SYMHM: “No More Tequila — Ever” Edition
Venus celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Rouge on 16th Street NW. (Photo from Kimpton Hotels)
From Michelle Lancaster. Don’t think this is interesting or amusing? Well, you should have had another margarita. Instead you can tell me thanks, you hate it or give us some tips on Twitter @MichLancaster.
Cinco De Mayo Festivities!
I’m pretty sure that you didn’t miss it, given the size of the crowds at the bars around Dupont. The Obamas celebrated with mexican avocados; a bunch of you made a questionable decision to mix booze and dairy products at the opening of Pinkberry, which opened today as reported by DCist.
El Centro D.F. Opens on 14th Street NW
If you skipped the long line for free fro-yo, of which we already have about 100 options, perhaps you braved the hyped up crowds at El Centro D.F. Tell us how it was! And for the rest of you, shaking under your desk, here’s an oldie but goodie from the Examiner on hangover cures. Or get some hair of the dog at Salon.
El Centro D.F. is the latest addition to 14th Street's restaurant lineup at 1819 next to Black Cat. After much pre-opening publicity, the new Mexican eatery opened on Cinco de Mayo.
Drivers and Cyclists in D.C: Still Could Use Some Work
Greater Greater Washington notes that, despite bike lanes, many drivers and cyclists could use some education to coexist more harmoniously. The tips included in the article are pretty basic manners, which is probably why it is so groundbreaking for the city’s travelers.
Prince Charles at D.C. Community Garden
Prince Charles was in D.C. on an action-packed visit. After the White House, he made a stop at a LeDroit Park Community Garden and talked sustainable food. Washington City Paper snapped some great pictures of his visit that you should check out. It’s not a Princess Beatrice hat, but it’s still pretty cool.
Post Decides the Capital is Hip
The Washington City Paper had a great time writing this piece mocking the Post‘s story on the rise of the young, cool crowd in D.C. I wish they’d make up their minds over there; Courtland Milloy seems to think this cool crowd is ruining the city, remember? I can freely admit I’ve bemoaned the fact that hipsters are literally crawling over the city, but let’s be real, if you have to note it in one of the nation’s top papers, it is probably not ‘cool’.
Bourbon Advice From Hank’s Oyster Bar
Megan Coyle, one of the neighborhood’s finest mixologists at Hank’s Oyster Bar, has some great tips for bourbon drinking and mixing in Express. Being a Southern belle, I’m a sucker for a julep but you really can’t go wrong.
