Test Your Aim at Bad Axe Throwing
The idea of skipping happy hour in order to do hard manual labor used to be a foreign one, but with the advent of ax-throwing as an American pastime, it's becoming more and more common. The art of ax-throwing originated in Canadian backyards long ago and recently came to the...
READ MOREExperience Authentic Mexican Cuisine at Mi Vida Restaurante
Mi Vida means "my life" in Spanish, and the life and love of food at the center of this modern restaurant is chef and owner Roberto Santibanez. Chef Santibanez is a Mexico City native and has been an ambassador of Mexican cuisine for over 30 years. He is acclaimed for his...
READ MOREFrom Coffee to Cocktails, The Wydown Has You Covered
It's easy to forget you're in the lobby of an apartment building when you step inside the chic cafe called The Wydown. Despite the fact that it shares space with a residential building, The Wydown retains an air of creativity and originality. From its gleaming white subway...
READ MOREBuild Strength and Clear Your Mind at Hot Yoga Capitol Hill
It’s not all hot at Hot Yoga Capitol Hill. Variety is the name of the game, and they offer both Bikram yoga and a variety of other classes and workshops. Whether you’re new to the practice of yoga or a true yogi at heart, Hot Yoga Capitol Hill offers an array of options...
READ MOREEnjoy Vino From Around the World at Flight Wine Bar
By January of 2014, Kabir Amir and Swati Bose had seen enough of the world to open the doors of Flight Wine Bar with the confidence that its wine list encompassed the best vino from around the globe. After all, they'd spend ample amounts of time meeting wine-makers and...
READ MOREEnjoy a Sweet Treat at Pluma By Bluebird Bakery
Pluma By Bluebird Bakery has only barely opened its doors to the public, but already, the bright, contemporary cafe is racking up the rave reviews. Of course, in a way, Pluma's founders have been marketing the bakery for years. Previously, Bluebird Bakery operated as a...
READ MOREEnjoy Local Craft Beer and an Art Class at The District Clay Center
Atlas Brewery and DC Brau both sit less than a mile away from The District Clay Center in DC, so when the center says the brews served at its "One Shot Classes" are locally sourced, it's an accurate description. Held one or two Fridays per month, the adults-only classes pair...
READ MOREDon’t Miss the “Americans” Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
The new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, “Americans,” takes a unique look at the complex and sometimes difficult relationship between the United States and indigenous Americans. Because native tribes have a long history that predates the...
READ MORECotton and Reed: Tour a DC Rum Distillery
Have you ever wondered how rum goes from the sugarcane field to your glass? Cotton and Reed holds the answers. Two friends, who are also the namesakes, run the distillery. Reed Walker and Jordan Cotton invite spirits enthusiasts like themselves behind the scenes each weekend...
READ MOREAstro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken: Two American Comfort Foods Collide
Best friends Elliot Spaisman and Jeff Halpern initially bonded over a shared love of ice hockey as kids, but as they got older, they found that they shared another passion for classic American food. To this pair, the bites that truly epitomized comfort cuisine were fresh...
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