Archive: Summer
Take a Dip Before You Sip
The mercury's supposed to hit 80 degrees today, which has me thinking about ways to beat the heat once warm weather arrives for good. A leisurely afternoon in a pool and a refreshing frozen cocktail are my preferred solution, though...
By Fritz Hahn | May 2, 2008; 11:57 AM ET | Comments (4)
Best Bets for Cinco de Mayo
Monday is Cinco de Mayo, and for the next four days, there are a lot of parties on our plate -- some barely or only slightly tangentially related to the Mexican army's great victory over the French forces at the...
By Fritz Hahn | May 1, 2008; 02:11 PM ET | Comments (3)
Happy Hours, Happy Dogs
Is happy hour is more fun with man's best friend? Find out this summer, when bars around the area are organizing weekly events with specials for dogs and their two-legged companions....
By Fritz Hahn | April 25, 2008; 04:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
Not the Usual Patios
With the second consecutive weekend promising at least partially beautiful weather, Julia and I thought we'd recommend a dozen or so of our favorite places to enjoy food and drink outdoors. Thing is, we don't want to suggest the same...
By Fritz Hahn | April 24, 2008; 03:36 PM ET | Comments (9)
Sure Bets for Gold Cup
The main purpose of the annual Virginia Gold Cup is seven steeplechase races, but for the majority of Washingtonians who make their way to The Plains on the first Saturday in May, the horses are a reason to dress up...
By Fritz Hahn | April 18, 2008; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
