Going Out Guide - Local entertainment and nightlife.

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/31/2013

Free and Easy: Otter toys, 'Body Talk' and a Ken Burns film

By Ryan Little

If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little | 09:02 AM ET, 03/31/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free and Easy

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Pittsburgh and Philly chefs up next for Graffiato Industry Night

By Maura Judkis

A taste of da Burgh comes to Graffiato on April 1.

By Maura Judkis | 02:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dining, Food, Restaurants

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Friday

By Fritz Hahn

The last day of the Craft Brewers Conference features 20 local breweries taking over Meridian Pint and tap takeovers led by Goose Island, Green Flash, Epic and Oskar Blues.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Set for summer: Fish Taco in Cabin John

By Tom Sietsema

The team behind Bethesda's Food Wine & Co. are entering the taco market.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:12 AM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 03/29/2013

'Lincoln' and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:48 AM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dvds, movies

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Out of the park: where the Nationals like to hang out

By Camille Kilgore

Everyone knows that Drew Storen likes Matchbox. But where do his teammates like to go?

By Camille Kilgore | 09:14 AM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend Section

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 03/29/2013

The fanatics, the romantics and the cynics of a baseball town

By Alex Baldinger and Fritz Hahn

Six Nationals fans describe how baseball season takes over their lives, nine innings at a time.

By Alex Baldinger and Fritz Hahn | 08:02 AM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend Section

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Thursday night

By Fritz Hahn

Tonight's highlights include tastings centered around the beers of Colorado and California, tap takeovers with Three Floyds and the Bruery, and a "beer-focused film festival."

By Fritz Hahn | 04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013

March Madness descends on the Verizon Center

By Fritz Hahn

Fans of Indiana, Syracuse, Marquette and Miami are getting fired up for the Sweet 16 with cheerleaders, marching bands and happy hours.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Events

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Home cookin' (and drinking) for Nats fans near Nationals Park

By Fritz Hahn

Fans heading to the ballpark on opening day will notice some new dining and drinking destinations in the neighborhood.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Navy Yard

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Aziz Ansari, re-invented margaritas and Easter at the Lincoln Memorial top this weekend's picks

By Going Out Guide staff

Plus: A Bob Marley tribute, reinvented margaritas and Easter festivities.

By Going Out Guide staff | 12:47 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend's Best

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Hot Tickets: Pink, John Mayer and Phish

By Ryan Little

Summer concert season is beginning to heat up.

By Ryan Little | 12:38 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Tour Dates

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Rhye, Chelsea Light Moving and more must-see April concerts

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Get tickets for these hot shows now.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:18 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Live Music, Music

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 03/28/2013

New Big Wong: Good fortune, if you can find it

By Tim Carman

If you know what to order on New Big Wong's menus, you're in for some bold flavors and textures.

By Tim Carman | 11:55 AM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants, The $20 Diner

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Daikaya's second-floor izakaya: Sake, "Star Wars" and drunken whales

By Maura Judkis

Here's what you need to know about the 90-seat space above the Sixth Street NW ramen shop.

By Maura Judkis | 10:03 AM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Wednesday night

By Fritz Hahn

A bar crawl in Penn Quarter, a chance to sample extraordinary ales in Dupont Circle and beer celebrities at Smith Commons.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Mayfair & Pine goes dark in Glover Park

By Tom Sietsema

The gastropub run by a former "Top Chef" contestant and her husband couldn't attract enough customers.

By Tom Sietsema | 02:43 PM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Glover Park, Restaurants

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013

The vodka that tastes like Old Bay is here, and just in time for crab season

By Fritz Hahn

Philadelphia Distillers has officially launched the Bay.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, This Thing You Should Try

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Art and Soul looks to locals for coffee, eggs and decor

By Maura Judkis

The reopening of chef Art Smith's Capitol Hill restaurant showed off a new look and a new menu.

By Maura Judkis | 01:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Capitol Hill, Restaurants

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 03/26/2013

A dozen weeks of doughnuts: Kicking off with Heller's and Zeke's

By Nevin Martell

In Week One of our search for the best, we taste (and score) seven from Heller's and a dozen from Zeke's.

By Nevin Martell | 03:34 PM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dozen Doughnuts, Food

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Tuesday night

By Fritz Hahn

Tonight's highlights: Sample saisons, explore the beers of St. Louis and North Carolina, and pair funky beers with artisanal cheese.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Nicolas Cage voices 'The Croods' to a weekend box office win

By Stephanie Merry

The animated cave family was a hit with audiences, raking in $44.7 million.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:11 AM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Box office, movies

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Nightlife Agenda: The Last Dance Edition

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson

This week's top picks include one of D.C.'s top bartenders remixing the classic margarita, punk rock karaoke and the final editions of the Nouveau Riche and Afrobeat 4 Yo Soul dance parties.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson | 07:02 AM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 03/25/2013

The reluctant $20 Diner: Taqueria Tres Reyes in Manassas

By Tim Carman

Tim Carman says readers should make Manassas a destination just to get a bite at Tres Reyes.

By Tim Carman | 04:58 PM ET, 03/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Passover dining: Where to get matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish and more

By Maura Judkis

Find out where to get flourless treats, as well as modern seder dinners.

By Maura Judkis | 01:27 PM ET, 03/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dining, Food, passover, Restaurants

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/24/2013

Free and Easy: 'A Place in the Sun,' the other cherry blossoms and highbrow bluegrass

By Ryan Little

If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little | 09:02 AM ET, 03/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:43 PM ET, 03/22/2013

AMC Courthouse's cushy recliners reflect the future of movie theaters

By Stephanie Merry

Sit back, relax and try not to fall asleep as you watch new releases in leather, La-Z-Boy comfort.

By Stephanie Merry | 06:43 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend Section

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Chef Aaron Silverman on Rose's Luxury pop-up, future plans

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The forthcoming Barracks Row restaurant promises playful fare with globe-spanning influences.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Capitol Hill, Restaurants

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2013

H Street Country Club expands upwards with new rooftop deck

By Fritz Hahn

Forget indoor mini-golf: The H Street County Club's newest attraction is a rooftop deck with a bar, games and room for 100 people.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, H Street

Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Watch Akira Kurosawa's films for free this weekend

By Ryan Little

Hulu and the Criterion Collection are jointly offering streams of 24 Akira Kurosawa films for free.

By Ryan Little | 02:46 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Everything's coming up roses for D.C. restaurants

By Maura Judkis

Restaurants named for the flower are seemingly in bloom.

By Maura Judkis | 01:56 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Can't-miss events for the National Cherry Blossom Festival's opening weekend

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The first weekend kicks off with the family festival and late-night strolls around the basin.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:37 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cherry Blossoms

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Join us for March Madness happy hour at Penn Social

By Fritz Hahn

Head to Penn Social at 4 p.m. to watch college hoops on a 22-foot screen, enjoy discounted food and drink and try your hand at a Pop-A-Shot competition.

By Fritz Hahn | 11:52 AM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Happy Hour, March Madness

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 03/22/2013

An early look at the D.C. area's best bar and restaurant openings of 2013

By Lavanya Ramanathan

New options include Capitol Hill's Ambar, Jose Andres's Barmini and Bethesda's Brickside Food

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 11:28 AM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Volt pulls the plug on prix-fixe standard

By Maura Judkis

Bryan Voltaggio's Frederick restaurant will once again offer a la carte dining.

By Maura Judkis | 04:20 PM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Frederick, Restaurants

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: A who's who of craft brews

By Fritz Hahn

D.C. will host tastings and special events with some of America's best-known breweries.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Beer, Events

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 03/21/2013

A ritual sock-burning, cocktails at Artini, comedy madness and more weekend picks

By Lavanya Ramanathan

With parties highbrow and low, concerts and Easter egg rolls, there's something for everyone.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:41 PM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend's Best

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 03/21/2013

This Thing You Should Try: The Real Obama at Bub and Pop's

By Fritz Hahn

A new M Street sandwich shop called Bub and Pop's offers Italian hoagies, Philly-style subs and a very delicious import from Chicago.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:28 PM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dupont Circle, Restaurants, Sandwiches, This Thing You Should Try

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Metal Mayhem and second chances to see Rihanna, Solange, Animal Collective

By Ryan Little

Metal Mayhem and second chances to see Rihanna, Solange, Animal Collective

By Ryan Little | 11:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Get in gear to try these food trucks, while you can

By Tim Carman

As DC food trucks face new rules, fans of cheap eats should get in line. Here are three good bets.

By Tim Carman | 11:26 AM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Food, The $20 Diner

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Okay, it's confirmed: Owning a bar is the best job in the world

By Alex Baldinger

D.C. nightlife impresario Joe Englert makes a persuasive argument.

By Alex Baldinger | 05:36 PM ET, 03/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Download a map of the best cherry blossom locations

By Alex Baldinger

Whether this is your first spring in Washington or you just need a seasonal refresher, this PDF should serve as your guide.

By Alex Baldinger | 01:56 PM ET, 03/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Get to know Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The NoVa-raised rocker returns for a sold out show tonight at the Black Cat.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:29 PM ET, 03/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/20/2013

RAMMY Awards: Post critics discuss the nominees

By Maura Judkis

Read what Tom Sietsema, Tim Carman and Fritz Hahn have to say about the finalists for the 2013 awards.

By Maura Judkis | 09:02 AM ET, 03/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:33 PM ET, 03/19/2013

2013 RAMMY Award finalists: Is your favorite restaurant on the list?

By Maura Judkis

Nominees in 16 categories will find out if they won on June 23.

By Maura Judkis | 07:33 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:22 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Meet the 2013 Beer Madness panel

By Joe Yonan

Our group of judges includes a returning congressman, two chefs and four readers.

By Joe Yonan | 06:22 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Beer, Beer Madness, Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/19/2013

'Oz' has another great and powerful weekend at the box office

By Stephanie Merry

The magical adventure raked in $42.2 million.

By Stephanie Merry | 04:00 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Box office, movies

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Get a sneak peak of Black Whiskey on Friday

By Fritz Hahn

The new bar and street art gallery hosts two free screenings of "The Ghost of Piramida," a documentary about the indie-electronic band Efterklang.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Logan Circle

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Review: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, "Push the Sky Away"

By Ryan Little

The Australian rock collective performs at a sold-out Music Center at Strathmore on Wednesday.

By Ryan Little | 12:43 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Bitters, burlesque and Brazilian beats

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson

Raise a caipirinha at Cafe Saint-Ex's final Brazilian night, welcome Brown Girls Burlesque to the Black Cat and explore the wines of Loudoun County during a special dinner at Magnolias at the Mill.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson | 07:02 AM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Zentan taps new chef: Jennifer Nguyen

By Tom Sietsema

Nguyen steps in as the downtown restaurant and Toronto chef Susur Lee prepare to part ways.

By Tom Sietsema | 06:06 PM ET, 03/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Three D.C. chefs nominated for James Beard Awards

By Tim Carman

With his seventh straight James Beard nomination, Restaurant Eve's Cathal Armstrong is approaching Susan Lucci territory.

By Tim Carman | 04:00 PM ET, 03/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: James Beard Awards, Restaurants, food

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Atoms For Peace performing at the Patriot Center in September

By Ryan Little

The Thom Yorke-fronted supergroup will perform songs from its debut album "Amok" in Fairfax.

By Ryan Little | 01:52 PM ET, 03/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, Tour Dates

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2013

The Rock and Roll Hotel is for sale. Got a spare $3 million?

By Fritz Hahn

Nightlife impresario Joe Englert runs the H Street rock club, but he doesn't own the building. He's hoping to change that.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, H Street

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/17/2013

Free and Easy: Poetry Out Loud, Nam June Paik and the Annapolis Film Festival

By Ryan Little

If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little | 09:02 AM ET, 03/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 03/15/2013

A third restaurant for Fabio Trabocchi: Casa Luca

By Tom Sietsema

The chef says the new osteria -- expected to open in June in the former Againn space -- will be the place he wanted Fiola to be before it went glam.

By Tom Sietsema | 04:31 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013

The music of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Every mile of the marathon brings another band, for better or worse.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, Music

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 03/15/2013

SoberRide returns for St. Patrick's Day

By Mark Berman

The cab fare is covered to $30, and if your fare is more than $30 you just have to pay anything over that amount.

By Mark Berman | 03:09 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FYI

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Everyone's French on the dance floor

By Fritz Hahn

The Francophonie Cultural Festival welcomes French DJs Issac Delusion and Make the Girl Dance and screens a documentary about the rise of techno.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Events

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 03/15/2013

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' not so incredible, and other new movies

By Alex Baldinger

Find out which film made a Post critic write: "I stopped taking notes when the woman disintegrated into a ball of writhing snakes."

By Alex Baldinger | 12:48 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2013

First time to the ballet? Take some tips from the experts

By Stephanie Merry

Dancers, choreographers and experts weigh in with advice for newbies.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dance, Theater

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 03/15/2013

'Life of Pi' and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 09:59 AM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dvds, movies

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson and GWAR to frighten Merriweather on June 17

By Ryan Little

Not for the squeamish, fake blood and revolting stage props will undoubtedly abound.

By Ryan Little | 04:13 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, Tour Dates

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Green Flash announces East Coast brewery in Virginia Beach

By Greg Kitsock

The San Diego producer of beers such as Hop Head Red, Palate Wrecker, West Coast IPA and Rayon Vert will open in the commonwealth in 2015.

By Greg Kitsock | 02:27 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Beer, Food,

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Kantutas, meaty Bolivian fare in Wheaton

By Tim Carman

When it's open, this Bolivian outpost packs meaty — and inexpensive — meals onto the menu.

By Tim Carman | 01:12 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants, The $20 Diner

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 03/14/2013

'Book of Mormon' ticket sales crash Kennedy Center site again

By Jessica Goldstein and Stephanie Merry

For the second time in two weeks, crowds hounding to see the blockbuster show find an inaccessible Web site.

By Jessica Goldstein and Stephanie Merry | 12:07 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Theater

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 03/14/2013

What to do this weekend: Embassy eats, Persian new year parties and French sounds

By Going Out Guide staff

Globally-inspired events to fill your weekend calendar.

By Going Out Guide staff | 11:53 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend's Best

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Derek Brown and Travis Croxton join us to talk 40 Eats

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Ask the pair about their plans for D.C., grill them about their favorite foods and cocktails or offer your own take on 40 Eats.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:51 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 40 Eats

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 03/14/2013

On Pi Day, 3.14 ways to celebrate in Washington

By Maura Judkis

Get deals on pizza, pie and baseball tickets to celebrate the mathematical constant.

By Maura Judkis | 09:35 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fake Holidays, Food

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Photos: Inside the carnivalesque Fojol Bros. headquarters in Hyattsville

By Tim Carman

The so-called Factory serves many purposes in the Fojol empire: commissary, flophouse, costume studio and war room.

By Tim Carman | 06:35 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Food, food trucks

Posted at 05:24 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Peregrine and Ceremony Coffee scooped up big awards at Coffee Fest

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Find out where you can taste "America's Best Espresso."

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 05:24 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caffeine news, coffee

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Jose Andres appeared on ABC's 'The Taste'

By Maura Judkis

The D.C. chef helped judge a tapas competition.

By Maura Judkis | 04:32 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jose Andres

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Watch March Madness on the biggest of big screens

By Fritz Hahn

Here's a list of 10-foot, 12-foot and even 22-foot projection screens showing this month's college basketball games.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Events, March Madness

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Whiskey, music and craic: Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

By Fritz Hahn

What are you doing for St. Patrick's Day? Check out our list of music and specials at dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Events, Music, St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Why you shouldn't feel guilty about eating rabbit with a side of carrots

By Maura Judkis

Carrots aren't a huge part of a rabbit's diet; the animals mostly eat hay.

By Maura Judkis | 12:51 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Food

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Morning links: Need a ride?

By Alex Baldinger

Soundtrack: Cowboy Junkies, performing tonight and Thursday at the Birchmere.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:36 AM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Links

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 03/12/2013

A field guide to the Gryphon, opening March 13

By Maura Judkis

The bar may be trying to emulate its namesake with this combination of creatures.

By Maura Judkis | 05:26 PM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Dupont Circle, Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Arlington looks to expand vending hours for food trucks

By Tim Carman

The county has proposed interim fixes to its vending ordinance until it can enact more comprehensive changes.

By Tim Carman | 01:29 PM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Arlington, food trucks

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Woolly Mammoth's 34th season examines the dark side of American optimism

By Maura Judkis

The season's selections all examine the dark side of American optimism.

By Maura Judkis | 12:57 PM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Theater

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Cantina Marina is back

By Alex Baldinger

One of D.C.'s best outdoor eating and drinking spaces has ended its annual winter hibernation.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:57 AM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Openings, Southwest

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Morning links: Packing up the beach

By Alex Baldinger

New York Avenue Beach Bar is no more; Nationals Park restaurants springing to life.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:16 AM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Links

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Nightlife Agenda: French DJs, half-price beer and U Street Music Hall's anniversary

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson

Plus: Celebrate Ghana's independence day with the dance craze that's way better than the Harlem Shake.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson | 07:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 03/11/2013

The Post's Food staff went on a meatless bender. Here's what they ate.

By Lavanya Ramanathan

How do D.C.'s top restaurants for omnivores fare when it comes to wowing vegetarians?

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:03 PM ET, 03/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: vegan, vegetarian

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Derek Brown to open Eat the Rich and more?

By Tom Sietsema

The Shaw oyster bar, a collaboration with Travis Croxton from the Rappahannock Oyster Company, is slated for an August opening.

By Tom Sietsema | 12:06 PM ET, 03/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Derek Brown, Restaurants, Shaw

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Free and Easy: Environmental Film Fest and free jazz

By Ryan Little

If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little | 11:36 AM ET, 03/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, Free and Easy

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Amiri Baraka: Still agitating after all these years

By Ryan Little

The poet and playwright performs this weekend at Bohemian Caverns.

By Ryan Little | 03:32 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Performances, U Street

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 03/08/2013

'Oz the Great and Powerful' not so great, and other new movies

By Amy Joyce

Also opening: "Yossi," "Greedy Lying Bastards" and "Lore."

By Amy Joyce | 03:18 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Spring forward and party until 4 a.m. (as long as Metro isn't your ride home)

By Fritz Hahn

You'll lose an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time on Saturday night, but you won't lose a single second of bar-hopping.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:11 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Grab an early brunch near the Verizon Center before Georgetown-Syracuse

By Fritz Hahn

Irish breakfast, bottomless mimosas and other ways to fill up near the arena.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:37 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Brunch, Penn Quarter

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Celebrate International Women's Day with "Be/Longing," Bette Davis and bubbly

By Maura Judkis

Celebrate feminism with these events honoring strong women. Also: Free champagne.

By Maura Judkis | 01:05 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/08/2013

You've seen our list, now show us your 40 Eats

By Alex Baldinger

Snap an Instagram of your favorite dish and it might end up in next year's list.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:57 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 40 Eats, Food

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Suna to shutter on Saturday

By Tom Sietsema

The three-month-old Capitol Hill restaurant opened "at a weird time," says chef and co-owner Johnny Spero.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:22 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/08/2013

'Red Dawn' and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 09:37 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dvds, movies

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Old and new, fused with rubber at the Phillips

By Michael O'Sullivan

Amid themes of death and decay, rubber sculptures interact with archive pieces.

By Michael O'Sullivan | 04:41 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Weekend Section

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Postal Service tickets on sale Friday; Animal Collective adds second 9:30 Club show

By Ryan Little

If you're making summer concert plans, now is the time to grab tickets.

By Ryan Little | 03:03 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013

What to do this weekend: Whiskey Walk, D.C. United and Dubfire

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Catch Oscar nominee "War Witch," or a St. Patrick's bar crawl.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, Weekend's Best

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Maggie Rose comes home with shows at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club

By Fritz Hahn

The Potomac-raised country singer performs Friday and Saturday.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:50 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bethesda, Music

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Nha Trang, vibrant Vietnamese in Falls Church

By Tim Carman

Hidden in a decrepit section of the Eden Center, Nha Trang turns out star-worthy dishes.

By Tim Carman | 12:27 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Restaurants, The $20 Diner

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 03/07/2013

The 40 dishes Washingtonians shouldn't live without in 2013

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Through Twitter and e-mail, readers nominated hundreds of dishes, and after a thorough vetting, we arrived at our 40.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:32 AM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 40 Eats, Food

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Morning links: Ramen city

By Alex Baldinger

Morning links: Ramen city

By Alex Baldinger | 10:18 AM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Links

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Highlights: DC Independent Film Festival

By Stephanie Merry

Get ready for five days of films that prove big budgets don't necessarily predict quality.

By Stephanie Merry | 02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, movies

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Snowquester: What's open, what's closed and snow specials

By Alex Baldinger

Federal workers have the day off, school systems across the area are closed but many points of interest -- museums, bars, restaurants -- are open for business.

By Alex Baldinger | 10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Events, Museums, Snowquester

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Snowquestered? Take advantage of these deals

By Fritz Hahn

Bars and restaurants will open early and offer happy hour deals if the government closes on Wednesday.

By Fritz Hahn | 05:39 PM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Snowquester

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Listen Up: U Street Music Hall's anniversary playlist

By Fritz Hahn

The club's resident mixmasters created a special playlist in honor of the club's third birthday.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:53 PM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, U Street Music Hall

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Celebrating Irish culture for St. Patrick's Day

By Fritz Hahn

Skip the St. Patrick's Day bar crawls to celebrate Irish music, theater and dancing.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Roundup: Who's starring on D.C.'s stages in the months ahead?

By Stephanie Merry

Kathleen Turner, Idina Menzel, Mandy Patinkin and other thespians you'll see acting locally in the seasons ahead.

By Stephanie Merry | 03:19 PM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Theater

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Hip-hop festival highlights Kennedy Center's 2013-14 season

By Katherine Boyle

Nas will perform his seminal album "Illmatic" with the National Symphony Orchestra during the "One Mic: Hop-Hop Culture Worldwide" festival.

By Katherine Boyle | 11:18 AM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Theater

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Nightlife Agenda: St. Patrick's Day comes early

By By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson

This week's Nightlife Agenda includes two pre-St. Patrick's Day bar crawls, global hip-hop performers and a date auction benefiting the Washington Humane Society.

By By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson | 07:00 AM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 03/04/2013

'Jack the Giant Slayer' climbs to the top spot at box office

By Stephanie Merry

The action adventure raked in $28 million, which is hardly a fairy tale ending.

By Stephanie Merry | 05:51 PM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Box office, movies

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Update: Morrissey cancels North American tour, including April 5 D.C. show

By Alex Baldinger

If you missed him at Strathmore earlier this year, the idolized, iconoclastic crooner is back for more.

By Alex Baldinger | 05:00 PM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, Tour Dates

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Mothership set to launch for dinner on Tuesday

By Tim Carman

Stephan Boillon, owner of the El Floridano food truck, made his bricks-and-mortar debut in Park View on March 5.

By Tim Carman | 03:31 PM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/04/2013

The peak bloom period for the cherry blossoms is March 26-30

By Alex Baldinger

Mark your calendars for March 26-30.

By Alex Baldinger | 01:32 PM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Free & Easy: Nordic cooking, Sam Lipsyte, Left Bank Quartet

By Ryan Little

If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little | 12:34 PM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Events, Free and Easy

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013

The Sequester Dining Guide, a primer on eating well on a budget

By Tim Carman

During these dark sequestered days, we need cheap eats more than ever.

By Tim Carman | 11:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Food

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Morning Links: Winter storms and cherry blossoms

By Alex Baldinger

Soundtrack: Alt-J, performing tonight at the 9:30 Club. The show is sold out.

By Alex Baldinger | 10:26 AM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Links

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Kenyan mash-ups make for thrilling cheap eats at Swahili Village

By Tim Carman

In Beltsville, Tim Carman finds a trove of international flavors from Kenya, Ethiopia, Britain and the Indian subcontinent.

By Tim Carman | 05:04 PM ET, 03/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: The $20 Diner

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013

"A Place at the Table," "Phantom" and other movies opening this weekend

By Amy Joyce

Cold war thriller or food documentary? Frankenstein hunt or attempt to oust Pinochet?

By Amy Joyce | 04:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Where to drink this weekend: Beuchert's Saloon on Capitol Hill

By Fritz Hahn

After opening quietly on Tuesday, Beuchert's Saloon is serving retro cocktails and farm-fresh meals on Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, Capitol Hill, Openings

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 03/01/2013

ArtJamz outgrows its old space

By Maura Judkis

Paint-and-sip art space ArtJamz is upgrading to a large Dupont loft.

By Maura Judkis | 03:03 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Dupont Circle, Openings

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Art for the weekend: "HELLO my name is" at the Fridge

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Street artists show off trademark tags and styles.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:56 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, art parties, galleries

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013

'Drunk History' filming tonight at Smith Commons

By Fritz Hahn

Funny or Die's popular web series is coming to H Street NE tonight.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bars, comedy, Events, H Street

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Park Chan-wook's buzzy "Stoker" opens the Korean Film Festival tonight

By Michael O'Sullivan

Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook makes the jump to Hollywood with "Stoker," the opening-night film of DC's Korean Film Festival

By Michael O'Sullivan | 12:25 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 03/01/2013

'The Master' and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 09:41 AM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dvds, movies

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Going Out Guide: March, 2013