Ah, Father’s Day – yet another holiday made up by greeting card companies. Actually, the U.S. government does recognize Dad’s Day as an official holiday thanks to President Johnson in 1966. It was anchored to the third Sunday in June in 1972. A true holiday for dad would provide for a 3-day weekend, but we […]
Nothing says summer is around the corner like a nice cold beer, make than a nice, cold, American brewed beer. Tonight marks the kick off of American Craft Beer Week at Smith Commons on H Street. The motto is “no fermentation without representation” and the week will offer a variety of American craft beers at […]
If there ever was a weekend to come to East City, Saturday May 14 would be it. With over 120 artists opening their studios and workshops in the towns of Brentwood, Hyattsville and Mount Rainier and six openings on Capitol Hill and H Street NE, the center of the DC art world has definitely shifted […]
On a recent morning visit to SOVA I discovered dirty chai. The shot of espresso cuts the sweetness of the chai perfectly and VAROOM! I climbed up the steep steps to the shabby chic “study hall” and wine bar upstairs. Properly fueled, it’s time to get down to business. Business, on this particular visit happened […]
As is standard for the 21st century entrepreneur, I spend a lot of time in coffee shops. I could easily sing the praises of all our many local options. The fact that one can so easily get a change of scenery and some social interaction while continuing to work and enjoy a nice cup of […]