Category Archives: Deals and Steals
Bahn Mi Bliss at the Eden Center
Every city has its neighborhood cultural hubs, from Little Italy in Boston to Koreatown in New York. One of D.C.’s best ethnic hotspots is Eden Center, located in Falls Church, Virginia. This large indoor and outdoor mall complex is home … Continue reading
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A Moment of Remembrance at the Pentagon Memorial
Washington, D.C. has many memorials, to commemorate both the large and the small moments in history. One of the most touching of these is the Pentagon Memorial, a tribute to the men and women who died when American Airlines Flight … Continue reading
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A Colossal Warehouse of Books
Washington, DC is peppered with some excellent used bookstores, though not as many as one would hope. The best close by is Capitol Hill Books, characterized by floor to ceiling book jumbles, handwritten signs with arrows in every direction, and … Continue reading
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So’s Your Mom: The Place for Bagels, Sandwiches, and Deli Philosophizing
What makes a deli a deli and not just a run of the mill sandwich shop? Is it cold cuts, sandwiches in paper, sides/add-ons/condiments, a distinct ethic leaning? Yelpers have been asking that question for years with regard to So’s … Continue reading
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Bowling on the Base at Fort Myer
One thing we lack here in Washington, DC is nearby and cheap options for bowling. Sure, there are the Bowl America outposts in West Falls Church and Fairfax, Bowlmor stranded far from the Metro in Bethesda, and the odd business … Continue reading
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Catch of the Day at the Maine Avenue Fish Market
The Maine Avenue Fish Market, a collection of seafood joints located on barges in the Potomac River, is a grimy, fun, hidden gem that features some of the most authentic food and people-watching in the District. Open continuously since the … Continue reading
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