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Men's Guide: Getting Groomed in DC

I still can't figure out why my boyfriend doesn't desire a day at the spa like I do. It's especially odd, because there are all kinds of barbershops, boutique salons and spas that cater to the manly men of this city. Maybe he thinks that a $100 treatment called "The Commander in Chief" that includes a manicure is both emasculating and expensive? It sounds good to me. Anyway, here are a few spots in Washington where you can clean up your filthy boyfriend. More »

3:25 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By crichert
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Latest by mcas: Where is that picture of bearded guy from? That looks like University of Florida Professor Gene Thursby (retired)... Apparently, this is the only picture of him on the internet... [www.spiritualityandhealth.ufl.edu] more »

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DC's Best Macaroni & Cheese

A few weeks ago I was raving to my father-in-law about Rustico, a neighborhood restaurant in Alexandria, VA, just outside of DC. Between its 331 types of beer and new American cuisine, I figured it'd be a great place to take him on his next visit. But when I said that my favorite meal there was macaroni and cheese, he laughed. "You go to a restaurant for macaroni and cheese? How much is it?" "$16," I whimpered and his laughter intensified. You know, maybe I am a fool. But damn it, ex-editor Chris's write up of New York's best restaurants for mac and cheese was one of the most read posts of 2007 on Gridskipper. So I can't be the only idiot. Maybe as current editor John said, "All these urban sophisticates are just softies once you crack the surface." Regardless, whether you're a fool, urban softy, or yuppie who can't fathom paying $0.50 for something when you could pay $16 for it, here's are DC's best restaurants for mac and cheese. (photo) More »

10:51 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By zeverson
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Latest by monkeyrotica: Gruyere? Lobster? Crawfish? WTF? Hands down, best REAL soul food mac n cheese in DC is at Levi's Port Cafe. So good you'll smack your momma, and the smothered porkchops? This is where porkchops go when they die. more »

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The Best Eggs Benedict in DC

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! () More »

11:02 AM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By kboyle
2,006 views, 4 comments

Latest by null: Comment on The Best Eggs Benedict in DC Eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch food, too. I would say the best I've had in DC are, hands down, the offering at Hook. They've always been perfectly cooked with creamy, runny yolks and more »

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Washington's Wilderness

Spring has sprung and along with the cherry blossoms and cute baby animals is a raging army of workaholics just dying to break out of the office and go totally wild. Not some bikini blitz or a round of jello shots — we're talking into the wild, you know . . nature. More »

2:39 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Andrew Evans
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DC Taxis Getting New Pricing Scheme Washington, D.C., is moving forward with its plan to require meters in all taxicabs by June 1, with the month of May given over to warnings for those who haven't yet installed them. From June, cab pricing will no longer be determined by the current system, made up of 22 concentric zones, but instead with a more straightforward distance method. The initial cost will be $3, plus $0.25 for each sixth of a mile driven; each additional rider will cost $1.50. What will May be like, with the potential for two systems to be operating at the same time? Confusing. [WaPo; non-DC meter: aleksejs.busarovs/flickr]

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Best of DC 2008

Last week the Washington City Paper came out with its annual Best of, with a multitude of categories both essential (Best Burger, Best Bikini Wax, Best Place to Have Your Mom Buy You Slacks) and arbitrary (Best Front Desk Operators, Best Remnant of the Liberal Media, Best Wonk). Some highlights after the jump. (Holzer sculpture: afagen/flickr) More »

1:40 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By John Rambow
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DC's Top Ice Cream and Gelato Shops

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)

11:11 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By kboyle
1,198 views, 6 comments

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DC: The Best Tuna Tartare in Town

It's bizarre. Washington, D.C., is not on the coast, doesn't have an abundance of top-tier seafood restaurants, and the Asians have been shunted to the suburbs. But a lot of DC restaurants serve excellent tuna tartare, the most delicious pink, moist, fishy-smelling appetizer that doesn't leave you picking hair out of your teeth afterwards. (photo)

3:40 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By zeverson
2,371 views, 6 comments

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DC's Best Wine Stores

Back in college I thought I was allergic to wine; a few glasses and I'd have a two-day hangover. But then I graduated, got a job, and was able to afford wine out of a bottle. Good bye Franzia, hello muse! But as much as I enjoy wine now, I hate the pretense that goes with it at some stores and restaurants. It's been a while since I gnawed on bark, so saying a wine has a "slightly oaky tint" doesn't tell me whether or not I'll like it. And the prices can be even more off putting. When I'm in your store at noon on a Tuesday reeking of last night, wearing a t-shirt that says "Dykes against Bush," with a cigarette butt in my hair, do I look like I'm in the market for a $30 "special occasion" wine? Here are some DC area wine stores that offer good selections at reasonable prices with minimal affectation. (photo)

1:45 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By zeverson
3,102 views, 21 comments

Latest by ljhutchins: Church Street Cellars in Vienna has become my favorite wine store in the area by far. more »

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DC's Independent Music Stores

If video killed the radio, then the iTunes and other downloadable music options have effectively killed the music store. OK, not entirely. While a few of the independent music stores that I had planned to include on this list — Kemp Hill Music and Orpheus Records — have closed or will soon, a handful of DC's independent music stores have survived the war. Here's a few of my favorites — add yours in the comments.

10:50 AM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By crichert
792 views, 1 comment

Find DC Farmers Markets Fast The Washington Post has a great map compiling the hundreds of farmers markets in the metro area. What makes it most useful is the ability to filter by day as well as by area. Trending up at most of these markets are outlets selling meat and dairy — "People are treating their trip to the farmers market as one-stop shopping," says one of the co-directors for a group of the markets. (Carly & Art/flickr)

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Confederate Washington

Yankee liberal John F. Kennedy referred to Washington as a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm, but that ain't so funny if you know your history. The Union came mighty close to losing its capital to the Confederacy, and if it wasn't for Grant pulling his troops out of Richmond, Washingtonians would all be speaking Southern. But the War of Northern Aggression is finally, officially, actually over and time heals all wounds, right? Exceptin' the ones that don't heal — that's what rememberin' is for! Not racism or bigotry folks, but a simple celebration of the South and the fine American tradition of insurrection. Seein' as half the tourists who visit the Union come from Dixieland and the rest of 'em is good ol' boys, Washington, D.C., demands its very own list of confederate highlights. Alas, none of the following venues take Confederate dollars, yet. (spike 55151/flickr)

4:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Andrew Evans
839 views, 3 comments

Latest by Zach Everson: @Saint Andrew: You sure? I can swear you were sporting that cap at the last Gridskipper DC team outing. more »

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DC's Most Overrated Restaurants

When I told my friend that I wanted to do a post on DC's most overrated restaurants, he sagely said that there is not enough room on the Internet to list them all. It's a phenomenon I don't understand. Unrelenting praise and enormous crowds in this city are always elevating mediocre, overpriced restaurants. Could it be that Washington as a whole lacks taste? Put down your theories in the comments; in the meantime, here's a list of the worst of the worst.

1:20 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By crichert
8,686 views, 31 comments

Latest by dc015: Um, if you dislike Jaleo, it's probably because you've never had tapas in Spain. It's easily the most authentic in DC and it definitely rivals the many good options in NY. You're putting it on the overrated list more »

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Stoner D.C.

Weed lovers in D.C. find themselves wading through a pool of over-accomplished and pompous d-bags. So chill, brah, and partake in many of the fine red-eye friendly eating establishments and thought-provoking outdoor activities. It's hard to brave the tourist haunts and general public when you're sober, so numb the pain a little and blow your mind at some of D.C.'s more stimulating attractions. (photo) More »

4:50 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By rarmendariz
1,540 views, 5 comments

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DC's Newseum Launches

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. More »

1:45 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By kboyle
1,458 views, 9 comments

Latest by thefrontpage: Why on earth does a "museum" dedicated to freedom of the press in D.C. charge a ridiculously stupid $20 to walk in the door? Come on, people! Aside from bus-riding school groups and a few wayward tourists, we know a more »

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The Sex and Swingers Clubs of the DC Area

Whether you are a bi-curious woman who's part of a couple, a hardcore swinger without time for idle chitchat, a bear into the leather scene, someone who thinks fat-bottomed girls make the rockin' world go 'round, a confused man willing to put part of yourself into a hole in a wall and hope for the best, an elderly homosexual into autoeroticism, or a dedicated practitioner of doggystyle, Washington, DC, has a club for you. Although these sex and swingers clubs cater to a wide range of interests, most them have another thing in common: they bill themselves as "classy." (For the record, and to protect my wife's integrity, all research for this piece was conducted online or through interviews. And what's below the jump is NSFW, unless of course you work for Gridskipper.) (photo)

12:56 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By zeverson
6,026 views, 1 comment

Latest by Serolf Divad: Good thing, too... because if I'm going to boink my partner in a cage while others look on and play with themselves, I'd want the club I do it in to be classy. more »