tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54160280115174558962024-03-12T18:32:59.063-07:00H Street Live Spot LightProfessor Chuck E Boobensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348290238354063478noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-5626358099093502252014-06-15T05:57:00.000-07:002014-06-15T07:04:32.575-07:00Doctor, Doctor! Give me the Moules [Granville Moore's on H Street]<a href="http://hstreetlivelocations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Locations</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">[H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>] </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.hstreetlive.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">HOME</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> [H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>]</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Dr. Moore provided pro-bono services, twice weekly, to the sick and less fortunate members of the local community into the '50's on H Street—<em>in the same spot that now serves to anyone who's fortunate enough to step into it's doors</em>. For <em>moules</em>, they're the best dang mussels in town and throughout the whole DMV region—the cure works for those who like them anyway they want with the most awesome hearty recipes from Tequila to Sake and spanning the globe for the rest. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9HZRbM3h02PQLJwqWUK2-joT9CloxE0ttymp8wazcJpEuIP2oigimtTJhITLGunc4lRcrR2IqMnZXhcMN8stfhAyiE_rHhb94d1eyfr53tkJ2_iCNTdFQsUXKZOiBN0mxtSX5yYG1h6M/s1600/Granville-Moores-82_LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9HZRbM3h02PQLJwqWUK2-joT9CloxE0ttymp8wazcJpEuIP2oigimtTJhITLGunc4lRcrR2IqMnZXhcMN8stfhAyiE_rHhb94d1eyfr53tkJ2_iCNTdFQsUXKZOiBN0mxtSX5yYG1h6M/s320/Granville-Moores-82_LR.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></span></a><span style="color: white;">For those not cured by the mussels, they've got you covered with incredibly heart-healthy, slim-friendly, and stand-up-to-any-upscale salads and pub fare. With the best fries<em>!</em> We're glad we ordered the small cuz we wanted to savor all the other goodies. They served as comfort food as we navigated the sauces and exquisite flavors included with the mussels and our crispy duck salad. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Wanna talk about the beer? Medicine for the soul of anyone tall, short, from the west, east, buddhist, hummist, black, yellow, green with envy, and all ages. We saw a happy baby bouncing from arm to arm at a hipster table sipping beers as old folks contemplated the body and finish of a tall bottled beer of some sort or another. Cast away your traditions, and get thee to the Doctor, that is Dr. Granville Moore's ASAP, or suffer your own illnesses for another season<em>! </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Great place and don't let the decor distract you unless you're ADD or ADHD with or without H or something like that. Get lost in the place and you'll never forget. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Thanks to Dr. Granville Moore!</span> <br />
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Professor Chuck E Boobensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348290238354063478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-42325161073617334092014-05-04T14:41:00.002-07:002014-05-04T20:44:56.904-07:00Chupacabra /ˌCHo͞opəˈkäbrə/ = Ugly Delicious Homemade Latin Tacos<span style="color: white;"><a href="http://hstreetlivelocations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Locations</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">[H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>] </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.hstreetlive.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">HOME</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> [H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>]</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">What the heck. By truck or by canopy, you can have fresh homemade Latin tacos any time you want in Washington DC. Chupacabra does not disappoint. They also do <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arepa" target="_blank">arepas</a> and rice and been bowls and the ultimate pork and yucca combo. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Don't try to get all fancy on it either. They serve it in "service ware," so there's no square or rectangular artisan dishware—just red plastic baskets, aluminum foil for tacos, napkins. plastic utensils. From the truck that makes perfect sense. From the brick and mortar off 9th and H, it's like a carry out but great outdoor seating and tableside service with European sharing of tables—hybrid dining. Be nice.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Went with a great friend over the weekend. If you like a good Dos Equis or other standard beer you're in luck. The margaritas are premix frozen. They have plenty of disclaimers about this but some folks just like the frozen buzz any way they can get it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The place was crowded. Yelp reviews are awesome. Do it.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: white;">PS. Ugly Latin tacos are a really good thing!</span><br />
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Miss watching <i>The Sopranos? </i>Just watched <i>The Godfather? </i>Need more?<i> </i>Indulge your need for all things Italian at Vendetta, now open to the public. The new space boasts two indoor bocce courts, 20 wines by the glass, including some Proscecco and a menu of traditional, "this is what they eat in Italy" food. <br />
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You can check out their menu <a href="http://vendettadc.com/menus/" target="_blank">here.</a> The menus will change weekly and feature a mix and match component so you can have your favorite pasta with a different sauce on any given visit. Vendetta also serves house-made sorbet and [what else] cannoli. <br />
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For a little competition and fun, take a roll on the bocce court. Have a seat at the bar and watch the fun or grab a couple friends and play. Bocce and Prosecco. Can it get better?<br />
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When you're looking for a new experience, new tastes, a place to hang and have fun or take that bunch of out of town guests for dinner, think Vendetta. Now open on [H Street <br />
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Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-1646318235756500132014-04-21T09:44:00.000-07:002014-04-21T09:44:07.034-07:00We gots Pies!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Pie, according to Wikipedia: "a baked dish which is usually made of a
pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of
various sweet or savoury ingredients." It goes on to talk about one-crust
or filled pies, two-crust pies, top-crust pies. What it doesn't mention? The awesomest pie shop in DC.<br />
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<a href="http://www.dangerouspiesdc.com/" target="_blank">Dangerously Delicious Pies</a> serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert by the slice or pie. What could be easier when your family is in mid-week busy mode? Grab a dinner pie and dessert in one stop [and left-overs every one will fight over]. <br />
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The pies are made on a rotating basis, so there's always something
delicious to try. They are made from scratch with no preservatives or
additives [not much you can say that about these days] and there is
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Looking for a unique place to take a date? Take them to Dangerously Delicious! What's more romantic than sharing tastes o pie from each other's fork?<br />
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Having a group of friends over for brunch on the weekend? Quiche from DDP should impress the crowd. Mimosas, coffee and <a href="http://www.dangerouspiesdc.com/#!Bacon-Onion-Gruyere-BOG/zoom/cd5q/image1dau" target="_blank">Bacon Onion Gruyere Quiche</a>. Your pals will be talking about it for days.<br />
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The best kept secret about DDP? They have rehearsal studios in the back! Yes, you read correctly. Studio space all set for rocking out! The <a href="http://www.dangerouspiesdc.com/#!pie-shop-studios/ceb9" target="_blank">studios</a> are available for 3 hour blocks and come with everything you need to rock out.<br />
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Check them out! Pies, studio rental all close to home!<br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">At Hikari Sushi [& Sake Bar], gals and guys with gals or guys can warm up to this place instantly.<strong> </strong>Bam<em>! </em>You walk in, feel welcomed, have a choice of seating in intimate corners, at a sake bar <em>eclextia*</em>, a traditional high or low two top, or a four top or booth—<em>all in a maze of comfort and pan asian chic on two floors</em>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">What about the sake? They know it's good.<br />Well—<em>it is</em>—perfectly served warm in an<em> art-asian </em>cantor to stay warm as you sip along and contemplate the goodies on the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">Do you think some of us got snoozed into a lower expectation for some of the traditional miso, endamame, maki, noodle fair just because it's good for you? You're in for a surprise—this place is spectacular. When asked about the awesomely prepared friend rice, they just said simply, "we follow the recipe." Sometimes that's all it takes. Hikari means light in Japanese but we say Hikari Sushi [& Sake Bar] means attention to detail and welcome. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">Get carry out or carry yourself in—<em>alone or with friends</em>—and find out how incredibly fresh and deliciously everything is on the menu. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">We'll be back for sure. Keep the sake light on!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Where can you find a flourescent tube bulb and outdoor fence paint at the last minute in DC without nearing the beltway? </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Yes, H Street—Parks Hardware—Duh!<br /><br />They have one of everything and if they don't have it today, they'll get it for you in the next day or two.</span> <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlcZpm5A-ky69bA9DJOGyA2mHv0EuF6nxR61VdolgBJ0xfBj4bp_K8IALSJ6NmDXpnCKEj7bVKgUtS35sadi6ml03Aj6Qa9WqSLVnxV94VPBQ0kxZV7bNnoknMgyRJwTfI5f2Tj2juTpne/s1600/parks_hardware.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlcZpm5A-ky69bA9DJOGyA2mHv0EuF6nxR61VdolgBJ0xfBj4bp_K8IALSJ6NmDXpnCKEj7bVKgUtS35sadi6ml03Aj6Qa9WqSLVnxV94VPBQ0kxZV7bNnoknMgyRJwTfI5f2Tj2juTpne/s400/parks_hardware.jpg" height="212" width="400" /></span></a><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">H Street has the truly divine, old-school, shopping at it's finest in this establishment. None of the employees start walking away from you when you come in. Fact: your first time, you might not know who works there and who's hanging out. We're pretty sure the employees do not have to wear smocks with their compay logo. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">They're very helpful with questions, and you get to experience some neighborhood banter either in the store or nearby. If any one talks loud, it's not because they're mad <em>at cha</em> or don't want to help you—they're just either bickering amongst themselves or they REALLY DO want you to buy something. Wouldn't you?</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><em>Having awesome coffee houses on both ends of the 400 to 1400 block enhances any stroll down H Street</em>. For example, a "<em>for here</em>" or "<em>to go</em>" cup of <em>Jo</em> can boost your lap-topping productivity in solo, inspire better chattergrams with friends, or help you gingerly step into a brisk walk [you know what we mean]. All Legal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">This week we <strong>Spot Light</strong> <em>H Street Coffee House & Café. </em>They have a wonderful venue with options to peer out to the street, get lost in a corner, or sit by the counter action. The stunning flagstone tiled bar and espresso maker turns on the aesthetics in us, while backed up by nice lighting, photography, and nifty menu. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">At <span itemprop="streetAddress">1359 H St NE, the co</span>ffee can be light or bold. Your muffins and breakfasty things much the same—<em>all very good, including French Toast-flavored bagels </em><em>if you want</em>. Now, segue from the French and<em> Guten Tag</em>! </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">We discovered that the sandwiches and salads come from the Biergarten Haus—<em>a good thing indeed</em>. They're fresh, original creations, one of the salads had radishes—a nice surprise from some of the more traditional small salads you get elsewhere. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Make yourself a regular to any of the coffee houses on H Street indeed. You won't be disappointed. This weekend at that end, another weekend at the other end. Sidamo's or Batter Bowl Bakery you might be next!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Are you still looking for that chic, quaint, historic, modern, cozy, restaurant—<em></em>bistro fare in DC? The Liberty Tree works [in case you haven't figured that out already]. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">You could not ask for a better combination of chefs and input for this New England-inspired fare that includes lobster rolls, mussels, duck sausage, and flatbread pizzas. Nosh, nom, nom, yum—<em><strong>all</strong></em> have there definitions well suited here. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">To double-check on something, we did scour the Yelp files for a confirmation that you should not expect small restaurants of this caliber to have the best, five-star-type service but who cares—the food and the love from the kitchen quickly overtakes any hurdles in this area. Besides, isn't it kind of <span class="st"><em><strong>avant</strong></em>–<em><strong>garde</strong></em></span> to embrace any service—<em>like some people already do in New York, Shanghai, and Paris?</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;">We had someone get a baguette from them to compliment [or complement] the weekend—<em>either works we think</em>—and wowzaaa, that loaf was Purrrfect . . .</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">No matter what night of the week, bumping into a friend on the way to The Queen Vic on H or finding a friend there in a patron, patroness, or bartender, server, or mix of all four works every time. We never heard a bad thing about The Vic—although several bad jokes and some ugly-named foods do surface every once in a while to challenge us. <em>Haggis </em>for example. [You can tell your own bad jokes.]</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">We visited friends once there, and what were they doing? Sharing spectacularly prepared foods, some healthy choices, some delicate, and some scrumptiously hearty. The place is not just for the <em>British o files</em>. There's something for everyone. All your friends. Going solo always works as well with a premium seat at the bar that might end up being given up for a table with friends. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Anyway, coffee, slurpees (does anyone get those anymore?), cleaning supplies, car stuff, fire logs, sandwiches, salads, gifts, DVDs, hot dogs, pizza, wings, pockets, rolls, chips, nuts, cookies, and ice cream. What else do you need?
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<span style="color: white;">Here's the best part, the GM there provides a professional presence and excellent customer service standards. Not all 7-11's can boast this, leaving the cashiers to make up their own rules. Here, not the case. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">He leads by example and makes everyone feel welcome. His staff, mostly of Hispanic origin provide awesome attention to all customers with a smile. </span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><br />It's a gathering spot for friends in the neighborhood and DC's finest, whether on foot, bike, segue, trike, or cruiser. Everyone welcome!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">A nice basic staple amongst the upscale hipster joints, fine dining, and carry-out establishments that line H Street to the East and West.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Holy Cow!<em> and Fowl!</em> This find on H is a must go when you're in the mood for the perfect old-school Grrrrr ub. <strong>Catch and Turf in combos under $5 dollars.</strong> You've got to be kidding. We're not<em>!</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The stuff that comes from within the purple neon, not only complements the eclectic 8th and H shuffle of buses—the 90s, the X2s, and the soon to be Trolleys—but also we say izz the authentic real deal. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">What goes on beyond the foggy haze, cannot be told but what emerges is to behold. Yes, the double-cheeseburger combo loaded—grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and more stuff probably—and fries that stack haughtily against the big three—<em>Micky D, The King, and Wendy</em>. Simply stunning, with a brand-named soda too, we like!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Can I have a Yum!<em> No, not Yums</em>, but a real <strong>yum</strong>. Amen. We're going back!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Ok, Sharia don't like it, "Rock the Casbah!" but this is the <em>Cusbah</em>, Sharia might like it<em>! </em>At least we did, a couple of non-rockin' mixed religion and race, adopted third and forth generation wannabe old money, had the should-have-been normal, kinda Cherokee in there somewhere kinda folks—Saturday night couple on H Street [Live!]—probably gay or straight or a little in between. We liked the drinks!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Cusbah, right on the corner of 12th and H. Yes, food, jazz, company, a good sound system—sometimes live, sometimes damn good selections by the VJ, DJ, or maybe just a mix from Pandora. Who knows? So we had a lovely time, the whole experience, flexible, real, incredibly good food, drinks, and company. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Here's the deal, they do South Asian like—<em>if it ain't good we're fired</em>. The most incredibly scrumptious standards like samosas and palak paneer all done exquisitely and served with an unassuming, this ain't no steam table<em> "ish</em>." This stuff is better than your Grandma's—<em>and please don't slap her</em>—we're just doing what we know is right live on H Street. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Did you see the summer time pass-through bar to the street at this place? It was cold and not open in March. But OMG, sipping jalapeño seasoned drinks on a hot day there? Who cares about Casablanca romance—<em>we're not even close</em>—if you can have it all on H Street any time you want<em>!</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">We do, and want you to do too. Next time, we'll wait 'till the base playa (<em>see photo, probably not a playa</em>) warms up for live jazz on a Thursday night <span style="color: white;">or Reggae on a Sat<em> true dat </em>day instead</span> of being diverted by all the other stimulation on H Street. Make up your mind, gosh darn it!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Kudos to Cusbah!</span>Professor Chuck E Boobensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348290238354063478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-10074116866660399892013-12-23T04:30:00.000-08:002013-12-23T05:06:18.465-08:00The Twelve Days of H! Mas<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">[Merry H! Mas] . . . from H <em>Street </em>Live<em>!</em></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the first day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirma0kcjjbJ33Qn6iLcFSMVoE5S175Q90zt7DjYaI-skdQE3baxsrlJ9dTW_GjYH7qWmSSZVUhnAQMjSHf9Eso42plnccqdnKMIETWeyT2J6eXHp_wVCwczEi5RkcfCMMXW1uFdD7f_x97/s1600/christmas_tree_on_glowing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"></span></a><em><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A railed-street with red trolleys!"</span></em><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the second day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with-bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and <em>"A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the third day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with-bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the fourth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the fifth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the sixth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five - holds - on - tables!"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the seventh day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the eighth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eight empty parkin' spaces" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the ninth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Nine ladies laughing"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eight empty parkin' spaces" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the tenth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ten<em> kickass</em> speakers"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Nine ladies laughing"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eight empty parkin' spaces" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">and<em> "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</em></span></span><br />
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<em></em><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the eleventh day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eleven policemen pooping"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ten <em>kickass</em> speakers"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Nine ladies laughing"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eight empty parkin' spaces" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Five! - <em>holds</em> - <em>on </em>- <em>tables!</em>"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Four calling carry-outs"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Three bad pens"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Two bars with bouncers"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and "A railed-street with red trolleys!"</span><br />
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<em></em><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>On the twelth day of H<em>!</em>mas my new love gave to me,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Twelve cashdrawers humming"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eleven policemen pooping"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ten k<em>ickass</em> speakers"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Nine ladies laughing"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Eight empty parkin' spaces" </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Seven steaks 'a sizzling"</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Six owners praying"</span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0].[0]" style="color: white;">The best way to spend a Sunday when you have caught up with everything and need to do something but everyone else is busy—<em>well maybe not everyone</em>—just go "dolo," a.k.a. do shyt by yourself. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0].[0]" style="color: white;">We had one of our star H Street Live<em>!</em> aficionados head to Da Luft<em>.</em> She said it had a romantic-laid back feel. There was jazz music playing in the background and Sunday football on the big screen television. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span style="color: white;"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0].[0]">The wait staff and the chef were very attentive and her cheeseburger was cooked to perfection. There were a variety of d</span></span><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[0]">elicious options on the menu so she's definitely going back again...with friends (hint)! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[0]" style="color: white;">Da Luft Lounge is going to give the other eateries on H Street a run for their money! No dou</span></span></span></span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[ugr].[1][3][1]{comment592474884151695_5126991}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[0]" style="color: white;">bt.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">You already know that H Street provides experiences for the hunted [and for hunters] but did you know about the Mid-Century Modern and Vintage finds on the 500 Block? <em>The Hunted House @ 510 H Street NE . . .</em></span></div>
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<span style="clear: right; color: white; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span><span style="color: white;">Stroll in and be hunted [just kidding, the guy that runs this shop is whimsically handsome and charming] but stay focused and hunt for a nice center piece or accent to your home's decor. You can also go downstairs and shop for vintage clothing for that special occasion on or off H Street. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The inventory continues to change and they'll keep an eye out for something that you want such as a coffee table shaped like a clam—or a skinny mirror with a rattan frame. Whatever you want in the "therapy years" of the 40's, 50's, 60's—all authentic and professionally researched as<em> the real deal</em>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Take your time, stroll, hunt [ok enough about being hunted] and find something to treasure that smirks at some of your IKEAware . . .</span>Professor Chuck E Boobensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348290238354063478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-23690159212765496432013-10-20T08:35:00.000-07:002013-10-20T12:12:24.799-07:00[Music, People] . . . It makes Smith Commons go wow!<a href="http://hstreetlivelocations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Locations</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">[H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>] </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.hstreetlive.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">HOME</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> [H <em>Street</em> Live<em>!</em>]</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Can you keep up? Well, we tried after being diverted on a Friday night to the third floor of Smith Commons<em>!</em> Way after the dinner hour—so don't expect luscious food commentary—we'll admit the menu looks awesome and a personal favorite of our President, yes the POTUS <em>a modis</em> [see photo]. He made it a dinner date last year and we can't stop finding pictures of him at the Commons in Google searches. Ok, we the people—yes we're a little smitten as H Street "o" filials. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Drinks—<em>oh yeah</em>—they have the best glassware in town and they also fill them with nice tidy concoctions that don't squeeze your purse too much. <br /><br />Fun and chance spontaneity, you can also relax in a big ole chair if you don't feel like chatting loud at the bar or posing or lingering [not lurking] near the many doorways, stairways, entries, exits, balconies, decks—yes, a little cruise if you want [please leave the handsome bar tender alone]. However, if you're really looking for a time out, you can sit in one of those chairs on the second or third floor and microblog on Twitter and <em>LOL</em> or <em>Like</em> all your friends' Facebook statuses. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Gosh, at one point we ended up dancing the Zumba grind in the aisle! Cheers to all the Smiths and so far from common. [Psst, they have zen oasis restrooms too]</span><br />
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Professor Chuck E Boobensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348290238354063478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-37199458543137769752013-09-30T08:08:00.000-07:002013-09-30T08:08:10.805-07:00Ben's Chili Bowl UpdateSo, my venerable [H Street Peeps], I thought it time for a Ben's update on opening their H Street location. It's going to be a while yet. Likely around March 2014. [sigh] On the bright side, there will be Half Smokes on H Street for the next festival and during the summer!<br />
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Ben's purchased the building on the corner of 10th and H that housed a men's clothing shop. It takes a lot of work to go from retail to restaurant. It'll be worth it though! Seats for 272 people! And that delicious <a href="http://benschilibowl.com/menu/" target="_blank">menu</a> that is Ben's. <br />
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And maybe, just maybe [H Street] will become the celebrity visiting spot. Bill Cosby, President Obama both love Ben's. How could they not love H Street too? <br />
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wait before popping down to H and 10th for some great Half Smokes. But, it's worth the wait!Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-75949189138450058312013-09-19T08:56:00.000-07:002013-09-19T08:56:41.789-07:00H Street Festival arrives.....In just over 48 hours, H Street will be teaming with people instead of cars as [H Street Festival] arrives for 2013. Go ahead, cheer! It's gonna be a great day of fun, food, friends, music, crafts, entertainment (both professional and likely by your friends as well). <br />
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see the Capitol Dome! Who doesn't love that view?<br />
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The Rock & Roll Hotel will be offering indoor entertainment with live bands and DJ's spinning your fav tunes from noon to 9 pm. Stop in to hear some Reggae from Nappy Riddim or the likes of Gavin Holland an Chris Nitti mixing it up. <br />
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CapKids at 9th and H will have the Beale Street Puppets, Izzy, games, theatre and all sorts of fun for the kids.<br />
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There is art to see at Gallery 0 on H, Connersmith, and G Art Galleries. The official opening of Atlas Theatre's season arrives and there will be 10 stages full of entertainment along the 10 blocks of the festival!<br />
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What else is there? Well, show up and take a stroll! It's going to be a riotous good time! All the fun you could ask for, [Live on H Street]!<br />
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Oh, and look for H Street Live's table outside of Hunted House! There are 200 goodie bags just waiting for those first 200 of you that can show us you "like" our page [or you can like it there]. Come by, say hi and tell us what you love and what you'd like to see on our page!<br />
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<br />Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-63887303736830977862013-09-12T07:52:00.000-07:002013-09-12T07:52:00.758-07:00It's Throwback Thursday!<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, what to post? Hmmmm, pondering, pondering. I know! My first post
as Community Manager for [H Street Live]. So, without further ado,
here's "Leave the gun, Take the Cannoli"</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Locations</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">[H <i>Street</i> Live<i>!</i>] </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.hstreetlive.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">HOME</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> [H <i>Street</i> Live<i>!</i>]</span><br />
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Miss watching <i>The Sopranos? </i>Just watched <i>The Godfather? </i>Need more?<i> </i>Indulge
your need for all things Italian at Vendetta, now open to the public.
The new space boasts two indoor bocce courts, 20 wines by the glass,
including some Proscecco and a menu of traditional, "this is what they
eat in Italy" food. <br />
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You can check out their menu <a href="http://vendettadc.com/menus/" target="_blank">here.</a>
The menus will change weekly and feature a mix and match component so
you can have your favorite pasta with a different sauce on any given
visit. Vendetta also serves house-made sorbet and [what else] cannoli.
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For a little competition and fun, take a
roll on the bocce court. Have a seat at the bar and watch the fun or
grab a couple friends and play. Bocce and Prosecco. Can it get better?<br />
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When
you're looking for a new experience, new tastes, a place to hang and
have fun or take that bunch of out of town guests for dinner, think
Vendetta. Now open on [H Street <br />
Live].<br />
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And hey, H Streeters the patio is still open. Go, enjoy the lovely weather and order your very own <br />
pasta dish!<br />
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Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-65527749567506116882013-08-28T08:33:00.000-07:002013-08-28T08:33:28.470-07:00Take a Walk....Or more to the point.....let your dog take a walk without you. No, no ~ not without a leash. Give your precious pooch a mid-day break with a walk from <a href="http://www.metromuttsdc.com/" target="_blank">Metro Mutts.</a> It's no fun for Fido to be locked up all day while you're at work so you can bring home the kibble. So give him or her a break. <br />
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Persnickety pet that you worry about with someone new? No problem! Metro Mutts can handle that persnickety pal of yours. Honest! How do I know? Well, let me introduce you to Chuck E [aka The Professor]. The Professor is a beautiful dog, but<br />
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can be a bit, um.....anxious. He's also very much a one-man dog. The Professor loves Metro Mutts dog walkers! He doesn't even mind when his person takes a trip. [Okay, he minds, but not as much with his Metro Mutts pal visiting].<br />
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Need some special meow time for the cat in your life? Metro Mutts also provides <a href="http://www.metromuttsdc.com/pet-sitting/" target="_blank">Cat sitting services</a>. <br />
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You can also find all the toys, food, chews, beds and creature comforts your special family members could want. The best thing? Fido or Fluffy can join you in the store to pick out their favorite things. <br />
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Metro Mutts even offers events for your pals! Check out their website <a href="http://www.metromuttsdc.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information about events, products and services available. You'll be so glad to have Metro Mutts in the [ H Street Hood]!<br />
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And just for kicks, get to know more about the Professor. He's a famous pooch in the H Street hood. Check out his musings <a href="http://dogyourblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and be amazed at who he knows. And remember, The Professor <b>loves </b>[Metro Mutts]!Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-42905780269968027202013-08-01T05:10:00.000-07:002013-08-01T05:10:32.011-07:00Celebrate!It's Cusbah's first anniversary! Help them celebrate their first year [Live] on H Street with a visit or two this weekend. They've got lots of entertainment happening, drink specials and a great menu to sample. <br />
Enjoy their patio for starry al fresco dining before <br />
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heading inside for some live music.<br />
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Check out their FB page for daily doings <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cusbah?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser" target="_blank">here</a>. There's even a video for making one of their recipes on their page! You can find a wealth of information on their website <a href="http://www.cusbah.com/home" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Cusbah and [H Street], another great combination of neighborhood eclectic! Celebrate, not just Cusbah's first year, but the great feel of ethnic diversity delivering fun, food and life to you [Live] in your 'hood!Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-78428262826184744692013-07-25T07:38:00.000-07:002013-07-25T07:38:08.596-07:00Lights + Magic = The Atlas Performing Arts CenterThe Atlas, all bright lights and marquee. Built in 1938 with 1000 seats The Atlas's first movie was Mickey Rooney in <i>Love Finds Andy Hardy. </i>Since then, The Atlas lights have graced [H Street], showing movies through 1976. Like most of the H Street corridor, The Atlas suffered the seeming death of the area for years. Shuttered, graffitied and rundown, it served as a reminder of better times in the Atlas District.<br />
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Now, The Atlas is back and way beyond showing movies. [Live] theatre, music, dance, movies, art and more tickle your senses and please your desire for entertainment on many levels. <br />
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Right now, Oscar Wilde's play, <i>Salome </i>is on display through mid August. Check ticket prices and other upcoming events <a href="http://atlasarts.org/events/" target="_blank">here. </a><br />
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There is also a cafe to refresh you with various drinks and treats. Want to get your culture fix and dinner or lunch or brunch. The Atlas Room is close by and other great eateries are also in the neighborhood. <br />
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Want to learn? Atlas has programs for youth and adults! You can find that information <a href="http://atlasarts.org/learn/youth-programs/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://atlasarts.org/learn/adult-programs/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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The Atlas website is full of information. So, <a href="http://atlasarts.org/" target="_blank">check it out</a> and plan a day of fun for all. Live [on H Street].Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-88862686650428228192013-07-17T06:03:00.000-07:002013-07-17T06:03:41.138-07:00Wanna start a conversation?<br />Then add some art to your walls! Art is a great conversation starter....to break the ice, swim out of an uncomfortable political discussion, or just for fun. And does [H Street] have art! Meet Kristal. Okay, not actually meet, but read about. She's a local artist with a thriving business called Locs of Sage. You can check out her FB page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/locsofsage" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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She also is a talented artist who has brought her <br />
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drawings out to the public. This is a drawing <br />
from her "Untitled" series. It's got a tribal feel to it and would look great dressing up your living room wall, right?<br />
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Want to see more? Check out our <a href="http://hstreetlivephotos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Snapshots</a> blog for more of her "Untitled" series. She also has an Instagram gallery, @logsofsage, for you to peruse more of her work.<br />
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Interested in seeing some up close and personal? Send Kristal an email to make an appointment at locsofsage@gmail.com. Happy art hunting!Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416028011517455896.post-63672877576276291992013-07-11T05:55:00.000-07:002013-07-11T05:55:28.513-07:00Your Weekend Play ListWe have your [Live] weekend play list! H Street is <i>the street. </i>For good food, music, fun, friends, a stroll, look no further than your own neighborhood. It's all here and this weekend there's music galore for you to hear. But don't wait for the weekend. There are a plethora of choices tonight. It's the unofficial start of the weekend, anyway.<br />
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Groove with
some Jazz and Blues starting at 8 pm.<br />
Grab a friend, get a drink and
feel the relaxation start<br />
washing the stress away. <br />
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After some jamming, head on to The Argonaut for some Bluegrass. They have a slew of bands playing Bluegrass on a rotating basis. Grab your dinner here while you swing to the Bluegrass vibe.<br />
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After drinks, dinner and some dessert, head to Atlas Performing Arts for some swinging Blues. The U.S. Army Blues is playing their jazz festival sounds for you starting at 10:30. Feel the weekend blowing gently at your back? Yeah? Cool. <br />
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We've got you covered, for food, music and fun all [Live on H Street]!Mia Vitale http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074274789376353391noreply@blogger.com0