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Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 04/05/2011

Nick Cho has moved to Calif. Tax burdens to follow.

By Tim Carman

The former owner of Murky Coffee has started life anew on the West Coast. His East Coast problems linger.

By Tim Carman | 04:34 PM ET, 04/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 04/04/2011

See for yourself: Gauguin at the National Gallery

By Stephanie Merry

Pay a visit to “Gauguin: Maker of Myth,” which was the site of attempted vandalism last week.

By Stephanie Merry | 02:09 PM ET, 04/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 04/01/2011

Smithsonian swings into Jazz Appreciation Month

By Jess Righthand

This spring is bursting at the seams with live music events, thanks in large part to the Smithsonian’s Jazz Appreciation Month.

By Jess Righthand | 01:35 PM ET, 04/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music, Events

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Onstage in April

By Stephanie Merry

Highlights for what’s on Washington area stages during the weeks ahead.

By Stephanie Merry | 03:30 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Food trucks gather at the Cherry Blossom Festival’s fireworks show

By Justin Rude

A veritable RV park of food trucks will be on hand at the Southwest Waterfront for the Fireworks Festival on Saturday, thus solving the problem of where to eat after taking in the cherry blossoms — at least for one day.

By Justin Rude | 01:10 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011

Getting Up Guide: Japan fundraiser, UrbanArias

By Alex Baldinger

Tonight: An arty fundraiser for Japan, a screening of a Lena Horne documentary and the debut of the UrbanArias spring opera festival.

By Alex Baldinger | 07:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:27 PM ET, 03/30/2011

Hot Tickets: Paul Simon, Vans Warped Tour, Tony Bennett

By Brandon Weigel

We already told you about Paul Simon’s show at DAR Constitution Hall. See where the singer-songwriter is playing soon after.

By Brandon Weigel | 08:27 PM ET, 03/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music, Events

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 03/30/2011

Today in Food: A cook made for TV

By Justin Rude

Tim Carman leads off today’s food section with a profile of chef and writer Patricia Jinich, a disarmingly charming Mexican cook whose show, “Pati’s Mexican Table,” debuts Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on WETA.

By Justin Rude | 04:36 PM ET, 03/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: today in food

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 03/30/2011

April arts preview: Pop art and plenty of parties

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Spring blows in a shower of parties and a couple of notable exhibits.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:15 PM ET, 03/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Events

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/30/2011

Play ball! (and eat ribs!)

By Tom Sietsema

Tom Sietsema has an exclusive about new eats coming to Nationals Park. Hint: Dupont Circle won’t be the only D.C. location for Shake Shack.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:00 AM ET, 03/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 08:34 PM ET, 03/29/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Forward Festival, Slick Rick and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

Slick Rick performs, Cut Copy and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart DJ, and Cherry Blossoms get cool.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 08:34 PM ET, 03/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 03/29/2011

Blossom Kite Festival now set for April 10

By Amy Hitt

Not-so-lovely weather last weekend led organizers to postpone the

By Amy Hitt | 02:09 PM ET, 03/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Misc.

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 03/29/2011

Capital Fringe festival ticket price to rise

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Capital Fringe raises ticket price for the first time in six years.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:16 PM ET, 03/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 03/28/2011

Pete’s Apizza kicks off week of restaurant openings

By Justin Rude

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza opened its third branch in Clarendon this weekend, kicking off what looks to be an impressive stretch of restaurant openings. Here’s what you have to look forward to:

By Justin Rude | 05:50 PM ET, 03/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/27/2011

Free and Easy: Cherry blossoms, women in jazz

By Jess Righthand

This week, see music and dance from nine Turkic countries, celebrate the cherry blossoms in full bloom and meet original members of a 1930s multiracial female jazz band.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 03/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 03/25/2011

Food in focus: Wild Tomato

By Justin Rude

Take a closer look at a new family-friendly bistro in Cabin John, the subject of this week’s restaurant review in the Washington Post magazine.

By Justin Rude | 02:30 PM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: food in focus

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 03/25/2011

More local fundraisers for Japan

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz, Stephanie Merry and Justin Rude

Iron Horse Tap Room, U Street Music Hall, Mint and the Park at 14th all host fundraisers for Japan relief.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz, Stephanie Merry and Justin Rude | 12:45 PM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/25/2011

Check in with the cherry blossoms

By Alex Baldinger

Of the dozens of events that make up the National Cherry Blossom Festival during the next two weeks, these are the ones you shouldn’t miss.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:30 AM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 03/25/2011

Landlord tells his side of General Store saga

By Tim Carman

Want the full story behind the General Store’s closing? It’s complicated. Read this update from Tim Carman.

By Tim Carman | 11:18 AM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/25/2011

New movies: ‘Win Win,’ ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movie releases, a high school wrestling coach bonds with a withdrawn teenager, a “wimpy” kid grapples with a big crush and a Somalian girl leaves oppression behind to become a supermodel and activist.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/25/2011

Weekend update: All things cherry blossom

By Alex Baldinger

A guide to the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival anchors Friday’s Weekend section. Plus, your cherry blossom haikus and the best bets for the weekend ahead.

By Alex Baldinger | 07:00 AM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 03/24/2011

John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats talks hockey and death metal

By David Malitz

The prolific songwriter behind indie rock veterans the Mountain Goats is a man of many interests — including the NHL and death metal.

By David Malitz | 05:15 PM ET, 03/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 03/24/2011

Runners hit the streets of Washington

By Stephanie Merry

Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, here are some tidbits about fun runs, brunches and where to carbo-load

By Stephanie Merry | 12:17 PM ET, 03/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Restaurants

Posted at 08:17 PM ET, 03/23/2011

Hot Tickets: Death Cab for Cutie, 311, Michael McDonald

By Brandon Weigel

On sale dates for the area’s best upcoming concerts.

By Brandon Weigel | 08:17 PM ET, 03/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 03/23/2011

The General Store in Silver Spring is closed

By Tim Carman

After tangling with their landlord, Gillian Clark and Robin Smith have lost the General Store in Silver Spring.

By Tim Carman | 05:55 PM ET, 03/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 03/23/2011

Today in Food: Kojo doesn’t cook

By Justin Rude

Tim Carman writes about Kojo Nnamdi, and why he’s the perfect person to cover the intersection of food and culture.

By Justin Rude | 02:30 PM ET, 03/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 03/23/2011

See the cherry blossoms at their peak

By Anne Kenderdine and Lavanya Ramanathan

The National Park Service has updated the peak bloom prediction for the trees at the Tidal Basin. Sounds like it won’t be over a weekend this year.

By Anne Kenderdine and Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:04 PM ET, 03/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 06:04 PM ET, 03/22/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Cool beers, Japan fundraisers and Sebadoh

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

This week’s nightlife calendar features chances to help Japan by drinking beer or getting down to DJs, the reunion of ‘90s indie heroes Sebadoh, opportunities to try new beer, a scavenger hunt that hits bars in three quadrants of the city, an intimate performance by soul singer Jaguar Wright, quick blasts of punk rock at the Red Palace, and the interesting and highly danceable tape pastiches by local party-rocker and remixer 2 Tone Jones.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 06:04 PM ET, 03/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 03/22/2011

Jose Andres, Cathal Armstrong among James Beard nominees

By Justin Rude

The James Beard Foundation live-tweeted the nominations for its annual awards yesterday, and a number of local chefs, along with the Washington Post Food section, recieved some love. Tim Carman has the details:

By Justin Rude | 03:02 PM ET, 03/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 03/22/2011

Top picks for the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

By Jess Righthand

Top picks for the final week of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital include films about a small village in Siberia, a power plant in Greece, an island in the South Pacific and more.

By Jess Righthand | 11:21 AM ET, 03/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 03/22/2011

Getting Up Guide: Tuesday

By Alex Baldinger

In today’s Getting Up Guide, the Paul Taylor Dance Company presents a trio of routines at the Kennedy Center; rant dynamo Mike Daisey performs “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” in a pay-what-you-can setting; and DeVotchKa performs at 9:30 Club

By Alex Baldinger | 10:41 AM ET, 03/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/20/2011

Free and Easy: Cherry blossoms and Parisian crafts

By Jess Righthand, This week, get advice on starting your own photography collection, make cherry blossom-themed arts, crafts at the National Building Museum and learn how Hermes’s artisans craft their high-end wares... for free!

This week, get advice on starting your own photography collection, make cherry blossom-themed arts and crafts at the National Building Museum and learn how Hermes’s artisans craft their high-end wares... for free!

By Jess Righthand, This week, get advice on starting your own photography collection, make cherry blossom-themed arts, crafts at the National Building Museum and learn how Hermes’s artisans craft their high-end wares... for free! | 06:00 PM ET, 03/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Ask Tom: Restaurant response times

By Tom Sietsema

After I told a follower of my online chat that one week was a fair amount of time in which to expect a reply from a restaurant after an e-mail complaint, I heard from an industry insider in Scottsdale, Ariz., who advocates a much shorter grace period.

By Tom Sietsema | 05:05 PM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: ask tom

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Something for the weekend: Friday night patio destinations

By Fritz Hahn

The weather’s gorgeous, and any restaurant or bar that has more than a couple of chairs outside is going to be packed at happy hour tonight. With that in mind, here are three patios that I’m looking forward to scoping out.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:07 PM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Food in focus: Ardeo + Bardeo

By Justin Rude

In Sunday’s dining column, Tom Sietsema reviews Ardeo + Bardeo, and finds the combined concept much improved. Take an extended look at Scott Suchman’s photos.

By Justin Rude | 02:00 PM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Marc Barnes: D.C.’s king of clubs

By David Malitz

D.C. club entrepreneur Marc Barnes created the city’s hottest nightlife spot. After spiraling into bankruptcy, he’s now looking to make a comeback.

By David Malitz | 01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Share your cherry blossom-inspired haikus

By Amy Hitt

Readers have submitted hundreds of cherry blossom-inspired haikus to the Going Out Guide. Check them out and share yours.

By Amy Hitt | 12:56 PM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Misc.

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 03/18/2011

New movies: “The Lincoln Lawyer, “Jane Eyre”

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movie releases, a bottom-feeding lawyer does the right thing, bucolic scenery provides the backdrop for an adaptation of the classic Bronte novel “Jane Eyre” and a group of Roman Catholic monks in Algeria are faced with religious extremism from beyond their monastery’s walls.

By Jess Righthand | 09:12 AM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/18/2011

Weekend update: Bromance is in the air

By Alex Baldinger

If it has been a while since you and your bros had some quality bonding time, we offer up ideas for getting together over beers, barbeque, golf and sports.

By Alex Baldinger | 07:00 AM ET, 03/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 09:01 PM ET, 03/16/2011

Hot Tickets: Sade, Jimmy Buffet, Sweetlife Festival

By Brandon Weigel

Excited for that upcoming concert? Here are the on-sale dates and times for all of the area’s hottest upcoming shows. Buy yours before they sell out.

By Brandon Weigel | 09:01 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 03/16/2011

On St. Patrick’s Day, green means go out

By Alex Baldinger and Fritz Hahn

You want bar specials? We’ve got bar specials. But that’s not the only way to celebrate St. Patrick on Thursday.

By Alex Baldinger and Fritz Hahn | 05:49 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 03/16/2011

Score Taste of the Nation tickets

By Lavanya Ramanathan

All you have to do is chat with the Going Out Gurus on Thursday at 1 p.m.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:40 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 03/16/2011

The best moments of U Street Music Hall’s first year; plus an exclusive mix from Maxmillion Dunbar

By David Malitz

Four of the many, many highlights from the first year of D.C.’s best new nightclub. Featuring Moombahton Massives, Red Fridays, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All and more.

By David Malitz | 02:39 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 03/16/2011

Today in Food: Wine, beer and barbecue

By Justin Rude

In our weekly look at the Food section, we find a vintner who plans on taking Virginia wine to the next level, Texas barbecue in Penn Quarter and a new Indian restaurant spicing up Fairfax.

By Justin Rude | 01:42 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/16/2011

Local fundraisers for Japanese relief efforts

By Fritz Hahn and Amy Hitt

Find out how you can help, including through the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

By Fritz Hahn and Amy Hitt | 12:55 PM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 03/16/2011

Owners of Oya and Sei to open high-concept Sax

By Justin Rude

In the design of their new upscale lounge and restaurant, Nancy Koide and Errol Lawrence seem to be attempting to create an anachronistic fusion of a French cabaret and an opera house at the height of the Venetian Renaissance.

By Justin Rude | 10:50 AM ET, 03/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: restaurant openings

Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 03/15/2011

Nightlife Agenda: U Street Music Hall anniversary edition

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

This week’s top nightlife event is U Street Music Hall’s first birthday party, featuring DJs from Berlin, San Francisco and D.C. expats Nadastrom, but we also recommend a free show by local garage rockers Suns of Guns, an appearance by anti-comic Neil Hamburger, next-big-things Pleasurekraft at Lima, a slew of dance parties that range from ‘80s tunes to a new Motown-themed gay night, and a chance to learn about (and sample) some of the world’s most famous cocktails.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 06:37 PM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/15/2011

And now, a bit of GOG blog housekeeping

By Alex Baldinger

There have been lots of changes around here in recent days. Here’s what you need to know about how to follow us on RSS and where to find our Thursday Got Plans? chats.

By Alex Baldinger | 06:00 PM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 03/15/2011

Where to watch March Madness

By Fritz Hahn and Alex Baldinger

Ready to cheer on your team? Check out this list of old favorites and new sports bars with buzz.

By Fritz Hahn and Alex Baldinger | 05:40 PM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/15/2011

Food in focus: Ba Bay

By Justin Rude

Feast your eyes on these dishes from Ba Bay, recently reviewed by Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema.

By Justin Rude | 02:00 PM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: food in focus

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 03/15/2011

Maximum India festival: How to spend the final days

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The Kennedy Center’s festival is winding down. Here are some of the best free offerings, from a show channeling Bollywood’s hip-shaking song-and-dance culture, to a closing party helmed by rapper Panjabi MC.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:40 PM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Theater, Music

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/15/2011

Getting Up Guide: Countdown to Yuri’s Night; Enda Walsh

By Alex Baldinger

A quick glance at Tuesday’s what-and-where in the D.C. area

By Alex Baldinger | 07:00 AM ET, 03/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 05:57 PM ET, 03/14/2011

Calling all shutterbugs: Share your photos now

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Get tips from pros, then get snapping.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 05:57 PM ET, 03/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 03/14/2011

Win Lil Wayne tickets at tonight’s GOG happy hour

By David Malitz

We’ll be giving away two tickets to the April 3 Lil Wayne/Nicki Minaj concert at Verizon Center and to two tickets to see Kevin Smith and “Red State” on March 15 at the Warner Theatre.

By David Malitz | 11:37 AM ET, 03/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 03/13/2011

Free and Easy: Romare Bearden, Thai films, David Brooks

By Jess Righthand

This week, attend a lecture on collage artist Romare Bearden, watch a Thai film, and see author David Brooks speak on his new book.

By Jess Righthand | 06:00 PM ET, 03/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap, Misc.

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 03/11/2011

How about happy hour at the Dubliner on Monday?

By Alex Baldinger

By Alex Baldinger | 03:54 PM ET, 03/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 03/11/2011

Weekend update: Shutter secrets

By Alex Baldinger

Here’s what you can find in today’s Weekend section.

By Alex Baldinger | 03:35 PM ET, 03/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 03/11/2011

At Hirshhorn, see 'Bill Cunningham New York,' win a Schwinn

By Alex Baldinger

Catch a preview screening before the new Richard Press documentary hits the big screen.

By Alex Baldinger | 03:15 PM ET, 03/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 03/11/2011

Ask Tom: Lunch confusion at 2941

By Tom Sietsema

To celebrate her 70th birthday on Feb. 4, Ruth Sedei and her husband booked a table at 2941 in Falls Church, which was promoting a $24 fixed-price lunch on its Web site. The day before her reservation, she noticed the deal was no longer available and called to inquire about the change.

By Tom Sietsema | 02:10 PM ET, 03/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: Ask Tom

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/11/2011

New movies: ‘To Live and Die in L.A.,’ ‘Red Riding Hood’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s movie releases, aliens attack Los Angeles, a retelling of a classic fairytale goes awry and a little boy learns about the power of family by traveling to outer space. Here’s what Post critics had to say:

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 03/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: new movies

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 03/10/2011

Picture Perfect: March’s Must-See Photography Exhibits

By Lavanya Ramanathan

March isn't just a great time to photograph cherry blossoms. It's also packed with photo exhibits that are sure to offer some inspiration.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:42 PM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 03/10/2011

Getting Up Guide: Dine out for life tonight

By Alex Baldinger

A quick glance at Thursday's what-and-where:

By Alex Baldinger | 03:51 PM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 03/10/2011

Going meatless for Lent? Where to get the best veggie burgers and more

By Lavanya Ramanathan

It’s time to acquaint yourself with the area’s best vegetarian options

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 03:40 PM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 03/10/2011

'Billy Elliot,' Cate Blanchett, Central Europe top Kennedy Center's 2011-12 season

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The upcoming season is brimming with highlights, including efforts to draw in “Millennials”

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:04 PM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 03/10/2011

Maximum India at the Kennedy Center: What to see this week

By Lavanya Ramanathan

A look at what’s on

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:40 PM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Going Out Gurus, Theater, Theater

Posted at 10:40 PM ET, 03/09/2011

Hot Tickets: Paul Simon, Phish, Def Leppard

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 10:40 PM ET, 03/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 03/09/2011

Today in Food: Beer Madness

By Justin Rude

More than 300 applicants helped our panel of experts blind taste an expanded bracket of 64 American craft brews.

By Justin Rude | 01:52 PM ET, 03/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: today in food

Posted at 05:43 PM ET, 03/08/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Wild Flag, Nouveau Riche and real ale

By

The week between Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day contains the much-anticipated debut of Wild Flag, the kickoff of a real ale festival at Rustico, a hip -- and free -- party on the roof of the W Hotel with bands from Eighteenth Street Lounge Records, the Nouveau Riche dance party's fifth anniversary, groovy French band Chateau Marmont, and the Going Out Guide's special pre-St. Patrick's Day happy hour at the Dubliner.

By | 05:43 PM ET, 03/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 03/08/2011

U Street's newest sports bar touches down

By Alex Baldinger

Touchdown opens in former Momo’s space

By Alex Baldinger | 05:01 PM ET, 03/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 03/07/2011

One Hot Ticket: Tina Fey at the Sixth & I

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Tickets for Fey's April 14 visit to the Sixth & I go on sale March 8.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:33 PM ET, 03/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/07/2011

Out at Orso: Pizza maestro Edan MacQuaid

By Justin Rude

One of the area’s most popular pizza purveyors replaced one of the region’s best-known pie makers earlier today. When

By Justin Rude | 04:15 PM ET, 03/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants | Tags: Tom Sietsema

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 03/07/2011

Food in focus: Carbon Peruvian Chicken and El Sabor Boliviano

By Justin Rude

Scott Suchman’s photography from Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema’s most recent dining column on Carbon Peruvian Chicken and El Sabor Boliviano

By Justin Rude | 03:54 PM ET, 03/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 03/07/2011

Another hot ticket: Easter egg roll ticket pool opens Thursday

By Alex Baldinger

Registration opens at 12:01 a.m. and remains open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

By Alex Baldinger | 03:35 PM ET, 03/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Misc.

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 03/06/2011

Free and Easy: Fashion Photography and Persian New Year

By Jess Righthand

Free events for every day of the week

By Jess Righthand | 03:15 PM ET, 03/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 03/04/2011

New movies: ‘The Adjustment Bureau,’ ‘Take Me Home Tonight’

By Jess Righthand

See what the Post critics had to say about this week’s new movie releases.

By Jess Righthand | 03:31 PM ET, 03/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 03/04/2011

Something for the Weekend: Tasty local brews

By Fritz Hahn

Make your next pint an import from Old Town Alexandria

By Fritz Hahn | 01:44 PM ET, 03/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/04/2011

Weekend Update: Hear that buzz?

By Alexander Baldinger

Locals Wye Oak, La Sera, Alex Winston and Tabi Bonney gaining listeners’ ears.

By Alexander Baldinger | 11:27 AM ET, 03/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 03/03/2011

Peak dates announced for 2011 cherry blossoms

By Stephanie Merry

Here’s a sure sign that spring is on its way: Earlier today, National Park Service Chief Horticulturalist Rob DeFeo announced the projected peak bloom dates for the famed cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin.

By Stephanie Merry | 05:55 PM ET, 03/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 03/03/2011

New albums from Title Tracks, Vandaveer, Deleted Scenes

By David Malitz

News about new albums from local rock bands Title Tracks, Deleted Scenes and Vandaveer.

By David Malitz | 05:29 PM ET, 03/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 03/03/2011

Hear that buzz? Music from Wye Oak, La Sera, Alex Winston and Tabi Bonney

By David Malitz

Listen to new songs from buzzworthy acts Wye Oak, La Sera, Alex Winston and Tabi Bonney.

By David Malitz | 03:43 PM ET, 03/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 03/02/2011

Hot tickets: KT Tunstall, Capital Jazz Fest

By Alex Baldinger

KT Tunstall performs at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue April 13 (Rahav Segev) Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall's upbeat pop has a warmth and intimacy to it that seems suited to smaller rooms rather than large arena or festival stages. So...

By Alex Baldinger | 07:13 PM ET, 03/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 03/02/2011

Chris Ford of Trummer's joins R.J. Cooper's team at Rogue 24

By Justin Rude

Pastry chef Chris Ford is leaving his post at Trummer's on Main to join R.J. Cooper at the James Beard award winner's forthcoming, tasting menu-focused restaurant, Rogue 24.

By Justin Rude | 05:46 PM ET, 03/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: restaurant openings

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 03/02/2011

Test your cherry blossom knowledge

By Amy Orndorff

How much do you really know about the city's most popular trees? Take this quiz to figure out whether you're just a tourist or could be a tour guide. And for more, visit our cherry blossoms special package. This survey...

By Amy Orndorff | 05:35 PM ET, 03/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 03/02/2011

Wax poetic on the cherry blossoms

By Amy Hitt

It's nearly cherry blossom time, and we're soliciting haikus in honor of the humble Japanese bloom.

By Amy Hitt | 05:30 PM ET, 03/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 03/02/2011

Today in Food: Open season on king cakes

By Justin Rude

Tim Carman's piece on upgrading the classic Mardi Gras confection king cake, including a chat with Bayou Bakery's David Guas, leads this week's Food section.

By Justin Rude | 01:24 PM ET, 03/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 03/01/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Mardi Gras parties, Kurt Vile and Prince Paul

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

Mardi Gras events feature heavily this week -- apparently some people can't wait until Tuesday to sample king cake and toss beads -- but there's much more to fill your calendar. Don't miss Philadelphia troubadour Kurt Vile, a return performance by the Dum Dum Girls, a tribute to "Glee" at Town, hip-hop visionary Prince Paul or an album release show for local rockers the Caribbean.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 06:24 PM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 03/01/2011

Cajun kitchens celebrate Mardi Gras

By Justin Rude

Fat Tuesday is a week away, and area Cajun restaurants are beginning their seasonal celebrations. Here are some of the most promising parties and special menus from both old favorites and fresh faces.

By Justin Rude | 04:24 PM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 03/01/2011

Eventide losing its chefs

By Tom Sietsema

Executive chef Miles Vaden and chef de cuisine Justus Frank are cooking their last meals at Eventide in Arlington this weekend

By Tom Sietsema | 03:05 PM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: Tom Sietsema

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 03/01/2011

New at Michel: simpler dishes and lower prices

By Tom Sietsema

In the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, Michel is lowering prices and offering simpler dishes, more in keeping with the offerings at Central.

By Tom Sietsema | 01:49 PM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants | Tags: Tom Sietsema

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 03/01/2011

See Oscar winners and nominated flicks

By Maggie Fazeli Fard and Jess Righthand

It's not too late to get your Oscar fix. Check out our list for details on where to watch the winners in the D.C. area.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard and Jess Righthand | 10:42 AM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 03/01/2011

A contest to decide the best gourmet banh mi

By Tim Carman

Chefs from six different restaurants will compete for the crown of the best upscale banh mi.

By Tim Carman | 10:04 AM ET, 03/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Restaurants

D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Going Out Guide: April, 2011