Thanks to the holiday, What’s That You Say?, our roundup of the best comments, is a day late. But keep your comments coming, and don’t forget to register if you haven’t. You may already be a winner of the not-really-prestigious weekly avatar and username contests! Comment of the Week: jen209 on D.C. being named only the 8th gayest city in the country: So maybe we ARE the gayest, it’s just that all of our gays…

Pour Out a Forty for the Childe Harold The pilgrimage is at its end. After 40 years nestled on 20th street NW in Dupont Circle, the Childe Harold has closed its doors for good. A victim of increasing rents and lessors unwilling to negotiate, the Harold is one more example of how the face of Dupont Circle is ever-changing. The venerable institution held a lot of history, partly because of its ties to the music…

Chances are, unless you live in Columbia Heights you haven’t made it to the Waffle Shop since we recommended it last week. Despite a bit of controversy in the comments section, we firmly stand by our recommendation and hope you get there soon. If you still need a bit of inspiration to fuel a trip to the Heights for breakfast eats, then try the recipe below. It’s a brief departure from the more authentic recipe…

Sometimes you don’t want secrets getting out. There are little shops, restaurants, or bars tucked away in the recesses of lesser-traveled neighborhoods that you secretly hope will remain concealed from the masses that threaten to crowd local patrons right out the door. On the other hand, great things are bound to be discovered by the public eventually. The Waffle Shop in Columbia Heights is one such secret spot that deserves exploration by those willing to…