Fun Facts About the Spring Equinox
If you’ve been looking forward to spring for months, great news: it’s finally here. Or at least, it’s almost here. The Spring Equinox falls tomorrow—earlier than it has in more than 100 years! In the northern part of the world, the equinox can fall any time from March 19th to...
READ ARTICLEIt’s Almost Time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival
DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival marks the arrival of spring and showcases the natural beauty and cultures of DC. Last year’s festivities drew over 1.5 million visitors, and organizers expect this year’s events to draw even bigger crowds. Scheduled for March 20 through April 12, the 2020 festival kicks off with...
READ ARTICLENina May Brings Local, Seasonal Cuisine to Shaw
Nina May is a new family-style restaurant in Shaw, DC that is perfect for a special occasion or quick coffee any morning. Nina May, the culinary creation of Executive Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic, is serving up seasonal dishes with only local ingredients. Nina May offers coffee...
READ ARTICLEValentine’s Day Recipes for a Sweet (and Savory) February 14
A bouquet of red roses, a day at the spa, a framed photo of the two of you… Any of the above would make a fine Valentine’s Day gift, but everyone knows that the most direct way to someone’s heart is through their stomach! So if there’s one day out...
READ ARTICLERace for a Good Cause During Cupid’s Undie Run 2020
February temperatures can sit right around freezing, but that doesn’t stop the enthusiastic folks who participate in DC’s annual Cupid’s Undie Run. Scheduled for Saturday, February 8, this year’s run is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever. The run itself is pretty short: just a one-mile lap...
READ ARTICLEDon’t Skip Happy Hour at Mexicue
Mexicue started about a decade ago as a Brooklyn-based food truck blending the best of Southern barbecue and soul food with Mexican street cuisine. Now the restaurant has branched out to include brick-and-mortar locations, with the newest one opening its doors in Logan Circle. The atmosphere and service here have both...
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