Those popinjays at The Hill have confused the dickens out of the American Internet today with a snippet regarding the Insta-Classic Sotomayor speech — you know, the one where she says she hates dumb white people, because she’s racist. In the speech she “claims” to like the Greater Mexican dish “mucho platos de arroz, gandoles y pernir,” which is basically a taco. What does this new thing mean, for the Republicans? MORE »

Chipotle and Baja Fresh ain’t got nothin’ on Pedro and Vinny’s burrito stand on 15th and K St. While the humble Street Cart only sells bean burritos, the ten people waiting in line swear by them. The burritos come with rice and fresh salsa, but cheese will cost you an extra quarter. MORE »

Thursday, March 19: There will be delicious cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres at Bread for the City’s big fund raising event, “Art with a Heart.” Simply pay the $200 ticket, and you’re in. 6PM at the Capitol Hilton. [BFC] MORE »

La Loma is the perfect place to go if you want Mexican food in a festive atmosphere and you don’t really care what you’re eating, as long as it’s smothered in orange cheese. It’s also a fantastic place to go if you want to eavesdrop on some first hand DC gossip — after all, this is Capitol Hill. MORE »