Sunday, June 28, 2009
Clarendon Metro Current Schedule Widget
This is a useful little widget from Metro that shows the live status of Clarendon station arrivals and departures. Other stations can be found here.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Happy Hour Finder
A nice little resource I recently found is Washingtonian's Happy Hour Finder. It's a good little tool to find spots quickly to enjoy a cheap drink:
Monday, June 22, 2009
Red Line Metro Train Collision

WJLA is currently reporting 1 fatality and 9 injuries. Washington Post doesn't have any more details either.
I received this text message alert from AlertDC at 5:45:
Metro reports massive injuries at this time. The green line and the red line are
affected. Further information to follow.
As someone who rides Metro regularly, I didn't think this type of accident was possible. Very scary.
Update 6/23/2009:
The casualty count is now 9 deaths and 76 injuries. The trains did not collide head-on, but instead one train ran into the rear of the first stopped train.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Seaton Smith @ Arlington Cinema Drafthouse
This week's show was made worthwhile by the always funny Seaton Smith. Seaton has performed at many local venues, including the DC Improv and RiRa.
Seaton has a great comedic style, and I was very impressed that he did not reuse any of his previous jokes from when I saw him last at RiRa three weeks ago.
I love his flip-flops routine, never gets old!
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arlingtoncinemadrafthouse,
comedy,
seaton smith,
standup
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Dolce Vita in Fairfax
The appetizers are spectacular - I would recommend the Tasca and probably the best Bruschetta I've had. The pasta also does not disappoint, and I was very happy with the filling and tasty Fettuccine Botticelli. Full menu here.
They also have live music with a violinist who walks through the establishment and serenades dinners with his great voice.
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dolce vita,
fairfax
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Josephine in McPhereson Square
You need your name on the list to get in, which means either signing up online ahead of time or knowing someone working there. $20 cover unless you are a lady before midnight.
If you want to sit down, a table reservation will set you back $500. So unless you have a large group wanting to stay the entire night, its best just to stay standing or try to squeeze in on the one free couch by the main stairs.
The locale is great for DC people watching, as this venue attracts a diverse and very well dressed crowd. This included a 50-something man buying a table by the bar and stereotypically surrounding himself with nine scantily clad females. My hero.
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dc,
Josephine,
McPhereson Square
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Le Pain Quotidien sucks

I chose the Roasted Turkey Tartine open faced sandwich, it was ok but not worth $10 and I was still very hungry. The lemonade is so super highly concentrated its hard to drink. Plus the food is served on cutting boards instead of plates, which always results in a messy table as it can't contain the loose bits.
Unless you are going there for their bread or breakfast pastries, stay away.
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le pain quotidien
Boccato Gelato & Espresso

Unfortunately for me, the power failues on Edgewood Street due to the storm caused them to close shop for tonight.
I also love the outdoor beanches of different heights. The place has gotten outstanding reviews and has a very appealing atmosphere.
Jenny Lewis tonight at 9:30 tonight
The sold out show is opened by Deer Tick and Farmer Dave.
Wish I could be there!
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9:30Club,
Jenny Lewis
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Open Mic Night @ Iota

Despite the weather, more people than I expected made it out for the Clarendon nightlife. Iota featured a good and diverse mixture of acoustic musicians, including a Spanish signing artist pictured on the right.
Iota also features another well kept secret: its intimate and casual back patio. Luckily there was enough of a pause in the storm tonight for a handful of Iotians to enjoy the outdoor seating.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The storm to end all storms in Clarendon

A telephone and electric pole next to the GMU campus was hit by a direct burst of fire from the sky, shutting down a portion of Kirkwood Road.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Le Pain Quotidien

The chain has received great reviews in other locales, and my first visit was also positive. Looking forward to trying out some more of their lunch menu later, especially given that their location is very convenient to Clarendon foot traffic:
2900 Clarendon Blvd
@ N. Fillmore St.
Arlington, VA 22201
M-Th: 7am-9pm
F: 7am-10pm
Sa: 8am-10pm
Su: 8am-8pm
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le pain quotidien
Monday, June 1, 2009
Metric on Pandora
Pandora is an incredibly useful web app that allows users to create internet radio stations for their own personal music tastes. So you end up with stations that only play music you like, all the time. Pandora also analyzes your tastes and suggests new music that you may also like, so its a great way to discover new bands. Metric's profile on Pandora is here.
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