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2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
6/25-6/29 and 7/2-7/6 - The 42nd annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the national mall is is an extravaganza of food, dance, art and tradition. This year celebrates Texas, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and NASA, which turns 50 this year. The festival runs daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m with concerts and dances beginning at […]
Alero
The chain of Alero Tex-Mex restaurants gets comments from diners that all over the map. On one hand, the food is terrible and on the other, it’s the best Mexican food in DC. I have eaten at all three locations and will get into my opinion on the food below, but the one I will […]
SILVERDOCS International Film Festival
6/16-6/23 - Now in its sixth year, the SILVERDOCS festival at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring has expanded by two days to meet growing demand. SILVERDOCS celebrates the creative vision of independent filmmakers and the power of documentary to expand world-views and enhance the understanding of the world around […]
2008 Annual Capital Pride Street Parade and Festival
6/14-6/15 - The Annual Capital Pride Street Parade kicks off on Saturday at 6:30 pm from 23rd and P Streets NW. The parade route proceeds through the heart of Dupont Circle and ends in front of Whole Foods at 1440 P Street. On Sunday, Join over 200,000 people for the annual celebration of Pride on […]
Oya
Oya sometimes gets left out of the discussion of recommended restaurants in Penn Quarter but it shouldn’t. I think a lot of that has to do with Oya’s relatively subtle entrance and location on 9th Street which isn’t as noticeable as other nearby neighbors such as Zaytinya or Rosa Mexicana which are on street corners […]
Asia Nine
Asia Nine is the latest endeavor by Boonrod Yotmanee and Nuthinepan Tantivejakul, the couple that runs Rice and Spice Thai Cuisine in Alexandria. As a person who spends most of their life in Penn Quarter, I was looking forward to the opening of a convenient restaurant with a selection of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, […]
DC City Blog visits America’s Polo Cup
This past weekend, Jiyan and I took to Morven Park in Leesburg, VA to take part in the festivities of The Land Rover America’s Polo Cup. It was a little bit of a departure from the urban nightlife scene we usually write about but I think we were both excited to get outside of the […]
Artomatic 2008
5/9 - 6/15 - Opening day for Artomatic 2008 is this Friday, May 9 and excitement is building for the arts spectacular of the summer. With more than 1000 artists, 100 free events, activities and performances planned over 28 days and nights, Artomatic is a can’t-miss attraction. The event will be taking place at Capital […]
Brasserie Beck Offers Outdoor Dining Patio
5/5 - Brasserie Beck has recently opened an outdoor dining area for the spring and summer. The patio is relatively large and should be a destination for many seeking to enjoy the Belgian fare and warm weather.
The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup
5/9/-5/10 - The time-honored tradition of Polo returns to Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup, a charitable event benefiting Journey for the Cure, will match the United States Polo Team against Italy’s Polo Team. Expect an action-packed weekend of high-fashion, wine, gourmet food, top musical artists, and of […]
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