Washington DC Travel Guide
12/04/2007 at 8:45 AM
Tags: Celeb Travel, President Bush, Cameron Diaz, Martin Scorsese (all tags)
While many stars were gearing up for the Movies Rock event in Hollywood last night, Cameron Diaz spent her Sunday in the usually star-barren* city of Washington, DC, paying tribute to director Martin Scorsese at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. The director, who worked with Diaz on 2002's "Gangs of New York," heard tributes from her and frequent Scorsese player Robert DeNiro.
Also honored at the Kennedy Center (and allowed to pose with President Bush) were Steve Martin, Diana Ross, pianist Leon Fleisher and Brian Wilson. But only lucky Scorsese can now hang his rainbow-ribboned medal on his Oscar for last year's "The Departed."
*unless you consider Rahm Emanuel or James Sensenbrenner stars... which we not-so-secretly do.
Related Stories:
· Martin Scorsese, The Departed Oscar Victory Tour Guide [Jaunted]
· Cameron Diaz coverage [Jaunted]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Faded Youth Blog]
by egw
11/13/2007 at 3:05 PM
Tags: Thanksgiving, Animals, Disney World (all tags)
We wouldn't be so excited about fall if we knew that in a week we would be plucked, bound and having involuntary surgery in your mom's kitchen. But this year, as happens every year, one lucky turkey will get to live out his retirement as a Magic Kingdom resident instead of as leftovers. This year's sixtieth anniversary National Thanksgiving Ceremony at the White House allows President Bush to do what he does best--look ridiculous in the Rose Garden.
The as yet unnamed turkey hails from Dubois, Indiana and has been coached especially for his big moment. (You can vote to decide his name at the White House website.) After the November 21 ceremony, he will serve as the grand marshal of the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade, and live out his days in the backyard of Mickey's Country House at the Magic Kingdom.
Related Stories:
· Thanksgiving at The White House [Official Site]
· Mickey's Country House [Official Site]
· Disney World coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: The White House]
by egw
10/13/2006 at 9:19 AM
Tags: Movie Set Travel, Robin Williams (all tags)
Robin Williams is back - and supposedly sober - in today's pick: Man of the Year. Donning a George Washington-style wig, he plays a late-night political talk show host who decides, on a lark, to run for president and (surprise!) wins. Riiiiiiight, like this would ever happen.
Laura Linney plays his lady and Jeff Goldblum's also in the flick. Randomly, many SNL cast members pop up too.
As much of the movie takes place in DC, we thought it cool to offer you some picks around:
Where To Stay:
The Fairmont
Located in the cool, student-y Foggy Bottom 'hood, The Fairmont's got a rare central garden courtyard, 415 rooms, and even wacky packages like the "Panda Package" that includes tix to the National Zoo to see Tai Shan, the famous panda cub. Reportedly the fitness center is also pretty swank.
What to See:
U.S. Botanic Gardens
Right at the foot of the Capitol, check out the country's oldest botanical garden. Friday and Saturday celebrate HerbDay, a series of educational events celebrating the importance of herbs and herbalism. Hm, sounds like fun. Admission to the garden is free, and there are over 4,000 plants to see.
Where to Eat:
Zed's Ethiopian
Head to Zed's in Georgetown for one of the city's best Ethiopian spots. A favorite of Washingtonian, menu items include Kaisa, a mild cottage cheese served with collard greens and red pepper or Chicken Doro Watt, spicy and with an egg. If you're a veggie, sample the Harvest Vegetable platter.
by sedona
12/08/2005 at 5:38 PM
Tags: Bars (all tags)
Favorite D.C. watering hole
Capitol Lounge is rumored to be reopening today nearly four months after
burning down in a fire.
Owner Joe Englert told DCist:
...this place is something I love too dearly not to mend, fix up and reintroduce to the Hill...It may only be bricks and mortar but the place has a soul and we will not let it die."
We heartily commend that attitute toward a drinking establishment. Drop by and let us know how it is!
Related Stories
·
Capitol Lounge Re-Opens Today, We Hope [DCist]
·
Capitol Lounge Reviews [TripAdvisor]
by Jolie
