Results tagged “wilsonboulevard”

Written by DCist Contributor Elisabeth Grant It was the best of times (for pumpkin lovers), it was the worst of times (for pumpkin haters). It's that time of year again; the leaves are starting to change, the weather's promising to get a little cooler (finally), and everything is starting to taste a little more pumpkin-y. But eaters and drinkers beware, not all pumpkin flavors are created equal. They can range from too-sweet fake to more...

Written by DCist contributor Andrew Chriss Falls Church offers a diverse array of ethnic cuisine, providing a homespun, lower cost alternative to higher-priced and better-decorated offerings in the District. That being said, it's been a while since the days when I frequented the BBQ, kosher deli, and pho establishments in Loehmann's Plaza. On this night, the destination was Eden Center, Falls Church's Vietnamese epicenter on Wilson Boulevard in Seven Corners. But where to eat? The...

We are food lovers, food enthusiasts, foodies -- whatever you want to call us. Basically we like to eat (good food). Alongside our enthusiasm comes the difficult task of trying to restrain ourselves from ordering everything off the menu when dining out. It's not because we’re that hungry, but because we want to sample all that the chef has to offer. This is one reason tasting menus are so fun. You get to try multiple...

MONDAY As we've said before: F.W. Thomas Performances rock, but credit curator and MC Adam Mazmanian—he aims to prove it. Tonight, it’s the Rock and Roll Edition of DC’s premiere reading series, featuring John Sellers reading from his new book (Perfect From Now On: How Indie Rock Saved My Life), Glenn Dixon discussing the secret porn of Christian rock, artist Mike Lowery emitting delightful odors, and Mazmanian himself, who’ll give rock gestures the Francois Delsarte...

FRIDAY: >> Print out this PDF and take it to Local 16 between 6 to 9 p.m. tonight to receive a free drink, courtesy the Not For Tourists Guide to Washington, DC 2007. They'll also be giving away free copies of the Guide. >> Local rockers The Pharmacy Prophets are brewing up a high-concept hootenanny at Iota tonight. When the band takes the stage, they'll simultaneously be filming live concert footage for a multimedia project...

Following a post not too long ago about pairing leftover Halloween candy with wine, a commenter posed an important question: Where can you find Maynards Wine Gums? These curious flavored gelatins are a mainstay in the canon of British candy. They rank high alongside Cadbury Crunchie (Butterfinger’s much more elegant British cousin), Cadbury Flake (a chocolate stick comprised of thin and delicate concentric layers of chocolate), and Nestle’s porous Aero bars (available in mint, caramel, etc.) seen in area purveyors of goodies hailing from Old Blighty. In order to serve the inquisitive reader and to sate our semiannual craving for Anglo sweets, we hit the road.

[Note: Last week, the comma that normally follows the word "Reader" in the title was inadvertently left off. Anyone who really feels strongly about that is invited to attend June Casagrande's signing at the Wilson Boulevard Olsson's in Court House this Wednesday at 7 p.m. She wrote a book about you, so eat your shoots and leaves and attend. 2111 Wilson.] MONDAY The Folger Shakespeare Library hosts Pulitzer prize-winning poet Charles Simic as he reads...

Momentum is building for the push to develop and improve the Columbia Pike corridor, stubborn Giant notwithstanding. A recent article in the Washington Business Journal notes that a significant piece of the development effort could begin to take shape as early as May of this year. An unidentified developer is prepared to close on a property at the corner of Columbia Pike and South Walter Reed Drive, across the street from the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, and turn it into a condominium complex with over 40,000 square feet of retail, the bulk of which could be a new Harris Teeter grocery store. The presence of a new, upscale grocer will likely put pressure on the Columbia Pike Giant, whose insistence on maintaining its low-slung, big box design has impeded efforts to increase the walkability and density of the commercial strip.

WEDNESDAY Fast Company’s Charles Fishman has a dirty little secret: he loves him some savings at Wal-Mart. It makes him all hot and bothered. But he feels really guilty about it, because, apparently, the retail behemoth may have certain deleterious effects on the marketplace. Who knew? Join Fishman as he discusses The Wal-Mart Effect at Politics and Prose. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 7 p.m. THURSDAY Pint-sized author and newly minted voiceover star Sarah Vowell will...

This week in music is all over the place, going from indie, to folkie, to blues, and yes, modern rock.

>> Who can forget T.C. Boyle's memorable turn in the movie Kinsey? Most of you, probably. Well, look: if you're an enthusiast of short stories, stop by Olsson's in Arlington this evening to meet T.C. Boyle, whose recent collection, Tooth and Claw, travels to the four corners of the globe to reveal men and women on the edge of primal fear, weird nature, and the threat of untimely death. 2111 Wilson Boulevard, 7 p.m.

For the past few weeks we've heard rumors buzzing around that Dr. Dremo's, a favorite dive-y hang-out in Arlington, had been sold and would soon be closing its doors. This news distressed us, because where exactly are we supposed to go to play outdoor beer pong come summertime, huh?! In fact, we were so perturbed that we actually picked up a phone, grabbed a notepad, and did this reporting thing that's all the rage.

Today we already told you about the movement to start planning for an Iraq War memorial. And as we already told you a few weeks ago, there's already a memorial of sorts in Clarendon keeping track of the number of U.S. service members killed in Iraq. And the number has gotten bigger. This morning we noticed the number has gone from 1,411 to 1,462. It doesn't keep pace with the latest number of U.S. dead in Iraq, which was at 1,485 when we checked this morning, but it still serves as a reminder to anyone who happens to pass the corner of North Hudson Street and Wilson Boulevard.

If you're in Clarendon, there's a mysterious sign on North Hudson Street, just off Wilson Boulevard, that you might want to check out. At first glance,  you might not know what it is, but closer examination and a little thought reveals that this simple sign is not so simple. Yet, it is.

Ah, Mardi Gras. The annual bacchanal of food, drink, more drink, bared breasts and parades. Can't make the trip to New Orleans this year? Next Tuesday, Feb. 8, a couple of local events will try to recreate some of the spirit of the season here in our own backyard.

(By DCist contributor Kanishka Gangopadhyay)