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Inside the House is a DCist feature offering an insider’s view of fine dining issues by the hostess at a D.C. restaurant. By DCist contributor Nadya S. Nikiforova As you probably know by now, a positive dining experience is a two-way street between the diner and the establishment. And the first step toward that is a phone call you make when asking for a reservation. Sounds simple, right? It is. But anyone who has ever…

This Thursday marks the final 3rd Thursday of the Seventh Street gallery corridor before the summer hiatus. Various galleries and cultural organizations in the area will be open late and feature contemporary art exhibitions, artist talks, snacks and beverages, special screenings and an artist-guided gallery crawl. To join the tour, meet at the Goethe Institut at 812 Seventh St. NW at 6:30 p.m. >> Of special interest is “Gina Denton: Signal” at Flashpoint. This…