We've talked about D.C.'s walkability before a bit, but have yet to delve into the implications of the online tool at Walkscore.com, which rates the walkability of cities and neighborhoods around the country. Walkscore launched in late May, and many other local bloggers noted the site then. The online tool allows you to plug in your own address in order to receive a "walkability score" based on the closeness of amenities like grocery stores, bars......

As we mentioned before, the 2009 Washington DC/Baltimore Zagat Guide was released yesterday. While there have been numerous questions about the methodology used for ratings, the Guides still deserve a lot of respect for compiling the opinions of so many diners and venturing where no Michelin Guide would go. Zagat Guide founders Tim and Nina Zagat were in town publicizing the newest edition and hitting up some of the top local restaurants when they sat......

The 2009 Washington DC/Baltimore Zagat Guide was released today. A lot of the top ten names remain as the most recent previous years, with some newcomers. They also published some interesting data about D.C. dining (national averages are in brackets). Out of 20 guide locations, D.C. diners eat out less than the national average at 2.9 times a week [3.3], but are more generous tippers, ranking fifth with 19.2 percent [19.0 percent]. Either D.C. diners......

Rugby fans, rejoice! This Sunday, the Embassy of New Zealand presents the Tenth Annual Ambassador's Shield Match at Trinity College. When it comes to rugby, the Kiwis represent: the New Zealand All-Blacks, currently the top-ranked team in the world, is the game's most legendary team. Maria Vastola, the Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU) Women's Select Side, tells us point blank that the Shield Match is "highest quality rugby you will get in......