One word. Incredible. Fabulous. Entertaining. Okay, so that's a few words, but hopefully you see where I'm going with this. "The Dark Knight" was one of the best sequels I've seen. In this ... read more >>

Imagine drinking wine every day. Imagine tasting wines from all over the world, traveling to new wineries to discover the next big wine or even blending your own grapes for a sensational glass of ... read more >>

A Vineyards Trip? Wine Not? For wine aficionados and novices alike, Chateau O’Brien serves up fantastic views, great customer service and its own brand of vino. Howard O’Brien opened his ... read more >>

Maybe Pliny the Elder really said it best when he uttered his famous phrase “in vino veritas.” He probably wasn’t thinking of drunk dialing and other side effects of over-imbibing, ... read more >>

The D.C. area certainly doesn’t have a shortage of wine bars and wine-centric establishments that specialize in the grape-derived cocktails. But that doesn’t mean those are the only spots ... read more >>

Confusing a pinot noir with a pinot grigio or — worse yet — mistaking a sommelier for a crystal fixture hanging from your ceiling is almost becoming an unforgivable faux pas. With a wide ... read more >>

SUNDAYS AND MONDAYSWine Night at Mie N YuTry out the “Cellar Door Selections” on Sunday and Monday nights starting at 5 p.m. Some of Mie N Yu’s favorite wines and rarest bottles ... read more >>

Hundreds of performing artists will take over downtown this summer, showcasing the creative talents of the region. The 2008 Capital Fringe Festival, now in its third year, will see some 700 ... read more >>

As a transplant to D.C., I take notice of the things that give this area character and make it unique to the rest of the country. The popularity of lacrosse was something that I first noticed while ... read more >>

Never mind that the ‘Skins, Wizards and Caps are in between seasons, and the Nats’ better days are clearly ahead and not present. How about some tennis to fill that sports entertainment ... read more >>

After work on a warm day, what’s more refreshing to the palate than nibbling on fresh seafood and drinking an icy cold brew? But good seafood can be pricy, unless you know where to find a great ... read more >>

The DC area has many fine seafood restaurants. Here’s a look at some of our favorites: DC Coast No stranger to fans of D.C.’s seafood offerings, DC Coast at 14th and K Streets, NW is a ... read more >>

Meet Philadelphia-based band Hoots and Hellmouth, whose rise in the music scene has seemingly been effortless. Never fitting a stereotype (that’s the way they like it), H&H joined forces in ... read more >>

His confidence is unwavering, his style is unique, and his songwriting, storytelling and delivery are unquestioned. The mainstream hip hop world has only merely heard the buzz surrounding Murs ... read more >>

One of the area’s most well-known chefs, Jamie Leeds is quietly becoming a force to be reckoned with. She owns Hank’s Oyster Bar, with locations in both D.C. and Old Town Alexandria, and ... read more >>

The number of new vodkas flooding the market has reached a comical level. So, each product that is looking for a slice of the pie needs to have something that makes it stand out. That brings us to ... read more >>

In 1978, when Timberlake’s Restaurant opened for business on Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle, a burger cost $2.50, there were only a handful of restaurants in the area, and you could expect ... read more >>

On Tap: How did you get into bartending?Oscar Molina: I worked my way up the rankings. I started out as a doorman, then moved to bar back and I always paid attention to what the bartender was doing. ... read more >>

Adams Morgan is to the National Mall as Jennifer Aniston is to Ben Stiller in “Along Came Polly.” If you were never great at those SAT association questions, just know that Adams Morgan ... read more >>

NEW Eastern Mountain Sports, one of the country’s largest retailers for outdoor gear, recently opened a new location in the new Dulles 28 Centre. The 15,000 square-foot store features ... read more >>

The craft beer phenomenon has been around for a number of years now, and many potential king of beers have come and gone. The volatility in the industry and challenges in creating a niche and name ... read more >>

Each month On Tap and a group of readers gather to sample the food and wine at an area restaurant.  This month’s adventure took us to U Street and the recently opened Ulah Bistro. This ... read more >>

When Eric Millegan isn’t starring as forensic anthropologist Dr. Zack Addy on FOX’s D.C.-based “Bones,” he’s on stage in his own cabaret show that debuts at ... read more >>

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to cross the finish line of an endurance event, Team In Training is the group for you. Anyone who frequents the area’s many running and ... read more >>

MONDAYSScreen on the GreenEvery Monday night starting July 14, you can go to a free outdoor movie, which beats the $20 you’ll pay at a regular theater for two people! Check out this annual ... read more >>

WEDNESDAYSOpen Mic Nights at WiseacresAre you really funny? Got some great jokes that people appreciate (or at least you think they should)? Head out to the open mic night at Wiseacres Comedy Club ... read more >>

Neighborhood: Takoma Park Single:  Yes What’s in the cup?:  Zombie (no ice) Fav Curse :  Broke Bi*ch Sequel that was better than the original: ‘Bad Boyz II’ First ... read more >>

Spotted: Ibiza Neighborhood:  NOVA Single:  Yes What’s in the cup?: Washington Apple Fav Curse :  Damn (pronounced  DAYYYY-UM) Sequel that was better than the ... read more >>

Before I begin this review, I have to apologize for temporarily abandoning the party crasher column. For the past five months my real life has taken me from Iowa to California to Pennsylvania to ... read more >>

Each month, On Tap contributor Jason Cox lets readers in on the latest events, news and rumblings in the D.C. area dance music scene. If you like to jump, rave or just generally shake your stuff, ... read more >>

I have never been an aficionado of ‘60s garage and soul music. Always one to immerse myself in dance parties I find myself out of step with, I had been dying to check out The Wag at Black ... read more >>

Jin is located in the heart of D.C.’s vibrant U Street neighborhood. Step past the velvet rope outside that vaguely insinuates an air of exclusivity and you’re immersed in a dark lounge ... read more >>

For Wolf Trap, being green is definitely a goal worth working towards. In July, the live venue and national park is teaming up with the non-profit organization Reverb for “Be Good, Be Green, Be ... read more >>

Mad Tea PartyFound a Reason ... read more >>

Nobody’s FoolsBaltimore band Fools & Horses has a couple of things to brag about recently. First, they’ve had a song selected to be featured on MTV’s “The Real ... read more >>