Author: City Walker

The Lincoln, a Vintage Venice Cocktail Bar

The Lincoln, a Vintage Venice Cocktail Bar Designed by Matt Winter

A classic Model T Roadster isn’t usually the showpiece in a bar, but this new Venice hangout seems to make it feel right at home. Resurrecting in the former RG Club in Venice, The Lincoln feels like a longtime friend who’s come back home. Founded by partners Jeffrey Best, Kenneth Jones, and Matt Winter (who also led the design), […]

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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons

Fishtown’s Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Open

Modern “urban Italian” cuisine in a not-so-modern space Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has been around for a long, long time. The building dates back to the 19th century, when it operated as a whisky blending and bottling facility on the corner of Front and Master Streets. It wasn’t until only recently, when the ROOST Apartment Hotel brand chose to […]

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Proper 21

Proper 21 Coming to Metro Center

Brought forth by the team behind two sports bars in NYC. Metro Center’s getting a new watering hole, reports Washington Business Journal. Proper 21, from the team that brought New York City the sports bars Manhattan Proper and Proper West, is opening at 1319 F. St. NW. It’s taking the spot which previously housed Finemondo (for 12 […]

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SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT FIREWORKS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY HARRIS TEETER

APRIL 09, 2016 Time: 1- 9 PM; Fireworks display 8:30pm RAIN or SHINE Location: Southwest Waterfront – 600 Water Street, SW to the Waterfront Park and Titanic Memorial (map) Cost: FREE ABOUT Enjoy more than eight celebratory hours of free music, family friendly water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment and delicious foods at multiple outdoor […]

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17 restaurants where Washington, DC’s elite go for a power lunch

Washington, DC is a city that runs on power lunches, and as Albert Einstein once wisely said, “An empty stomach is not a good political advisor.” Lunch is the meal when America’s movers and shakers mull over some of the country’s most important decisions, all while chowing down on delicious — albeit pricey — fare. These are the […]

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THE BEST DESIGNED UNDERGROUND SPACES IN AMERICA

“Underground” spaces are either awarding themselves the stamp of counterculture approval or they’re actually underground. The following fall in the latter category, but forget stalactites, stalagmites, and cave dust: from a government bunker in Virginia to a concert hall in Colorado, these subterranean spaces are swank. 1. Jaegers Kansas City, Missouri Paintball is like the […]

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THE BEST SPRING BEERS FROM DC-AREA BREWERIES

Spring marks one major attraction for residents of the DC metro area: long outdoor day-drinking sessions. As the DC beer scene booms, the area’s breweries offer springtime libations perfect for taking in the cherry blossoms (and handling the busloads of tourists that accompany their arrival). From Silver Spring down to Ashburn, we’ve rounded up the […]

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Pineapple and Pearls Will Have a $250 Price Tag Per Person

This is Aaron Silverman’s new restaurant Pineapple and Pearls, the upcoming restaurant from the Rose’s Luxury team, may take reservations, but that convenience will come at a cost: the price tag for dinner will be $250 per person. The Washington Post reports diners will pay half of the price tag upfront, and the other half the morning […]

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Going Reuben Hunting: 3 Sandwiches to Try in D.C.

The Reuben is the best kind of hot mess. Its origin story is unclear, but the sandwich’s deliciousness is obvious. The proportions and ingredients just work together. The fattiness of the meat – traditionally corned beef or pastrami – pairs with the acidity of the sauerkraut and marries well with the rich and creamy textures of […]

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Going Reuben Hunting: 12 Sandwiches to Try in D.C.

The Reuben is the best kind of hot mess. Its origin story is unclear, but the sandwich’s deliciousness is obvious. The proportions and ingredients just work together. The fattiness of the meat – traditionally corned beef or pastrami – pairs with the acidity of the sauerkraut and marries well with the rich and creamy textures of […]

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