There are several reasons why you should consider taking a trip to the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse.  Naturally, there are the obvious ones, such as how the drafthouse doubles as a movie theater and restaurant, as well as the fact that 2011 is closing out with some of the year's best movies, including the new Sherlock Holmes, Mission Impossible, and the David... [Read more...]

With all the major area events that take place in Washington D.C., it's nice to see how the shoe feels on the other foot sometimes. And it feels good! In the last post we talked about a variety of entertainment oriented events that are coming to town.  This coming event has little to do with entertainment.  The December event for the Greater Washington... [Read more...]

 Just because it's the holiday season doesn't mean that you have to stay indoors on a cold evening, gathered around an AC vent of a space heater, your hands tightly clenched around a stained mug of steaming cocoa. No one else does that? Just me? Oh well. Anyway, there are several great events coming up in the the next week, ranging from things like concerts... [Read more...]

An easy stereotype of how people celebrate the holidays is that when we aren't shuffling around town amidst nigh rabid mobs trying to get the best [and greatest discounted] gifts this holiday season, we're singing holiday hymns [or listening to them in any retail location], roasting chestnuts, or gathering around a cozy fireplace eating itus inducing amounts... [Read more...]

 Without jumping into a "liberty burgers and dogs" and "freedom fries" spiel, there are few things that more people can associate with contemporary American cuisine than that of a hamburger. The greater irony here is that most of these foods have origins in other countries. Anyway, if you're looking for where the best burgers are in proximity to the 55... [Read more...]

As the weather keeps getting colder and colder, we're all going to end up spending more money on heating then we might like.  With this in mind, here are a few simple tips to help you save some money and live a little "greener" while you're at it. Open Your Blinds During the Day - When your blinds are open during the day, daylight pours in.  Daylight has... [Read more...]

If you've never had tapas, or been to any of the great tapas bars throughout the Arlington-Washington D.C. metro area, then you are most assuredly missing out. Tapas are a terrific Spanish (as in Spain) bar food that's quickly catching-on state-side.  What's more, there are several highly rated tapas bars and restaurants in the area.  Consider the following... [Read more...]

If you're looking for a great family friendly event or date night event, or really just a fantastic event that captures that holiday spirit and the joy and whimsy of being a child, while masking it with immaculate elegance and precision, then you'll want to consider BalletNova's latest production of  Tchaikovsky's masterful Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. Running... [Read more...]