Apartment-Friendly Houseplants to Add to Your Must-Grow List
Thinking about welcoming a new addition to your household—one with roots and leaves? Plant parenthood can certainly be rewarding, especially when you’re staying home most of the time. If you’re just getting started, here are a few plants that can thrive in your apartment. Jade. This simple succulent with scarlet-tinged...
READ ARTICLETreat Your Bike to a Spring Tune-Up at Buna Bicycle Works
Sometimes just the shop you need is hidden in plain sight, like in the little row of retailers across from the Safeway on MacArthur Boulevard. That’s where you’ll find Buna Bicycle Works, your local partner for all things cycling. Whether you are new to two wheels and looking for an...
READ ARTICLECheck Out Your New Favorite Book at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
What better place than the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to make sure you’re thoroughly entertained for the upcoming spring and summer months? Because many of the resources at the library are free, you don’t have to compromise your budget just for something to do. Take advantage of the...
READ ARTICLEFun and Creative Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
While St. Patrick’s Day usually involves a visit to your favorite pub followed by a parade, celebrations will likely look a little different in 2021. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t enjoy the camaraderie, delicious food, and the Irish spirit that make March 17 so special. Here are three...
READ ARTICLEToast to Valentine’s Day at Rasika, a Modern Indian Fare Eatery
Wondering where to go for your Valentine’s Day date this year? It’s not too late to make a reservation at Rasika! Their Penn Quarter location is just over 5 minutes away and their West End spot is just over 10 minutes away, if that’s a better meeting point for your date....
READ ARTICLEShop for Valentine’s Day Greeting Cards at Copenhaver
Like it or not, Valentine’s Day and greeting cards go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re completely new to the stationery world or just looking to restock your supply in time for the holiday, Copenhaver is the card shop you need. One reviewer describes Copenhaver’s offerings as a “very thoughtful selection of paper goods and...
READ ARTICLEHow to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home
A lot has changed in the past year. For one thing, staying home became the new going out. That theme is going to hold through this month, at least, which is why you should start planning for an at-home Valentine’s Day. Begin with these creative ideas. Plan a picnic in...
READ ARTICLEWarm Up on a Winter Day at Menya Hosaki
What’s that saying about not being able to please all of the people all of the time? Well, Menya Hosaki might have figured out a way to do just that. Not many folks have anything negative to say on Yelp, whether it be about the clean and modern dining area, or...
READ ARTICLEChow Down on Locally Sourced Burgers at Mélange, Now Open Near 77 H
Are you in the mood for a burger? Recently opened Mélange at the City Vista shopping mall on K Street NW is dedicated to flavorful and locally sourced burgers designed by a chef. Choose from between beef, chicken, and vegetarian/vegan options. Creative flavor combinations are already winning high praise at the newly...
READ ARTICLEHow to Get the Most Out of Your Winter Workouts
Working out in the warm months was pretty easy, even with gym closures and other restrictions. The great outdoors always beckoned with sunshine and balmy breezes, inviting you to go for a run or maybe join an outdoor fitness class. But with the colder temperatures moving in, staying active has...
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