Archive: February 2007
Comings and Goings
The Corcoran is all about sleek lines and sexy curves this month with "Modernism: Designing a New World." Opening on March 17, the exhibit presents more than 400 modernist objects, including chairs, lamps, photographs, clothing, a built-in kitchen and even...
By Julia Beizer | February 28, 2007; 11:58 PM ET | Email a Comment
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
DJ Dave Nada seems to be everywhere these days, dropping his lethal mix of Daft Punk, Baltimore club, electro, indie-rock remixes and hip-hop classics on Wednesdays at Vegetate, random weekends at Wonderland, house parties, underwear parties at Rock and Roll...
By David Malitz | February 28, 2007; 06:24 PM ET | Email a Comment
March Mixtape
March is one of the busiest touring months of the year because just about every band in the world tries to schedule shows on the road to Austin for SXSW. We feel the reverberations even 1,500 miles away. So instead...
By David Malitz | February 27, 2007; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (9)
Better-Than-Average Sports Bars
With the Wizards atop the Southeastern conference and college basketball entering the all-important final stretch, sports bars will be packed the next few weeks. But what if you want something above and beyond the usual TV-packed pub? A Got Plans?...
By Fritz Hahn | February 23, 2007; 05:17 PM ET | Comments (18)
Blissful Decadence
If Willy Wonka reinvented the tea party, the resulting dream come true would be pretty close to Chocolate Decadence at the Ritz Carlton. Every Friday evening through March 30, the hotel's Lobby Lounge is transformed into chocolate bliss. For $30...
By Erin | February 23, 2007; 03:13 PM ET | Comments (3)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
The first (and only) time David saw Akron/Family was Dec. 8, 2005. Why does he remember the specific date for a random concert? Because -- and sorry to get all Zach Braff on you -- more than any other show...
By Fritz Hahn | February 22, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (2)
C-Mart: It's Just Like A Mini-Mall
Since C-Mart opened north of Baltimore in 1971, the formula has been simple: From stores like Intermix, Forever 21 and American Eagle Outfitters, the company buys entire stocks that are liquidations or insurance losses and then sells them cheap. Most...
By Fritz Hahn | February 21, 2007; 12:46 PM ET | Email a Comment
Rocket Bar Takes Off; The Pug Gets in the Ring
Two bars have taken their first steps on the D.C. bar scene in the last week, and while it's a little early to pass full judgment on them, it's only fair that you know what's out there. So here my...
By Fritz Hahn | February 20, 2007; 01:55 PM ET | Comments (6)
Wammie Time
Last Sunday we had the Grammys, this Sunday we have the Wammies. The local music awards show -- Washington Area Music Awards, if you want to be all formal -- certainly has a few things in common with the national...
By David Malitz | February 16, 2007; 02:13 PM ET | Comments (1)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
Cro-Magnon Man finally gets a steady lady friend and decides to pass on a Valentine date that would feature one of the most romantic songwriters of modern progressive soul music. He figures, "How could I compete with that guy?" Enlightened...
By Fritz Hahn | February 15, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Getting Haute in Here
Luckily for those looking to conquer the bitter chill and ice of the past few days, there's a brand new Adams Morgan spot specializing in summer's favorite food. M'Dawg Haute Dogs is grilling up 13 types of dogs and sausages...
By Erin | February 14, 2007; 01:44 PM ET | Comments (4)
The Pug Is Coming, and Nanny's Is Back
A decade of holding court behind the bar at Capitol Lounge has earned Tony Tomelden a very loyal following of Hill staffers, off-duty cops, soccer fans and neighborhood residents. For more than a year, Tomelden's been waiting to open his...
By Fritz Hahn | February 12, 2007; 02:56 PM ET | Comments (4)
Six Nations, But How Many Pubs?
From Dublin to Rome and beyond, rugby fans are buzzing about the Six Nations tournament, the annual contest between Europe's top national teams. The problem is, where to watch the action?...
By Fritz Hahn | February 9, 2007; 01:06 PM ET | Comments (7)
Rice and Easy
Two local Spanish restaurants are celebrating aspects of their national cuisine in the coming months. The time has come for Jaleo's annual paella celebration. To kick it all off, two Spanish chefs will prepare giant paella at the Dupont Circle...
By Erin | February 8, 2007; 04:42 PM ET | Email a Comment
Thievery Corporation at the Black Cat For a Great Cause
It's always nice to see the town rally around a good cause, and that's exactly what's happening in regards to Callum Robbins. Fritz recently wrote about the tragic story of the 1-year-old son of J. Robbins and Janet Morgan, two-thirds...
By David Malitz | February 8, 2007; 02:23 PM ET | Comments (1)
Beer, Beer and More Beer
I have favorite beer bars in Washington -- Birreria Paradiso, the upstairs of the Brickskeller, the Reef, the Saloon -- but few places outside the district have a selection that can compare to their choices. One that can, though, is...
By Fritz Hahn | February 7, 2007; 02:38 PM ET | Comments (10)
Love Don't Cost a Thing
Do you ever have the feeling that the reason a song is stuck in your head is because certain lyrics are trying to subconsciously tell you something? REM's cover of the Troggs' "Love Is All Around" keeps running through my...
By Anne | February 6, 2007; 04:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Love Is in the Event
It wouldn't be February without the red and pink. As you might expect, special events around town are running with the theme of love. Couples get all the attention on the big day, but if you're willing to indulge in...
By Julia Beizer | February 6, 2007; 11:20 AM ET | Email a Comment
Tea Off
Those who thirstily dug into Got Plans? yesterday will recall a reader who wrote in seeking a destination for high tea. Astute readers pointed that afternoon tea is the practice with which most are familiar: tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and...
By Erin | February 2, 2007; 04:52 PM ET | Comments (10)
Comings and Goings
We're reviving a little tradition here at Guru Central: the Comings and Goings column. In this monthly guide, we'll give you the scoop on what's opening, what's closing and what museum or gallery reception is most worth your time. Februrary...
By Julia Beizer | February 1, 2007; 07:17 PM ET | Email a Comment
Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em
When Washington's smoking ban went into effect on January 2, it meant the end of cigarettes, cigars and hookahs in almost all bars, restaurants and nightclubs. However, there are exceptions: Any restaurant, bar or store that makes at least 10...
By Fritz Hahn | February 1, 2007; 12:38 PM ET | Comments (12)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
It's been almost a year since J. Dilla, arguably one of the most prolific and innovative producers hip-hop has ever seen, lost an ongoing battle against Lupus. A chameleon of a producer, Dilla pioneered many of hip-hop's foundational elements, from...
By Fritz Hahn | February 1, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (2)
