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Been awhile but since I just tell people Residents (one of the first in town to showcase it), need some more recent updates:
Which bar/restaurant makes the best espresso martini in DC?
Which bar/restaurant makes the best espresso martini in DC?
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Been awhile but since I just tell people Residents (one of the first in town to showcase it), need some more recent updates:
Which bar/restaurant makes the best espresso martini in DC?
Which bar/restaurant makes the best espresso martini in DC?
Sunday morning I thought a spotted an incredible deal at CVS for CTC (Cinnamon Toast Crunch for those in the know). But the price offer expired on Saturday.
Ok or Bad form for me to rip off all the expired price tag stickers like I did here in annoyance?
Ok or Bad form for me to rip off all the expired price tag stickers like I did here in annoyance?
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Sunday morning I thought a spotted an incredible deal at CVS for CTC (Cinnamon Toast Crunch for those in the know). But the price offer expired on Saturday.
Ok or Bad form for me to rip off all the expired price tag stickers like I did here in annoyance?
Ok or Bad form for me to rip off all the expired price tag stickers like I did here in annoyance?
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It’s important to find joy where we can, and this weekend, Mardi Gras fun is popping up all around the ward:
🎺 Barracks Row: Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
🥁 H Street NE: Sunday, Feb. 15, noon–7 p.m.
🎆 The Wharf: Sunday, Feb. 15, 3–7 p.m.
Details: buff.ly/k9QHLR7
– Team Allen
🎺 Barracks Row: Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
🥁 H Street NE: Sunday, Feb. 15, noon–7 p.m.
🎆 The Wharf: Sunday, Feb. 15, 3–7 p.m.
Details: buff.ly/k9QHLR7
– Team Allen
February 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It’s important to find joy where we can, and this weekend, Mardi Gras fun is popping up all around the ward:
🎺 Barracks Row: Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
🥁 H Street NE: Sunday, Feb. 15, noon–7 p.m.
🎆 The Wharf: Sunday, Feb. 15, 3–7 p.m.
Details: buff.ly/k9QHLR7
– Team Allen
🎺 Barracks Row: Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
🥁 H Street NE: Sunday, Feb. 15, noon–7 p.m.
🎆 The Wharf: Sunday, Feb. 15, 3–7 p.m.
Details: buff.ly/k9QHLR7
– Team Allen
Not something you see everyday - a restaurant (I Egg You) closing twice this week in the morning on a weekday for a private event
February 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Not something you see everyday - a restaurant (I Egg You) closing twice this week in the morning on a weekday for a private event
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This is a such a huge blow to the city's arts ecosystems. This is the coverage that in my opinion is hardest to replace or rebuild
If it clarifies what was lost this week:
Philip Kennicott and Monica Hesse remain as arts critics at The Washington Post
Eliminated:
art critic
arts editor
arts/film editor
classical critic
pop critic
television critic
theater critic
all editors/reporters in Book World including two book critics
Philip Kennicott and Monica Hesse remain as arts critics at The Washington Post
Eliminated:
art critic
arts editor
arts/film editor
classical critic
pop critic
television critic
theater critic
all editors/reporters in Book World including two book critics
February 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
This is a such a huge blow to the city's arts ecosystems. This is the coverage that in my opinion is hardest to replace or rebuild
After 2 years and a pretty large grant from DC, Duffy’s near Stadium Armory metro closing in 3 weeks. Also just crowned best wings in DC by Barred in DC followers.
February 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM
After 2 years and a pretty large grant from DC, Duffy’s near Stadium Armory metro closing in 3 weeks. Also just crowned best wings in DC by Barred in DC followers.
DC United has a home match in 15 days, at night. I know it’s the Apple deal but doing outdoor night games in cold weather states during winter seems dumb
February 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
DC United has a home match in 15 days, at night. I know it’s the Apple deal but doing outdoor night games in cold weather states during winter seems dumb
Sharing this for parents interested
February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Sharing this for parents interested
Axios with a list of spots showcasing Olympics on TV or specials next few weeks
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
Your D.C. guide to watching the Winter Olympics
Medal-worthy drink deals and après-ski parties.
www.axios.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Axios with a list of spots showcasing Olympics on TV or specials next few weeks
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
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Shout out to the woman at her house at 7th and Mass NE who saw me and my car stuck in ice/snow and lent me her shovel and then helped push my car out
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Shout out to the woman at her house at 7th and Mass NE who saw me and my car stuck in ice/snow and lent me her shovel and then helped push my car out
The panini at Piccolina may be the best sandwiches in DC no one is talking about. Even comes with a side salad. Here’s the two I’ve had so far - incredible
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The panini at Piccolina may be the best sandwiches in DC no one is talking about. Even comes with a side salad. Here’s the two I’ve had so far - incredible
Honored to share the great work of so many Post writers the past 13 years here, particularly in local reporting. They didn’t tell every story but when they have, it’s been very well done.
Devastated that so few of them will be left - we are all worse for it
Devastated that so few of them will be left - we are all worse for it
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Honored to share the great work of so many Post writers the past 13 years here, particularly in local reporting. They didn’t tell every story but when they have, it’s been very well done.
Devastated that so few of them will be left - we are all worse for it
Devastated that so few of them will be left - we are all worse for it
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Made it into Beer + Brewing!
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Made it into Beer + Brewing!
Decided to bike a half mile today - hadn’t thought about how hard it would be to lock it up (understandably so a low priority to clear the area around sign posts and bike racks), ended up hauled it up a 4 inch high snowbank tho
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Decided to bike a half mile today - hadn’t thought about how hard it would be to lock it up (understandably so a low priority to clear the area around sign posts and bike racks), ended up hauled it up a 4 inch high snowbank tho
Old school Capitol Hill spot Mr. Henry’s is celebrating 60 years with a series of monthly decade themed parties this year, starting Friday featuring the 60s. Went to preview - 1st time in its upstairs space which features regular live music.
Tix here:
www.mrhenrysdc.com/event/1960s-...
Tix here:
www.mrhenrysdc.com/event/1960s-...
February 3, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Old school Capitol Hill spot Mr. Henry’s is celebrating 60 years with a series of monthly decade themed parties this year, starting Friday featuring the 60s. Went to preview - 1st time in its upstairs space which features regular live music.
Tix here:
www.mrhenrysdc.com/event/1960s-...
Tix here:
www.mrhenrysdc.com/event/1960s-...
Pretty candid story about the future of Pitchers/A League of Her Own. Owner talks about the different headwinds ($86k/year in liquor liability insurance)
www.metroweekly.com/2026/02/pitc...
www.metroweekly.com/2026/02/pitc...
Pitchers’ Dave Perruzza on Selling, Survival, and What’s Next
In a candid interview, Perruzza breaks down the financial realities behind the potential sale of Pitchers and A League of Her Own.
www.metroweekly.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Pretty candid story about the future of Pitchers/A League of Her Own. Owner talks about the different headwinds ($86k/year in liquor liability insurance)
www.metroweekly.com/2026/02/pitc...
www.metroweekly.com/2026/02/pitc...
Atlas doing $2.50 off flights during Olympics in honor of 25th Winter Olympics
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Atlas doing $2.50 off flights during Olympics in honor of 25th Winter Olympics
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February 2, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Largest city in country that plows residential sidewalks is Rochester NY (200k people, fee added to annual property tax). They use private contractors to do it.
February 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Largest city in country that plows residential sidewalks is Rochester NY (200k people, fee added to annual property tax). They use private contractors to do it.
Never was into doing an all-inclusive resort but after going to the Iberostar Selection Paraíso between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, not sure I’ll do a tropical resort family vacation again otherwise.
Free club/camp had a friggin rehearsal and a performance most nights
Free club/camp had a friggin rehearsal and a performance most nights
February 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Never was into doing an all-inclusive resort but after going to the Iberostar Selection Paraíso between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, not sure I’ll do a tropical resort family vacation again otherwise.
Free club/camp had a friggin rehearsal and a performance most nights
Free club/camp had a friggin rehearsal and a performance most nights
Taking kid to non metro accessible, street parking only, further than walking distance bday party today. Should we just take rideshare? Street parking seems impossible ?
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Taking kid to non metro accessible, street parking only, further than walking distance bday party today. Should we just take rideshare? Street parking seems impossible ?
If you’re sick of the Eebee’s love and the wait, sounds like the Post has a piece coming soon per tipster, so not ending anytime soon
January 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM
If you’re sick of the Eebee’s love and the wait, sounds like the Post has a piece coming soon per tipster, so not ending anytime soon
First time flying United out of Dulles in about 7 years, forgot how lousy the terminal is
January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
First time flying United out of Dulles in about 7 years, forgot how lousy the terminal is
Based on replies to earlier post - “neighborhood bar” is an extremely wide category of spots.
During week it includes basically every bar that’s not a dance club.
I’m thinking more of neighborhood pub, step up from straight up dive bar. Irish pub vibe not exclusively
During week it includes basically every bar that’s not a dance club.
I’m thinking more of neighborhood pub, step up from straight up dive bar. Irish pub vibe not exclusively
January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Based on replies to earlier post - “neighborhood bar” is an extremely wide category of spots.
During week it includes basically every bar that’s not a dance club.
I’m thinking more of neighborhood pub, step up from straight up dive bar. Irish pub vibe not exclusively
During week it includes basically every bar that’s not a dance club.
I’m thinking more of neighborhood pub, step up from straight up dive bar. Irish pub vibe not exclusively