Posted Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating Rink Remains Closed to DCist
Photo by christaki Outdoor ice-skating at the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden rink may be a uniquely Washington activity for working off extra holiday calories, but it won't be an option this Thanksgiving weekend. According to the ice rink's guest services office and a note on their web site, the Sculpture Garden rink remains closed due to "technical difficulties with the ice-making equipment." A representative explained that while they hope repairs will be...
Posted President Obama Recommends Pete's Apizza to DCist
Photo by Mr. T in DC Ray's Hell Burger. Ben's Chili Bowl. Five Guys. Good Stuff Eatery. And now Pete's Apizza. It is becoming abundantly clear that the first family has a yen for junk food that rivals even former president Clinton's Big Mac attacks. In a speech today announcing his new lending initiatives for small businesses, President Barack Obama shined the spotlight on three groups of D.C.-area "entrepreneurial pioneers" that have benefited and...
Posted Five Horsemen of the Free-pocalypse to DCist
According to alarmists from both sides of the aisle, all hell is going to break loose depending on which candidate emerges from the ashes of tomorrow's presidential election. Pestilence, Famine, War, Death -- think your typical Adams Morgan Saturday night minus the jumbo slice. But before the world comes to a fiery end come Wednesday morning, be sure to first vote, then take advantage of the slew of freebies available on election day. Caffeine, Fried...