Wednesday, September 16: One can never have too much barbecue. This is an impossible feat. So go, you, to the restaurant Art and Soul where you can eat delicious BBQ! Sit on their fire-pit centered patio and eat meat that comes with BBQ appropriate side dishes for only $25. You can even bring your dog and give it pet friendly beer– that is, if wining and dining your dog is your thing. [Art and Soul] MORE »

Sunday, June 28, 12:53 PM – Associate editor Jim Newell is in bed sound asleep, dreaming of all the wonderful television he will watch when he awakens. Meanwhile, responsible adult and food connoisseur Arielle Fleisher is exactly where she is supposed to be, waiting patiently at Pennsylvania and 14th NW for at least one of her male colleagues to show up. And at the other end of the city, smug Intern Riley — convinced he is the first to arrive — sits on some bench at Pennsylvania and 14th SE, and passes the time with a casual game of pocket pool. MORE »

Wednesday, June 24-Sunday, July 19: Jews have a Festival of Lights. Mexicans have a festival of ice cream, or at least Rosa Mexicano does.  The restaurant is hosting a celebration of both sweet and spicy just odd ice creams as part of their “Festival de Helados.” Ice cream options include salted avocado butter (?!?!) and coconut and candied lime zest, among other frightening combinations. These random food celebrations really do keep getting weirder and weirder.  MORE »

The Republican Renewal Project, which aims to help GOP candidates in Nevada, has a hot new slogan: “It is time to be proud again.” And that is why they are proudly postponing a fundraising dinner featuring Senator John Ensign, due to “a scheduling conflict,” which is probably not related at all to his shameful courting of an adult human female for a brief period of time last year. [Republican Renewal Project]

Wednesday, May 20: There’s no shame if the only charitable contribution you ever make to the District of Columbia is via eating at fundraisers. If a full stomach is your way of saying, “Thanks DC for heightening my chance of getting AIDS and for granting me the opportunity to almost be murdered on multiple occasions,” we highly recommend heading to the Verizon Center today for “Taste of Eleven,” a fundraiser put on by Wizards Care that raises money for the Capital Area Food Bank. MORE »

Yes, we’ve been remiss. But we shall make it up to you. Please note, if you plan on attending: the paper invitation claims this celebration of community, good food, and firearms will take place on October 10. Because otherwise, this is two days after Kitty’s loss stunning victory. MORE »