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To say I love Eggs Benedict would be a bit of an understatement. One of the greatest challenges I face at brunch is wrenching myself away from my beloved Eggs Benny and trying other options on the menu. This post is a roundup of my favorite restaurants for Eggs Benedict in the District. It is also purely selfish, as I'm hoping to get suggestions on some fantastic new Eggs Benedict spots to satisfy my craving. Comments welcome! ()

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Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos, Olympic marathoner Don Kardong once said. He was right. There is simply no way to survive a sweltering DC summer without that frozen goodness, calories and all. So, why would you even try? Without further ado, your ice cream/gelato survival guide. Suggestions welcome via the comments. (foot-slogger/flickr)

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Meet the Newseum, the latest Arlington resident to flee the 'burbs for D.C. The museum, which opens to the public today, is at Pennsylvania Ave. and 6th St., NW., giving it a stunning view of the Capitol and proximity to thousands of fanny-packing (and ticket-buying) tourists. Artifacts range from pieces of the Berlin Wall to a bullet-ridden truck Time reporters drove through the Balkans in the 1990s. (No word on whether Hillary accompanied them.) In a town of free museums, the $20 price tag for the Newseum seems steep, but it's worth it. Totally broke? Check it out on your lunch break. Admission is free today only. Inside, some of the exhibits and items that make it worth a stop.

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Bars across the District know everything is more fun after a few cocktails, and childhood board games are no exception. In the mood for a little Carmen Sandiego? You're in luck. A number of local watering holes give tipsy patrons the chance to indulge their inner kid with games ranging from Jenga to checkers. Finally, you'll understand how your parents made it through four consecutive games of Monopoly. Check out the following spots if you're looking for some old-school entertainment. Suggestions welcome via the comments or the tip line, and don't forget our round-up of DC pub quizzes. (photo)

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In Washington, nothing says you've made it like proving you can out-drink and outsmart your friends. The city is overrun with wonks, all of whom seem to be drawn to DC's favorite beer-swilling, answer-hurling ritual: the pub quiz. As bars across the city cash in on your inner (or outer) nerd, be sure to check out the list below for some prime pub quiz spots. Suggestions welcome via the comments or the tip line. (photo)

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It's easy to neglect the sweeter side of life in an era that worships the twiggy Olsen twins over voluptuous icons like Marilyn Monroe. But that would be a darn shame given DC's excellent smattering of bakeries. Visit any of these local patisseries if you're looking for a reason to indulge. Suggestions welcome via the comments or the tip line. (photo)

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Yuppies across the District are embracing the green movement faster than Republican sycophants are moving to endorse newly-crowned party king John McCain. Otherwise known as the Whole Foods mafia, DC's organic-eating, nature-loving, yoga-practicing set is fueling the city's booming, eco-friendly retail market. Where can you find these environmentally conscious citizens? For a roadmap of their whereabouts, check out the following locations. Suggestions of further crunchy hippie hangouts welcome via the comments or tips.

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From the crimpers to the jelly shoes to that actor who became president, does anyone really want to relive the 1980s? Give them about five shots of cheap liquor, and the answer to that question is a resounding yes. It seems that even in the hippest of hipsters, there's a corner of the soul that revels in cheesy power ballads. If you'd do anything for love, here's a list of bars in the District of Columbia that'll drive you crazy. But buyer beware -- though DC's top 80s bars have great playlists, many leave something to be desired in other departments. Comments, suggestions, and/or disgust welcome in the comments or via the tipline.

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Flacks, chiefs of staff, and even lowly interns all have one thing in common: a need for cheap sustenance. Unfortunately, a good lunch deal on Capitol Hill can be hard to find. Cosi's and Starbucks are always a block or less away, but if the sight of one more Signature Salad is going to drive you mad, it may be time for you to try something new. Check out the following spots for good food that won't empty your wallet. More suggestions are welcome in the comments or via tips.

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They say Washington is Hollywood for ugly people. So maybe DC residents shouldn't be in pictures, but that's no reason they can't watch. Mainstream movie theaters dot the District, but Washington also has a number of venues where you can watch something besides Scream 8. Check out the following spots for an excellent silver screen experience. More suggestions welcome via the comments or tipline.

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You may not be a fat-cat lobbyist, but this month, you can dine like one for a week without breaking your bank. Between January 14 and January 20, nearly 200 DC-area restaurants are offering three-course lunch and dinner menus for $20.08 and $30.08 respectively. But choose carefully -- some Washington restaurants are known for the poor quality of their Restaurant Week selections. Still, whether you're in the mood for a succulent steak and a dirty martini or seared ahi tuna and a glass of sauvignon blanc, restaurant week has it all. Check out the following venues for meals that are sure to delight your palate. Further suggestions welcome in the comments or via the tipline.

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Curls. They're either the love of your life or the bane of your existence. Whether you want to go wild, tame them or just make them go away, be careful selecting your stylist. The Shirley Temple look was cute when you were five, but it doesn't look so hot in your 20s and 30s. One bad chop (cringe) can lead to months of damage control. If you're looking for a stylist savior, check out the following establishments. Suggestions more than welcome via the comments or the tipline.

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You've taken family and friends on umpteen trips to the Mall, the National Gallery and DC establishments like Old Ebbitt Grill. With visitors once again swooping down for the holidays, what on earth are you going to do with them? Take your guests to some DC spots that are on a less-travelled tourist path (though, let's face it, the fanny-packers are everywhere). More suggestions welcome in the comments or via the tip line.

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Thanks to blog reports about tap-dancin' Larry Craig, most Washingtonians know they can check out the bathrooms in Union Station for a good time. But plenty of scandalous liaisons begin in more "respectable" -- and hygienic -- DC establishments. Young interns and staffers quickly learn that if they don't want to be the next Monica, they'd better check for that wedding ring tan because Mr. Salt-and-Pepper also may be Mr. Wife-and-Three-Kids. His ego has ballooned during his time in Washington, and, if you're friendly, he just might have the cojones to invite you back to his Capitol Hill digs or to a local hotel room. Ew. If puffy politicos aren't your bag, baby, be on guard at the following establishments. More suggestions welcome in the comments or via tips.

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"The poets have been curiously silent on the subject of cheese," the English writer G.K. Chesterton said. Unless their mouths were filled with a buttery gouda, it's hard to imagine why. Cheese is the nectar of the gods, or at least that's what we call it in my home state, Wisconsin. Picture my surprise when I moved to the DC and realized cheese shops in the city are scarcer than Mike Gravel supporters. Attention cheese lovers: If Kraft singles and Safeway just aren't cutting it anymore, here are a few outposts of good cheese in the wild, wild District of Columbia. Suggestions welcome in the comments or via the tipline.

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Stuck in DC over the holidays? Whether your boss is making you work Friday or you just didn't have the cash for a plane ticket home, gather up some of your fellow District transplants and make it a holiday worth remembering (or not, depending on how much fun you have at the pub).

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DC without partisan sparring is like Rudy Giuliani without divorce papers. If it's not happening now, look for it in the next five minutes. But if there's one thing all District residents should agree on, it is the awesomeness of falafel. Never had it? You haven't lived. The fried balls of chickpeas are flavored with onion, garlic, cumin, and other spices and served alone or in a pita, drizzled with tahini, or with sesame seed sauce. Check out this list for the best falafel restaurants in DC. Falafel fiends are welcome to add more via the comments or the tipline.

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