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Jun 22, 2023

Why So Many Tattes? We Traversed The Bakery’s D.C. Empire In One Day To Find Out

The Boston-based bakery chain already has 10 local locations, with more to come. What’s the deal?

Apr 07, 2023

Dispatches From A Rainy Rat Abatement In Northwest D.C.

Ever wondered how D.C. eradicates an infestation? Well, this is at least how they try.

Apr 04, 2023

Dispatches From A Heated NBA 2K Tournament At D.C.’s Newest Esports Venue

NBA 2K teams competed for a $60,000 grand prize at District E, the new pro gaming venue in Gallery Place from Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Aug 01, 2022

Which Rice Reigned Supreme At The D.C. Jollof Festival Saturday? Actually, It Was Two Of Them

Our writer went to the DC Jollof Festival pinning her hopes on Ghana, but had to admit that some of the others were also pretty delicious.

Jul 29, 2022

Dispatches From The Opening Of Georgetown’s New Airplane-Themed Glossier Store

Despite a mid-morning Friday opening, the Glossier fans came out in droves.

Jul 13, 2022

Wegmania On Wisconsin: Dispatches From The Opening Of D.C.’s First Wegmans

The new Wisconsin Avenue Wegmans celebrates its grand opening with singing, photos, and a fife and drum band?

May 23, 2022

Dispatches From Seltzerland, The Hard Seltzer Fest That Bubbled Up On D.C.’s Hottest Day Of Spring

Imagine our surprise to find that the hard seltzers were almost outnumbered at Seltzerland. DCist tried them anyway … for journalism.

Apr 12, 2022

I Tried As Many Cherry Blossom-Flavored Things As Possible In A Day. Here’s How It Went

Too many businesses to count roll out cherry blossom specials — here’s DCist’s take on some that will be around for a few more days.

Apr 05, 2022

Dispatches From BINGOAT (Yes, That’s BINGO With Goats)

Goat bingo, or BINGOAT, is ideal for those who don’t want to pretend to work out while hanging out with goats.

Feb 07, 2020

Dispatches From A Rage Room

You pay to destroy things — pottery, glass, metal, technology — using your choice of weapon.

 
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