, and its cliché-riddled plot doesn't even showcase its solid songbase as it could. more ›

The 30th Anniversary Capital Pride is this weekend with a parade kicking off at 6 p.m. tonight at Dupont Circle and a street festival tomorrow. Coinciding with the large celebration this weekend was the 12th annual D.C. Dyke March, which was this afternoon at 1 p.m. This week's Metroweekly magazine has lots more information about Capital Pride, including a profile of "D.C.'s own West Hollywood Porn Star" Tag Adams, who is participating in the parade... more ›

Pasta dishes are the often the fallback of the inexperienced cook, and rarely go beyond pre-packaged sauces. Perhaps it’s the low cost that permits so much abuse. When a package of a dried high quality variety only costs a few dollars, it’s a bit easier to neglect the pasta and not feel the slightest bit guilty. It’s a shame; simple pasta dishes require few ingredients, minimal preparation time, and have the potential to be truly great menu items. If you have ever mindlessly picked up a package of simple spaghetti and a jar of sauce for dinner we urge you to read on. Test your notion of what pasta is, and what it should be. more ›