Mmmm!Monday, September 21, 2009
Entry #25: Adams Morgan Weekend part dos
After recovering from the trauma of being lost in Adams Morgan the night before, I went back for more. This time with people from my grad program at AU.
We started the night at The Reef . The scene was really cool. Everyone migrated to the very top, where music was streamed in with current hits and a little old school hip hop. There was a lovely view of Adams Morgan, and the bartenders were friendly.
I would have been happy to stay there and soak up more of Adams Morgan, but our group decided to move onward to the U St. Corridor. I couldn't be happier that we did because 1) I located the Chi Cha Lounge, which I've heard about and have been wanting to find. 2) I was taken to Local 16, which was very very cool.
How to describe Local 16? Much like the posh home of a high school kid whose parents have left town for the weekend...a small group might have been invited over to the party but the WHOLE school showed up. I loved the decor, the music and the clientele.
So how did I end my Adams Morgan/U St. weekend? By making my very first visit to Ben's Chili Bowl. At Midnight. YUM!
I'll be heading back to all of the incredible places I got to see and can't wait to hit the Chi Cha Lounge.
We started the night at The Reef . The scene was really cool. Everyone migrated to the very top, where music was streamed in with current hits and a little old school hip hop. There was a lovely view of Adams Morgan, and the bartenders were friendly.
I would have been happy to stay there and soak up more of Adams Morgan, but our group decided to move onward to the U St. Corridor. I couldn't be happier that we did because 1) I located the Chi Cha Lounge, which I've heard about and have been wanting to find. 2) I was taken to Local 16, which was very very cool.
How to describe Local 16? Much like the posh home of a high school kid whose parents have left town for the weekend...a small group might have been invited over to the party but the WHOLE school showed up. I loved the decor, the music and the clientele.
So how did I end my Adams Morgan/U St. weekend? By making my very first visit to Ben's Chili Bowl. At Midnight. YUM!
I'll be heading back to all of the incredible places I got to see and can't wait to hit the Chi Cha Lounge.
The Lost Symbol
In the spirit of learning my way around Washington D.C., I've picked up Dan Brown's newest offering, The Lost Symbol. The book takes place right here in the district, and I can't wait to travel around town looking for clues!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Entry #24: Adams Morgan Weekend Pt. 1
Last weekend, I finally (finally!) ventured to a new neighborhood. We went to our friend's birthday celebration in Adams Morgan. How to describe AM? Sort of a dirtier, wilder version of Georgetown. I won't say it's more 'fun'. Just a different kind.
So we get there and start off at Columbia Station...The place was pretty cool. There was live jazz music and a good mix of people...also an extensive menu of martinis. The birthday girl was ready to move on after a half hour or so, so we hopped a couple doors down to TomTom.
TomTom might be one of my new favorite places. The downstairs area had some dancing and music and was extremely crowded so we made our way to the top floor. It was pretty awesome...The roof was retracted, making it feel like we were outside on a rooftop patio, except not. There were also loads of cushy couches to lounge on. The bartender made me a 'Sweet Tea' (definitely not like your grandma makes), which may be the only drink I will ever get there because it was SO GOOD!
The evening took an interesting turn when I discovered that two members of our party LEFT WITHOUT ME! To make matters worse, they were the ones with the car keys. After much improvisation and quick thinking we traveled back to Vienna with the birthday girl and some of her friends. Like fate, we managed to catch up with the deserters by the time we got back.
All in all...my first visit to Adams Morgan was a success.
So we get there and start off at Columbia Station...The place was pretty cool. There was live jazz music and a good mix of people...also an extensive menu of martinis. The birthday girl was ready to move on after a half hour or so, so we hopped a couple doors down to TomTom.
TomTom might be one of my new favorite places. The downstairs area had some dancing and music and was extremely crowded so we made our way to the top floor. It was pretty awesome...The roof was retracted, making it feel like we were outside on a rooftop patio, except not. There were also loads of cushy couches to lounge on. The bartender made me a 'Sweet Tea' (definitely not like your grandma makes), which may be the only drink I will ever get there because it was SO GOOD!
The evening took an interesting turn when I discovered that two members of our party LEFT WITHOUT ME! To make matters worse, they were the ones with the car keys. After much improvisation and quick thinking we traveled back to Vienna with the birthday girl and some of her friends. Like fate, we managed to catch up with the deserters by the time we got back.
All in all...my first visit to Adams Morgan was a success.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Entry # 23: Going away party at McFadden's
Being a member of the Mason community, I am well aware of the limited going out options in Fairfax, VA.
Auld Shabeen? -- Been there. (Many times)
(Insert Greek Letters) House? -- Done That.
There are certainly a few more options, but none quite as popular as these two. Besides, when you live on campus it's just too easy to get on the shuttle to Main St. or grab a ride to your friends' frat house. Fair enough.
Now that I've graduated, I feel that I should explore my options (As I've been doing). Especially since I've been moonlighting as a Fairfax residence on the weekends. So last week my honorary roommate and I took the metro to Foggy Bottom (I know, I know...Georgetown again.) to go to our friend's going away party.
We went to McFadden's...and I must say this place combined everything good about Aulds' and a frat party!
1. Nice "Irish" pub feel with basement level dancing. (BUT no smoking!)
2. A DJ spinning hits. (Except somehow better)
3. There are people who work there who have the sole job function of keeping guests entertained. (Not in a sketchy way...obviously)
4. Cheap cover charge ($5.00)
5. Free Bevs.
We consumed free drinks, we danced the night away (no pesky cover band...), we didn't get stranded, we made new friends...except for sending our friend away we had a fantastic night thanks to the amazing people at McFadden's.
To top it off...when I bought one drink I got THREE free passes to get in without paying a cover...so really the drink paid for itself, and then some.
I will definitely be back!
Not a "Parrot Head" Yet...but Jimmy Buffet was amazing!
Two friends and one random tailgating at the Jimmy Buffet show this weekend.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Entry #22: I FINALLY danced in Clarendon. FINALLY!
If you've been following this over the last couple of months, you probably know that some of my friends and I made several attempts to dance at Clarendon Ballroom all summer. Finally, this past weekend it happened for us. FINALLY!
After encountering numerous live bands, establishing new identities in line at Ultra Bar (and subsequently getting stranded) the goal was met. Three girlfriends and I got all dressed up and went to Clarendon in the hopes of dancing. Not only did we get to do that, BUT we met "Wendell," the fellow from the Miller High Life commercials. (We thought it was cool at the time...plus he gave us free drinks.)
I think the rest is pretty self explanatory.
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