Tag Archives: Washington

Getting our Kicks on Route, um, 50

By Emily | Published: July 27, 2009
I've always dreamed of a cross country road trip. So, when I planned a trip to Athens, Ohio, last weekend I couldn't resist the lure of Rt. 50. The Route, which runs coast to coast, cuts directly across West Virginia to Athens. Even though, I wouldn't get near California, I had to try part of it.
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Eat the East Coast without leaving DC

By Emily | Published: July 16, 2009
Last week, we traveled up the coast to New England, eating at nearly every city along the way. Here's how to get the best of Baltimore to Boston without leaving the DC area.
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A Taste of Virginia’s Wine Country

By Emily | Published: June 29, 2009
Although Northern Virginia's wineries may not produce the country’s best wine, this Two Buck Chuck drinking blogger can't tell. These wineries do rival their California counterparts for beautiful scenery. And hopping between tastings makes for excellent afternoon entertainment for out-of-town guests who have seen all the typical DC sites.
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Soccer at 8:30 am

By Emily | Published: March 26, 2009
I hate to wake up early, but I made an exception last week. I couldn’t miss a chance to watch British expats gorge themselves on fish and chips and pints of draft beer — before 10 am on a Saturday. The occasion for the early morning hubbub was the bi-annual Liverpool v. Manchester United match. [...]
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DC’s cocoa cafe and best bacon chocolate

By Emily | Published: March 11, 2009
Part cafe, part candy shop, part psychedelic Willy Wonka art gallery, Artfully Chocolate Kinsbury Confections is worth the venture out to the yellow/green Metro line. For a bargain seeker like myself, the highlight of ACKC is the chocolate tasting parties. The shop/cafe hosts monthly — or so — events, where guests can [...]
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The cash-only, cans-only dive bar

By Emily | Published: March 3, 2009
As DC goes increasingly upscale, dive bars in the District are becoming a rare find. But Columbia Height’s Red Derby is dive done well. It’s a 20 minute hike from the nearest bar district, Adams Morgan. It doesn’t have a sign. It serves beer only in cans — everything from a $2 can of [...]
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When parents visit

By Emily | Published: February 9, 2009
About every other month, a friend or sibling comes into town. I take them out. We sleep in late. I cook breakfast. We wander around some picturesque neighborhood, like Dupont or Georgetown or the Mall, and get dinner. The next day, they are on their way home. The trouble starts when my parents come to [...]
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