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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Not Too Refined to Eat
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Nicaro
In the heart of downtown Silver Spring--but not Silver Sprung--Nicaro is an independently owned and operated restaurant. I was first tempted inside by its simple yet compelling menu (and its punctuation), which features dishes such as "Home Made Tuscan Salami. Goat Cheese Kumquat Mousse. Marinated Olives" and "Roasted Halibut. Wild Asparagus. Smoked Bacon. Yellow Corn. Morel Mushroom Dressing." Clearly the ingredients are front and center here, and while it's easy to develop favorites with thoughtful dishes such as these, keep in mind that executive chef/owner Pedro Matamoros is constantly switching it up to feature local, seasonal foods. Formerly of the Tabard Inn, Matamoros has managed to create a restaurant that is top-notch and chic, yet still comfortable and laid-back. It's the perfect destination for any kindred soul who loves seafood bouillabaisse, but resents having to be on one's best behavior to eat it. |
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Drinks of D'Gods
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D'Vines
Having lived within 3 blocks of Rodman's for 3 years, you could say I was a very spoiled beer-drinker. And even when I didn't buy my brews in that enchanted discount gourmet grocery, it was at another upper NW fine beer/wine/liquor shop. So when I moved across the park, I was in for a shock. Not only did selections suck, but they were expensive to boot. And carrying six-packs across neighborhoods is something less than charming. Imagine my relief then when D'Vines appeared! From the same people who run De Vinos in Adams Morgan, a deluge of delicious, carefully selected craft beers arrived! Also a lot of wines, but I don’t drink those things. Right outside the Columbia Heights Metro Station, it's hard to avoid, so pop in for some Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale, Old Chub, or Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout. Drink up! |
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Monday, June 30, 2008
The Art of the Drink
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Teaism
Nothing beats the nasty overlapping density of Washington summer humidity than a cool-down period at Teaism, located in three parts of the city. That is, if you don’t have a rooftop pool. The teashop boasts the solution to utopia in a cup of brewed leaves that is fragrant and tasty year-round, whether in the brisk winter or death of summer. Among the traditional oolong, earl grey and jasmine leaves there's "Now and Zen," "Mind and Body," and yes, "World Peace" which emphasizes a lot of "ORGANIC" peppermint as well as licorice root and cloves. If it's hot out, there's a nice selection of iced versions to sip and cool down with. The light, airy and rustic wood interior is meant to transport tea sippers to an undefined part of Asia where Grandma's cabin might have landed across the Pacific. However, despite its shabby-chic stripped-wood look, the cozy tea house serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as afternoon tea and a gourmet market of scones, cookies and, of course, loose tea leaves. It's a great alternative to the Starbucks's that dot every other corner of Connecticut Avenue. |
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
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Pyramid Atlantic
Are you in need of a robot quilt? A witty, but slightly perverse greeting card? A skein of handspun, vegan yarn? Well then what you need is a crafty bastard. This arts & crafts fair has become so freakin' popular over the last several years that this year they're actually having two--the first of which is in Silver Spring on June 28 from 10 am to 5 pm. Hosted at the equally radical Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center (home to paper-making, screen-printing, and more), you'll find original artwork designed and handmade by the actual artists, who are on site to chat about their work, and often creating new crafts while they man their tables. Media range from papercrafts to fiber to furniture to pottery, and it's a great place to garner ideas for new projects and spend that economic stimulus check supporting a local, DIY crafter. |
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Lucky Lindy
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Lindy's Red Lion
Lindy's is your typical faux dive. Faux because it's located in upscale Foggy Bottom, just a few doors down from fancy Kinkead's and adjacent to the most expensive undergraduate school in America, George Washington University. If you have time to eat in, climb the stairs to the bar. I prefer the take-out counter downstairs; I can avoid the college scene, and for some reason, the food tastes fresher when you order to go. For those of you past the age of 22, eating here will give you flashbacks of college and the "Freshman 15." The burgers. Oh, the burgers! Carnivores can feast on Lindy's 24 variations of everyone's favorite beef sandwich. If you have the appetite for it, order the mini-burger special: four slider-size burgers (with almost any of the special toppings), fries, and a 22-oz. soda for $7.99. Try the Davy Crockett, Lindy's most popular burger with hickory BBQ sauce mixed with bacon and fried onions, plus lettuce and tomato. Le Club is also an excellent and reliable standby. If you can't eat red meat, you can substitute the beef with chicken. Burgers so tasty, even George Washington would be proud... and you know he cannot tell a lie. |
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I'm With The DJ
If the eclectic mix of musicmakers Jade Floyd brazenly chronicles in this stirring set of interviews aren't spinning, they're not living. Read their words, hear their music and appreciate the creativity of DC's newest/coolest/hottest disc jockeys. Huzzah.
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