Smithsonian museums are hosting family events to celebrate the Mexican and Central American holiday Dia de los Muertos. Day of the Dead, as it is known in English,...
By Julia Beizer | October 26, 2005; 01:22 PM ET | Email a Comment
Trick-or-Pumpkin-Pie-Martini
Helix Lounge is getting into the Halloween spirit with two happy hour events. On Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m., the Logan Circle spot hosts its first pumpkin-carving contest happy hour. Helix will provide 30 pumpkins, converting the patio...
By Erin | October 25, 2005; 01:51 PM ET | Email a Comment
'Visiting' Hours
We first reported on the filming of Nicole Kidman's "The Visiting" -- also starring the new Bond, James Bond, Daniel Craig -- last month after the press conference announcing the crew's arrival in Washington. As part of our ongoing Kidman...
By Jen Chaney | October 24, 2005; 01:12 PM ET | Comments (21)
You on U2
By now, you may have read J. Freedom du Lac's review of Wednesday night's U2 concert. Now it's your turn to play pop music critic: What did you think of the U2 shows at MCI Center? If you attended both,...
By Jen Chaney | October 21, 2005; 01:28 PM ET | Comments (12)
October in D.C.
I've been looking forward to the opening of the shops in the Chevy Chase Collection for a long time, keeping my eye on the strip for any signs of life. Finally, I got to see some progress on Wednesday with...
By washingtonpost.com | October 21, 2005; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
Taste the Power
If you weren't one of the lucky few to snag a scrumptious shrimp or roast beef po' boy at last month's Po' Boy Power fundraiser, then you have a second chance. Acadiana will host a reprisal of the overwhelmingly popular...
By Erin | October 20, 2005; 12:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
Big Boy on the Block
Although the liberal and artsy leanings of the space don't suggest competitive conflict, Busboys and Poets seems like it's trying to knock Tryst and Kramerbooks out the box. Tom Sietsema recently weighed in on the food but really, it's not...
By Rhome Anderson | October 19, 2005; 06:16 PM ET | Comments (12)
Ready to Veg Out
Finally, y'all can stop peppering Got Plans? with questions about Vegetate, the vegetarian restaurant/art gallery/lounge run by hip-hop mixmaster DJ Dredd (aka Dominic Redd) and his wife, Jennifer. After months of delays, red tape, inspections and more delays, Vegetate opens...
By Fritz Hahn | October 18, 2005; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
U2 Can Still Get Tickets, Part Two
The last-minute release of U2 tickets from Ticketmaster -- as reported Friday on the GoG blog -- still didn't hook you up? Here's one more way to potentially snag seats to see Bono and co. Tonight and tomorrow at 7...
By Jen Chaney | October 17, 2005; 11:33 AM ET | Email a Comment
U2 Can Still Get Tickets
Thanks to a tip from a reader who has become my new best friend, I discovered that Ticketmaster is doing a ticket drop for next week's U2 shows. What does this mean? It means that, if your timing is right,...
By Jen Chaney | October 14, 2005; 04:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
Red is Dead
There's no easy way to put this, so I'll cut to the chase: Red, the (literally) underground club that kept a friendly, diverse crowd of house-music-loving folks dancing until 5 a.m. on weekends, is closing as of October 23. There's...
By Fritz Hahn | October 14, 2005; 01:51 PM ET | Comments (13)
No Moment of Zen
After generating buzz for months, Gallery Place's Zengo opened its doors last night. The swanky restaurant sells itself as Asian/Latin fusion, but the menu reads as predominantly Asian, with sushi, dim sum and other similar offerings. While there are empanadas...
By Erin | October 13, 2005; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (3)
Get There Early ... and Pay Attention
You're the opening act at a concert. To the majority of the people in the crowd, you're just up there to pass the time. They converse with their friends and act like you aren't even there. And those are the...
By | October 12, 2005; 05:13 PM ET | Comments (3)
'Desperate' Getting Desperate?
Maybe it's just me, but I'm starting to wonder if "Desperate Housewives" is suffering from "Twin Peaks" syndrome. Like David Lynch's briefly brilliant series, "Housewives" initially made for compelling television. But now that its central mystery has been solved --...
By Jen Chaney | October 11, 2005; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (2)
Voting Against the 18th Amendment
Bars with themes are often a bad idea. In the rush to make a bar "feel" like an Irish pub or look like some aging corner boozer, what some bar owners often don't think about is this: What will make...
By Fritz Hahn | October 7, 2005; 01:24 PM ET | Comments (11)
DC Chic
My kudos to the Kennedy Center, which, in addition to the Corcoran, is one of the few local arts centers to devote space to the world of fashion. Last spring, the Ken Cen hosted a terrific show on the influence...
By washingtonpost.com | October 6, 2005; 09:55 AM ET | Email a Comment
Sign Me Up
"Iron Chef America" -- the Food Network phenomenon in which a visiting chef faces one of three master chefs in an hour-long cookoff that involves a secret ingredient -- has come through Washington, D.C. Three of the District's top culinary...
By Erin | October 5, 2005; 04:03 PM ET | Comments (1)
George's 'Good Night'
Feel like you've been seeing a lot of George Clooney lately? That's because you have. Last week, he was on ABC's Primetime Live, showing Diane Sawyer around his Italian villa. On Sunday, his face -- and a profile -- appeared...
By Jen Chaney | October 5, 2005; 01:57 PM ET | Comments (2)
Now Hail This
And now, a subject very near and dear to the hearts of Going Out Gurus: In case you missed an important blurb in Metro's In Brief section, more than 20 D.C. cabs with meters -- yes, thank God, meters --...
By Fritz Hahn | October 4, 2005; 02:14 PM ET | Comments (20)
Random Thoughts
A few quick notes from my wanderings around town: 1. It's at least a month away, but Bourbon is coming to Adams Morgan, says General Manager Steven King. The popular Glover Park bar, known for its wide-ranging selection of bourbons...
By Fritz Hahn | October 3, 2005; 01:32 PM ET | Email a Comment
