May 26, 2017
Pentagon City’s New Sugar Factory American Brasserie Takes Indulgence To The Next Level
Including 36 oz “goblet” cocktails, “monster” burgers, “insane” milkshakes, and even a $99 ice cream sundae for 12.
Oct 04, 2016
The History Of The Senate’s Sweet Candy Desk
Senate Republicans have a lock on the candy desk, a drawer for sweet-toothed legislators from both sides of the aisle.
May 02, 2016
Police Are Looking For Suspects Who Were Spotted Photographing, Watching Children In Northwest
MPD has also increased visibility in targeted areas around schools and playgrounds.
D.C. police today warned parents and kids to avoid candy that isn’t factory-wrapped. Well, at least they’re not advising that you get your kids’ bounty X-rayed. (Yes, it has happened.)
Good Stuff Eatery and Co Co. Sala introduce milkshake-inspired chocolates just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Oct 26, 2011
Gray Proposes Tax Increase on Movie Concessions
Can we call it the Junior Mint tax? Mayor Vince Gray will reportedly propose a five percent sales tax on concessions sold at movie theaters around the city.
Nov 01, 2010
The Halloween Candy Buy Back Is Just Wrong
First, retailers pushed “Black Friday” specials back to infringe on the prime costume-making season. Then, Halloween displays started getting pulled earlier and earlier to prepare for the winter holiday seasons. But in this burgeoning war against Halloween in America, this is where I draw the line: Halloween Candy Buy Back programs.
Nov 02, 2009
Where’s Your Halloween Costume, Mr. President?
So President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama opened up the White House to trick-or-treaters on Saturday, which is pretty cool. Kids from 11 D.C. area schools were invited to come by and meet the first couple as they handed out this administration’s version of a Halloween treat: White House M&Ms, a sugar cookie, and … you guessed it, dried fruit. Talk about boo. Michelle is clearly dressed up for the holiday here,…
Jul 15, 2009
Meet Your New Peeps
A Peeps store at National Harbor sounded pretty absurd on its face. What does a Peeps store do once Easter is over and the Post’s uploaded its last Peeps Show image? DCist has the answer. At a media luncheon hosted by the National Confectioners Association today, this writer learned that Peeps isn’t just expanding into the National Harbor. Peeps is making a move on Christmas—and Halloween. The following images may shock more traditional readers. Be…