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As much as I love the holidays, I’m not sure my body can handle much more sugar, liquor and late nights. What’s that? I can be an adult and turn in early or turn down the sugary treats?! Nonsense! Life is short and Christmas only comes once a year. And you can always nap under your desk at the office (I’m hoping my boss doesn’t actually read this blog…). Now I will go back to my Oreo Truffles — an excellent breakfast — while you can catch up on your morning reading. Happy holidays!
- Greater Greater Washington took a look at the 2010 Census estimates to see that Ward 6 is the fastest growing Ward in the city.
- DCist looked at Tommy Wells’ answer for the city’s budget issues.
- H Street Great Street has the details on a new express bus line that will come through H Street.
- Washington Business Journal reported that Stanton is requesting another year to nail down its financing for the Hine School project.
- Young & Hungry and Urban Daddy are excited for Smith Common. The opening is delayed due a few last minute permit issues but they expect to be open in time for New Years.
- Urban Daddy and the Washington Post also got a peek at the soon-to-open Toki Underground (this one has been a LONG time coming. Two years at least!)
- An ode to Trusty’s, courtesy of Young & Hungry.
- Smorgie interviewed Erik Holzherr from Wisdom. And if you have yet to try his spiked apple cider, get over there soon. It’s perfect on these cold nights.
- Dear Washington Post, thank you. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
The steak & cheese at Trusty’s is merely adequate while the one nextdoor at Lucky Carryout really hits the spot. I prefer mine “dressed” (L/T/M) but they’re more than happy to serve it al fresco with just steak and cheese. And their wings & mambo sauce are just right: fried hard and crispy. The rest of the menu is pretty standard, but those sandwiches and wings really shine and not just with greasiness.