Find Unique Home Goods at Urban Dwell
If you’re looking to spruce up your apartment, Urban Dwell is a mandatory destination. The hand-picked selection of home décor at this trendy shop ranges from hip and minimal to fun and quirky. Any of the wall art, tapestries, clocks, and picture frames featured in Urban Dwell’s inventory could easily...
READ ARTICLEDon’t Miss the Stuffed Grape Leaves at Ottoman Taverna
Unlike most conquerors, the royals of the Ottoman Empire never tried to overpower the peoples they ruled with their own culture. When they claimed major chunks of Europe and Asia, they opted instead to study the lives of those they’d conquered and to incorporate the best elements of each of...
READ ARTICLECheck Out the Kids Euro Festival October 21 Through November 4
The Kids Euro Festival is October 21 through November 4, and it’s a great time to be a kid in DC. The festival is the largest performing arts festival for children in America, and brings talented children’s performers from Europe for two weeks of free events and performances. See inventive...
READ ARTICLESavor Classic South American Fare at District Rico
Fresh, whole chickens rotate slowly on a spit, sending juice crackling toward the smoldering woodchips below with every rotation. It might not be how most DC eateries sear their poultry, but in Peru, this is a classic approach to cooking. The authentic Latin recipe that the chef uses at District...
READ ARTICLEThe Ethiopian Food at Keren Restaurant is Well Worth the Wait
Don’t be surprised if you see a line out the door around dinnertime at Keren Restaurant—that’s really par for the course at this popular Ethiopian eatery. It boasts nearly 800 glowing reviews on Yelp and a 4.5-star average, so its widespread popularity is obvious even online. To understand why it...
READ ARTICLEThinkFoodLab: An Ever-Evolving Menu Showcases Different Culinary Concepts
Culinary expert José Andrés is never content with leaving a menu the same. That’s why he created ThinkFoodLab. This eatery will rotate different culinary concepts and menus constantly, offering guests something new to try every time they visit. ThinkFoodLab’s current concept is called Pepe, which evokes José’s native Spain with...
READ ARTICLESee One of Arthur Miller’s Greatest Works, “The Price,” at Arena Stage
Legendary playwright Arthur Miller may be best known for works like The Crucible and Death of a Salesman, but his pool of plays includes much more. One poignant piece that is often overlooked is The Price, a story that weighs the value of personal experiences and memories against the value...
READ ARTICLECelebrate Diversity at the H Street Festival 2017 on September 16
Flamenco, Hawaiian, and African dance performances. Fashion shows displaying cutting-edge trends. Arts and crafts and a children’s author reading. These are just a few of the items on the itinerary at the H Street Festival 2017, which will take over 10 blocks of H Street on Saturday, September 16th. From...
READ ARTICLEExplore the Labyrinth of Pathways at Georgetown Waterfront Park
If you’re not familiar with Georgetown Waterfront Park, you might be a bit puzzled when you first arrive. That’s because you’ll see people of all ages wandering around in circles with their eyes cast down, seemingly oblivious to the picturesque view of the Key Bridge behind them. What you’ll quickly...
READ ARTICLEConvivial: Tapas-Style French and American Fare
The line between French and American cuisine blurs at Convivial, a newly opened eatery in DC. Its chef melds elements of each type of fare in order to create an innovative line-up of dishes that land somewhere between appetizers and entrees. The moderate size of the dishes is intentional; they’re...
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