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10-18's Unofficial Visitor's Guide to Washington, D.C.
Check-in here to see what's going on in the greater Washington, DC area!
Entertainment and Event Guides
The Washingtonian, the District's best periodical, holds the definitive guide on the best dining in Washington, DC and its suburbs. Whether you are going out for a romantic evening for two, happy hour with the coworkers, a large event, high-dining, or bargain bites, the editors at Washingtonian know where to find it: Washingtonian Food and Dining Guide
This is the online version of the only city guide that we locals ever bother to look at, the
Washington City Paper. If you're planning a trip to the area, this is the source for concerts, theatre productions, art exhibits, dance recitals or productions, events at the Smithsonian institutes, special outdoor festivals and events, book signings, pub crawls, and all else: Washington City Paper
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The Silver Spring Penguin knows all there is to know about what's going on in the new downtown Silver Spring district! The area has recently been transforming, headed first by the American Film Institute and its Silver Theatre, and has recently attained the Fillmore Music Hall! Here is the latest news on food, entertainment, development, and more, from the hottest new spot outside the Beltway: The Silver Spring Penguin
Radio
Home of the acclaimed program "Democracy Now", this is the place to find the real scoop about what's going on in Washington, DC and around the world.
WPFW is the real voice of Washingtonians, keeping 'em honest and challenging the status quo. The musical component of WPFW programming is another real gem of the station; WPFW is that it is the only place on your FM dial where you will hear real jazz and blues, in addition to fresh world beats. Founded in 1977, WPFW is a nonprofit, volunteer-based radio station, and is located at 89.3 on your FM dial. WPFW Radio Washington
National news around the clock. Here is another fine place to get your political news fix, without all the idiocy and slander of the cable networks. Noncommercial and nonprofit,
NPR is internationally renowned and serves over 26 million listeners: NPR Radio
WETA is the Washington DC area affiliate of NPR, and is the home of great classical music listening, new releases and reviews. WETA can also be found at 90.9 on your FM dial. WETA Radio
Schools
Forget the trip to College Park, Western Maryland, or the Eastern Shore - you can choose from 50 different programs from Maryland state universities, and attend classes right here in Rockville!
The Universities at Shady Grove are located just off I-270, and only minutes from the Beltway/I-270 spur. The Universities at Shady Grove
Save yourself and the folks some money. Some of the country's finest professors hold classes at
Montgomery College, one of the nation's highest-ranked community colleges! Montgomery College
Northern Virginia Community College (
"NOVA") now has
six campuses to serve you, so you can now take "distance" off your list of excuses! Northern Virginia Community College
Government Resources
Montgomery County, Maryland, affectionately known as "Mo' Co". Your guide to county practices and events, development and business, and schools (
MCPS). Also County Council agenda, hearings, and reports. Full
Ride-On schedule. Plenty of information on and links to social support services, such as rental/housing assistance, shelters for abused persons and the homeless, detox/rehab, and much more. Montgomery County Homepage
Washington, D.C. City guides, news, development, reports on government performance, news from The Hill, applications for business permits and licenses, emergency and social services directories, and - direct links to the
DC DMV, so you can pay off those unpaid parking tickets! DC.gov
Favorite Places:
COFFEEHOUSE, BAR: Meet
Tryst, DC's answer to Central Perk! Tryst is located in the heart of the Adams-Morgan neighborhood of downtown DC and is the best all-around hangout in the city. Not only do the baristas serve up classic espresso concoctions in oversized mugs (finished with animal crackers), but the bartenders at Tryst are famous for shaking a mean martini, and the evening scene is always happening. The food is downtown-diner, with a few upscale touches to classic sandwiches and appetizers, and is served to you on comfy couches and chairs. Plenty of bar and table space is also available. Best of all, when Tryst finally closes, you can head over to The Diner, one of DC's few 24-hour food joints! Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar, and Lounge
DINING: While their virtual decade-long run in Washingtonian's 100 best has ended,
Addie's is still top-notch and deserves a little more recognition than it has recently received. Inconspicuously located in a charming, converted house off Rockville Pike, chef de cuisine Andre Cavallero's passion for cooking is certainly a world-class affair. The food may be described as Gulf Coast/Down South American-brasserie, and is often to the standards of fine-dining, although the atmosphere is comfortable, and jeans are never shunned at the door. Springtime offerings include organically-raised salmon in yellow saffron, pork belly risotto, smoked artichoke salad, and of course, the city's very best cornmeal-crusted oysters. Prices are moderate-expensive, but worth every foodie's penny. Addie's Restaurant
COFFEEHOUSE: ¡Que fresca! The folks at
Mayorga Coffee Roasters give a good, green answer to the homogenous coffeehouses across the nation. It's not Seattle, and it's not trendy, at least in a Soho kind of way. What it is - serious, small-batch coffee, which is roasted right in your own backyard! The coffee is sourced via Rainforest Alliance, fair-trade certified, and complies to organic certifications. It is then roasted in Rockville, and then enjoyed at the bright and roomy 6200-sq. ft downtown Silver Spring store (yes, "Spring" is supposed to be singular). This bold venture of Mayorga Coffee has provided the DC area with the freshest coffee bar none, and a very inviting new joint to enjoy it at. Mayorga Coffee Roasters
CLOTHIER: There are plenty of imitations, but
Universal Madness is the company that started it all. This is the last word in contemporary urban gear, showcasing the street's latest fashions in all shapes, sizes, and most definitely, colors! While they specialize in athletic apparel, their specialty is high-fashion embroidered jerseys, and often carry the hard-to-find box-collared ribbed tanks. Sorry, there is currently no website available for the Madness Store.
Universal Madness is located at 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010; (202) 829-3850
CLOTHIER: While not exclusive to Washington, it feels like it is;
Urban Outfitters has long been a Georgetown staple, and they have recently added a store in the Gallery Place/Chinatown district. Board shoes, designer denim, and other high-fashion articles for both sexes; graphic tees that are actually funny, drinking board games, all things Atari, all manner of contemporary apartment furnishing, other nostalgic knickknacks, and lots of retro-inspired tees, toys, and paraphernalia. Urban Outfitters
