Issue N o 6
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Issue N o 6
D/CITY W H A T ’ S N E W, W H A T ’ S N O W, W H A T ’ S N E X T ISSUE No.6 Can you keep a secret? How about dozens of them? Welcome to the first-ever Secret Issue of D/CITY, where we’ll uncover and share some of the mysteries and riddles of life in Washington D.C. And pssst: Be sure to read this issue carefully, as we’ve hidden some dolorpit amet pretty awesome secrets inside. haw & S DC 14thington h Was E E R F d oo orh ghb ort i e N Rep WHAT’S HAPPENING? Getting in top shape requires hard work, but thankfully, the instructors at the new 305 Fitness studio (1630 14th Street NW; 646.480.2459) know that work and play go hand-in-hand. At Washington’s first location for the wildly popular fitness movement, you’ll perform highintensity, dance-inspired routines while a local DJ spins nightclub-worthy tunes. THE If you’re avoiding carbs, you’ll want to detour around 7th Street NW – the newly opened Uprising Muffin Company ( 1817 7th Street NW; 202.290.1196) will test your willpower when it comes to baked goods. The menu includes flavors like cranberry-orange and blueberry streusel, with a few rotating special additions each day. All things considered, why bother resisting? D/CITY EATS SECRET Fans of global street food and cheap eats have long known that Adams Morgan’s Amsterdam Falafelshop is the best of both worlds. Now, thanks to a new 14th Street location (1830 14th Street NW; 202.232.6200) , you can satisfy that craving for crispy, crunchy falafel on your home turf. Get your fashion fix & more IN THIS ISSUE @DCITY style ISSUE Depending on who you ask, the secret to amazing personal style ranges from really spectacular accessories to a certain je ne sais quoi that only a lucky few (and mostly French) individuals possess. To get to the heart of the matter, we asked these super-chic locals to share their most treasured tidbits of sartorial wisdom. STREET STYLE LOREM REPORT HIDDEN TREASURES OF SHAW D/CITY IPSIMM BOOK CLUB PERFECT LIFE 101 SHOW US YOUR HOOD PAGE 2–3 PAGE 5 PAGE 5 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 HAS A SECRET SECOND FAMILY CON FORGOT THE NAME OF HER FID E AL NTI SHE’S GOT A SECRET ISSUE No.6 CAN’T TELL THE BUT HAS TO ARE YOU COOLER HE’S NOT WEA THAN THESE PEOPLE ? Well, maybe — we’ll be the judge of that. If you think you have what it takes to be featured in the next issue, we’d love to feature your oh-so-up-to-the-minute fashion sense. It’s okay to be cocky as long as you can back it up. IS A SHE’S GOING TO SOLVE WITHOUT A YOUR INCREDIBLE TAG @DCITYSTYLE Submit your selfie on your social media weapon of choice. If you’ve got it going on, we’ll get in touch with you and arrange for you to be at our next photoshoot. Finally, your big break into that modelling career. STYLE MYSTERY STREET STYLE REPORT CON FID DOESN’T HAVE A ANYMORE ENT There’s no denying it: Personal style is intriguing, intoxicating, and endlessly debatable. For proof, look to the thousands of blogs, websites, and Instagram accounts dedicated to it. Part of the reason we’re all so obsessed with personal style? The fact that it’s so deeply, truly personal. Here, some of Washington’s bestdressed denizens let us in on what makes their individual style sing. IAL SPOTTED AT 7TH & P HE JUST LOST HIS FIRST SHE HIDES A FOLLOW US We’re @DCITYstyle on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. INSIDE OF HER BAG TO SHE HAS A CRUSH BUT THE PHYSICIST. 2D/CITY D/CITY 3 YO U R G U I D E TO P E R F EC T PAG E-T U R N E R S “BEST PLACE FOR THE SUNSET IS THE EXERCISE STEPS BEHIND THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL.” Columbia Heights, there’s an alley off the 1000 block of Irving Street NW, where you see a JC Auto & Frame Repair Shop (I don’t think it’s in business anymore) that has a number of the coolest murals in the city, including Chuck Brown and MCA of The Beastie Boys. HOSTS JAZZ IN THE GARDEN EVERY FRIDAY FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER. GREAT MUSICAL EVENT FOR FREE! ” @DEREKTORSANI VIA TWITTER WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SECRET SPOT IN D.C.? ... Meridian International Center and the Textile Museum have lovely English manor-style gardens. It feels like something out of Brideshead Revisited or like the children’s book The Secret Garden. Little slice of Old World Euro charm amid the hustle and bustle of D.C. Retail shop for @13thStMeats is almost open, but you can still order handmade sausages via email. Best in the District! @BENMAHLERDC VIA TWITTER How you choose to while away your private hours is your own prerogative—but for our part, we love nothing more than to settle in with a good book. Here, a handful of Washington bookworms offer up their picks for brilliant end-of-summer reads. @JENNRIGHTMEOW VIA INSTAGRAM @MELODYINFOCUS VIA INSTAGRAM THE NATIONAL “GALLERY OF ART BOOK’EM Meridian Hill Park is a gem many people don’t know about unless they live nearby. It’s a beautiful place to relax or be active with an interesting history! My dad even said his parents brought him to play there when he was a child, so it’s cool to be able to go there now myself so many years later. ASTONISH ME LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES “Maggie is a buddy of mine, & I love to support females kicking ass & taking names!” – Meg Biram by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos “On my commute, I’m reading Les Liaisons Dangereuses to escape the time and space of public transportation.” – Katerina Herodotou JUST KIDS by Patti Smith “I’m planning on reading Just Kids this summer. I’ve heard it’s beautifully written, and who wouldn't want to live vicariously through a punk-rock icon in gritty 1960s / 1970s New York?” – Teresa Tobat by Paul Theroux “Summer is about escaping. Without moving an inch, I get to travel hundreds of miles through Africa by train, bush taxi, and an armed convoy.” – Katalina Mayorga “I’m looking forward to reading Dune this summer. It’s a Hugo Award-winning cult classic and since I love the movie so much, it's time to read the book finally!” – Alejandra Owens 6 • PICA TACO • • DC9 • 1406 Florida Avenue NW (202) 518-6820 1940 9th Street NW (202) 483-5000 At this under-the-radar Mexican spot, you can choose from a substantial menu of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tortas, and more. Oh, and there’s breakfast, too, in case you’re hankering for huevos rancheros. With a quirky-cool mix of local and national acts, DC9 has been fueling late-night dance sessions since 2004. Have a drink on the roof or descend to the snug basement bar for a more up-close-andpersonal experience. 3 • 1905 BISTRO & BAR • @WONDERWAZZ VIA INSTAGRAM @LOULOULIU83 VIA INSTAGRAM 1905 9th Street NW; (202) 332-1905 Think you’ve found the best rooftop bar in the city? If you haven’t been to the top of 1905, think again. Inside this tucked-away rowhouse is one of the neighborhood’s coolest, most low-key bars, and the quiet, secluded roof deck is hard to beat. @ABGT_13 VIA INSTAGRAM DARK STAR SAFARI Glitz and glamour have their place – and there’s no shortage of posh hangouts in this ’hood. But what about those comforting haunts that feel more hole-in-the-wall than haute-cuisine? Here, your go-to guide for dive bars and down-to-earth eateries. 1 Corner of 16th & Corcoran [Street NW] has a huge house that’s always nicely decorated; their Halloween display is great! TCB is the best coffee bar off the beaten path. Corcoran is the easiest street to find parking if you go out in the area. Hank’s Oyster Bar: half-price raw bar items [from] 10 pm-close every night! by Frank Herbert HIDDEN TREASURES CHRISTINA LORA VIA FACEBOOK “BEST QUIET SPOT TO RELAX WITH A BOOK: SPANISH STEPS AT 22ND & S STREET NW IN KALORAMA.” DUNE by Maggie Shipstead 7 • GREAT WALL • SZECHUAN HOUSE 1527 14th Street NW (202) 797-8888 4 5 • FAST GOURMET • • FLORIDA AVE • GRILL 2 • VELVET LOUNGE • 915 U Street NW (202) 462-3213 A D.C. institution for live music, good drinks, and a nofrills atmosphere. Plan your visit around the weekly and monthly DJ nights, or shell out $8 to see the main act (and usually two or three openers). 1400 W Street NW (202) 448-9217 A neighborhood institution for satisfying late-night cravings, Fast Gourmet is fast approaching cult status when it comes to cheap eats (and unusual locations). Get there before 3 a.m. and try any of the sandwiches, especially the legendary chivito. A must-visit for fans of authentic Chinese cuisine, Great Wall has been cultivating a devoted foodie following for years. 1100 Florida Avenue NW (202) 265-1586 The neighborhood’s ultimate greasy-spoon has been serving up comforting soul food (and hangover-curing breakfasts) since 1944. Whether you opt for a plate of buttery biscuits or something more hearty, like a half-smoke and collard greens, you can’t go wrong. BE ADVISED: SPICY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME HERE. 8 • SOLLY’S U ST • TAVERN 1942 11th Street NW (202) 232-6590 One of Solly’s biggest draws is the weekly Kostume Karaoke event on Thursdays, so bring your own costume (or borrow a getup from the venue) and belt it out on stage in front of strangers. If singing isn’t your thing, there’s also a charity trivia competition on Wednesdays and live music on Fridays. 4D/CITY 4D/CITY D/CITY 5 FL O RI THE GIBSON 4 64 61 A cold brew and some BBQ are musts before (or after) a show at the nearby 9:30 Club. Add an outdoor patio to the mix & you’ll swear you're in Austin. The perfect after-hours spot when you’re done catching a show at the 9:30 Club next door. Take in the kitschy 60s sci-fi decor, booming rap soundtrack, and boozy shakes. 65 66 67 1 3 ST RE E T 5 6 7 1 2 ST RE E T V ST R E E T 1 5 ST 1 6 ST A new D.C. venture for Michael Shlow, Tico offers up American food with Spanish, Mexican, and South African influences. SATELLITE ROOM 60 2047 9TH ST NW | (202) 506-2496 917 V ST NW | (202) 758-3562 TICO 1926 14TH ST NW | (202) 319-1400 AMERICAN ICE CO. 8 ST RE E T W ST R E E T E 3 AV Locals know the drill: Add your name to the list, grab a drink nearby, and head back later for some of the most creative cocktails in the city. A 2009 14TH ST NW | (202) 232-2156 2 1 0 ST RE E T D 1 62 63 68 69 70 71 72 U S TRE E T 9 10 11 12 13 14 73 15 19 17 21 75 20 22 77 24 23 28 POLICY 30 34 33 1904 14TH ST NW | (202) 387-7654 40 S STREET 43 44 45 14TH S TRE E T 39 DI 79 IMMORTAL BELOVED 32 38 41 85 Arguably one of the city's best rooftop bars is stationed on top of 1905 Bistro & Bar. Pick a breezy weekend and camp out here with some refreshing drinks (and a little SPF). S ST RE E T R ST RE E T 48 Edgy, fashion-forward men’s and women’s clothing and accessories with a downtown feel. The rusticmeets-artsy interior matches the store's sensibility. 49 1809 14TH ST NW | (202) 588-7311 Ready to clean out your closet? Take those chic castoffs to Current, where you can browse secondhand styles. 50 51 The highlight here is a menu that crisscrosses the globe, with dishes inspired by the owners’ trips to Morocco, Spain, Brazil, and other far-flung locales. Q ST RE E T 58 90 AMSTERDAM FALAFELSHOP 59 DARRYL CARTER This refined interior design studio was lovingly transformed from a pre-Civil War carriage house. One of the most picturesque stores in all of D.C. The Adams Morgan institution has expanded – take the DIY approach to your falafel with a well-stocked toppings bar. Specializing exclusively in cocktails and desserts, this Logan Circle spot is a guaranteed winner for date night. 14TH S TRE E T 93 94 N ST RE E T Inspired by the silent-movie star, Chaplin is the newest venture from brothers Ari and Micah Wilder. Expect dumplings, ramen, family-style roasts, and a menu of curious cocktails. 1314 9TH ST NW | (202) 319-1086 The perfect lunchtime spot for taking a culinary trip around the world, with sandwiches inspired by the great cities of every continent. N W 98 M ST R E E T SUNdeVICH KEY 97 99 9TH S TRE E T T A VE 1501 9TH ST NW | (202) 644-8806 ON TTH HOMAS OMAS CIRCLE CIRCLE M ST RE E T Table is proof that sustainability can be delicious. On chef Frederik de Pue’s handmade menus, you’ll find entrees like bison hanger steak with wheatberries or seasonal mushroom risotto. 74DC9 1940 9th St NW (202) 483-5000 Live Music/Rock 81 Howard Theatre 620 T St NW (202) 803-2899 Live Music/R&B SHOPPING & SERVICES 1 Palace 5ive 2216 14th St NW (202) 299-9008 Skate Shop 2Federal 2216 14th St NW (202) 518-3375 Men’s Fashion LA COLOMBE 8 Dr. K Vintage 1534 U St NW (202) 506-1817 Vintage Clothing Finding these Philadelphia-based coffee roasters in Blagden Alley can be tricky at first, but judging by the happy crowd, the location is not exactly a well-kept secret. 9 Ginger Root 1530 U St NW (202) 567-7668 Vintage THE PASSENGER One of the city’s most talked-about bars, The Passenger lives up to its reputation as an anchor of hip D.C. Get your fix of habanero-infused bitters here. 100 101 6D/CITY All of the details have been taken care of in this fresh men’s barbershop, and the complimentary coffee is delicious. 1021 7TH ST NW | (202) 393-0220 L ST RE E T S 63 Bohemian Caverns 2001 11th St NW (202) 299-0800 Live Music/Jazz 10Millennium 1528 U St NW #B (202) 483-1218 Furniture Store E Food & Drink 818 RHODE ISL AND AVE NW; (202) 332-0200 924 N ST NW | (202) 289-4850 CHAPLIN RM Need a new watering hole? Head to this spot from Kushi owner Darren Norris, and drown your sorrows in a Brooklyn Lager and a round of pool. BARBER OF HELL’S BOTTOM 96 VE 1410 14TH ST NW | (202) 800-8130 95 62 U Street Music Hall 1115 U St NW (202) 588-1880 Live Music/Dance With fresh-baked muffins, savory treats, and plentiful locally-roasted coffee, Uprising can cure your case of the Mondays in no time flat. 903 N ST NW | (202) 588-5200 O ST RE E T 58 Studio Theatre 1501 14th St NW #3 (202) 232-7267 Performing Arts 70 Velvet Lounge 915 U St NW (202) 462-3213 Live Music/Rock TABLE 91 56 Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St NW #300 (202) 234-5601 20th Century Fine Art UPRISING MUFFIN COMPANY P ST RE E T 92 BLACK WHISKEY Shopping & Services 90 53 Gallery Plan B 1530 14th St NW #A (202) 234-2711 Art Gallery 67 9:30 Club 815 V Street NW (202) 265-0930 Live Music/Rock 1320 9TH ST NW | (202) 234-5926 1830 14TH ST NW | (202) 232-6200 1401 R ST NW | (202) 234-0400 Arts & Music 89 56 57 Now ensconced in the old Wonderbread Factory, this workspace collective offers a taste of startup culture to freelancers looking for a communal work environment. 1817 7TH ST NW | (202) 290-1196 54 55 RED LIGHT DA 88 52 53 O AN VE 7 ST R E E T 1810 14TH ST NW | (202) 332-7447 RH 1346 T ST NW | (202) 506-4765 ISL DE 8 ST R E E T REDEEM COMPASS ROSE 641 S ST NW 87 46 CURRENT BOUTIQUE WEWORK 86 42 47 82 Inspired by the Clash song of the same name, this Spanish-influenced bar and restaurant is centered on sherry and local ham. 84 1905 9TH ST NW | (202) 332-1905 This fantastic women’s hair salon is regularly featured in Elle’s list of top 100 salons in the country. Check out their new digs on 14th Street. 28 Source Theatre 1835 14th St NW (202) 204-7800 Performing Arts 1843 7TH ST NW | (202) 316-9396 81 83 1905 BISTRO & BAR 1831 14TH ST NW | (202) 879-7797 Rolling Stone recently ranked 9:30 as the number one “big room” music venue in America. We're inclined to agree: The mix of local pride and international talent is amazing. MOCKINGBIRD HILL AA VE NU E 80 27 31 36 37 OR T ST RE E T 35 This combination restaurant/bar/ lounge offers a solid happy hour and Sunday brunch, as well as a rooftop patio and second-floor lounge where local DJs keep the party going late. 78 25 26 29 76 9TH S TRE E T 18 FL 74 16 ARTS & MUSIC 35 Black Cat 1811 14th St NW (202) 667-4490 Live Music/Indie Rock 8 ST RE E T 8 9:30 CLUB 815 V ST NW | (202) 265-0930 V ST RE E T AS DEVELOPMENT SURGES FORWARD ALONG 7TH AND 9TH STREETS, THE LOGAN CIRCLE AND SHAW NEIGHBORHOODS ARE TRANSFORMING INTO THE CITY’S HOTTEST DESTINATIONS. THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY ALL THIS ’HOOD HAS TO OFFER? FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL THE MUST-VISIT SPOTS ON OUR NOT-SO-SECRET TREASURE MAP. 11 Legendary Beast 1520 U St NW (202) 797-1234 Jewelry 12Junction 1510 U St NW (202) 483-0261 Vintage 41 Garden District 1801 14th St NW (202) 986-8486 BBQ/Beer Garden 72 The Brixton 901 U St NW (202) 560-5045 Bar/British 42 The Coffee Bar 1201 S St NW (202) 733-1049 Coffee 73 Nellie’s Sports Bar 900 U St NW (202) 332-6355 Bar 43 Cork Wine Bar 1720 14th St NW (202) 265-2675 Wine / Small Plates 75Etete 1942 9th St NW (202) 232-7600 Ethiopian 44Peregine Espresso 1718 14th St NW (202) 525-5127 Coffee 77 Dino's Grotto 1914 9th St NW (202) 686-2966 Italian 45 Red Light 1401 R St NW (202) 234-0400 Cocktails/Dessert 78 1905 Bistro & Bar 1905 9th St NW (202) 332-1905 Restaurant / Bar 47Barcelona 1622 14th St NW (202) 588-5500 Wine Bar/Spanish 79 All Souls Bar 725 T St NW (202) 733-5929 Bar 48Pearl Dive 1612 14th St NW (202) 319-1612 Seafood 80Right Proper 624 T St NW (202) 607-2337 Bar/ Restaurant 49Ghibellina 1610 14th St NW (202) 803-2389 Italian/Gastropub 83 Mockingbird Hill 1843 7th St NW (202) 316-9396 Wine 37Redeem 1810 14th St NW 17Policy (202) 332-7447 1901 14th St NW Men’s & Women’s Clothing (202) 387-7654 50Le Diplomate 1601 14th St NW (202) 332-3333 French Bistro 84Southern Efficiency 1841 7th St NW (202) 316-9396 Bar/Southern 38 Home Rule 1807 14th St NW (202) 797-5544 Housewares 52Etto 1541 14th St NW (202) 232-0920 Pizza 85 Eat the Rich 1839 7th St NW (202) 316-9396 Seafood 54 Drafting Table 1529 14th St NW (202) 621-7475 Gastropub 86 Uprising Muffin Co. 1817 7th St NW (202) 290- 1196 Coffee & pastries 57Estadio 1520 14th St NW (202) 319-1404 Spanish Tapas 89 Ivy & Coney 1537 7th St NW (202) 670-9489 Bar 59 Black Whiskey 1410 14th St NW (202) 800-8130 Bar 90Chaplin 1501 9th St NW (202) 644-8806 Bar 60Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U St NW (202) 667-0909 Hot Dogs/ Burgers 94SUNdeVICH 1314 9th St NW (202) 319-1086 Sandwiches 61 Izakaya Seki 1117 V St NW (202) 588-5841 Japanese 95 A&D 1314 9th St NW (202) 290-1804 Bar 64Blind Dog Cafe 944 Florida Ave NW (202) 290-2865 Breakfast & Lunch 96Table 903 N St NW (202) 588-5200 New American 88 Barber of Hell’s Bottom 818 Rhode Is. Ave NW 31 Bar Pilar (202) 332-0200 1833 14th St NW Men’s Hair (202) 265-1751 New American 91 Pekoe Acupuncture 1410 9th St NW #1 32 Masa 14 (202) 408-4858 1825 14th St NW Acupuncture (202) 328-1414 65 American Ice Co. 917 V St NW (202) 758-3562 BBQ / Beer 97 La Colombe 924 N St NW (Rear) (202) 289-4850 Coffee 68 El Rey 919 U St NW (202) 506-6418 Mexican 98 Rogue 24 922 N St NW (202) 408-9724 New American 92 Darryl Carter 1320 9th Street NW (202) 234-5926 Home Design 66 Satellite Room 2047 9th St NW (202) 506-2496 Bar 99 Baby Wale 1124 9th St NW (202) 450-3311 New American 69 Dodge City 917 U St NW (202) 588-9080 Bar 100 The Passenger 1021 7th St NW (202) 393-0220 Bar 71 Dickson Wine Bar 903 U St NW (202) 332-1779 Wine 101 Hogo 1017 7th St NW (202) 393-1313 Hawaiian 13GoodWood 1428 U St NW (202) 986-3640 Furniture & Decor 16 Trader Joe’s 1914 14th St NW (202) 986-1591 Grocery Store 21 Universal Gear 1919C 14th St NW (202) 319-0136 Men’s Clothing 23 Room & Board 1840 14th St NW (202) 729-8300 Furniture & Decor 26 Som Records 1843 14th St NW #B (202) 328-3345 Record Store 27 Treasury Vintage 1843 14th St NW (202) 332-9499 Vintage Clothing 30 Immortal Beloved 1831 14th St NW (202) 879-7797 Women’s Hair 36 Current Boutique 1809 14th St NW (202) 588-7311 Consignment 39LouLou 1802 14th St NW (202) 232-6333 Women’s Accessories 46Miss Pixie’s 1626 14th St NW (202) 232-8171 Furniture Store 51 The Bike Rack 1412 Q St NW (202) 387-2453 Bikes & Cycle Gear 55 M. Gold + B. Williams 1526 14th St NW (202) 332-3433 Furniture & Decor 76 Simon Vintage 1911 9th St NW (202) 629-2517 Furniture & Decor 87WeWork Wonderbread Factory 641 S St NW Shared Workspaces 93 Seasonal Pantry 1314 ½ 9th St NW (202) 713-9866 Specialty Grocery FOOD & DRINK 3Piola 2208 14th St NW (202) 986-8729 Pizza / Pasta 4Kapnos 2201 14th St NW (202) 234-5000 Greek 5 The Gibson 2009 14th St NW (202) 232-2156 Bar 6Marvin 2007 14th St NW (202) 797-7171 Bar/Southern 7 Den of Thieves 2005 14th St NW (202) 747-2377 Bar/Nightclub 14Tico 1926 14th St NW (202) 319-1400 American/Tacos 15 The Wydown 1924 14th St NW (202) 507-8411 Coffee Restaurant/Bar 18 Taqueria Nacional 1409 T St NW (202) 299-1122 Tacos 19Bakehouse 1407 T St NW (202) 299-9042 Bakery 20Lupo Verde 1401 T St NW (202) 827-4752 Italian 22Matchbox 1901 14th St NW (202) 328-0369 Pizza 25 Compass Rose 1346 T St NW (202) 506-4765 Global Small Plates 24 Cafe Saint-Ex 1847 14th St NW (202) 265-7839 New American 29 Amsterdam Falafelshop 1830 14th St NW (202) 232-6200 Middle Eastern Latin/Asian Fusion 33 Ted’s Bulletin 1818 14th St NW (202) 265-8337 American 34 El Centro D.F. 1819 14th St NW (202) 328-3131 Mexican 40Doi Moi 1800 14th St NW (202) 733-5131 Modern Vietnamese D/CITY 7 ART UNDERGROUND HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW D.C.? Washington’s independent art scene is booming, so now’s the perfect time to scoop up pieces from the city’s most promising creatives — before they hit the big time. KELLY TOWLES AVI GUPTA A prolific illustrator with a distinctive handdrawn style, Graeber has contributed to The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe, as well as An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails, published in 2013. You can shop her collection of paintings, ’zines, illustrated books, and assorted other works online at elizabethgraeber.com. Armed with little more than a sense of humor and some spray paint, Towles has been brightening up the District with his signature creepy-cute characters for years. You can view his work at occasional exhibitions (and on various walls) around town, and shop for prints and T-shirts at kellytowles.com. By day, Gupta is the Director of Photography at U.S. News & World Report. After hours, he’s one of the city’s most promising fine art photographers, exhibiting both locally and in the UK. His compositions are familiar yet haunting, capturing the details both mundane and extraordinary about the immigrant experience. See more at avigupta.com. This city is teeming with secrets, from quirky architecture and under-the-radar hotspots to deep, dark mysteries. How many of these little-known factoids have you uncovered? 1 ARTWORK COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS ELIZABETH GRAEBER PERFECT LIFE 101 Shhh: No one needs to know that you don’t actually have it all together, all the time. Meet the free mobile apps that can help you fake it ’til you make it. • HELLO, PILGRIM • • MONKEY MORNINGS • The best view of the D.C. skyline might just be from the Pilgrim Observation Gallery at the National Cathedral, where you can take in unobstructed, 360-degree views from 150 feet in the air. Try to spot the hidden Darth Vader head carved into the northwest tower while you’re there. Believe it or not, the grounds of the National Zoo typically open around 6 a.m. – well before the rest of the city’s museums. So, if you’re an early bird, you could quite possibly have the place to yourself for a few hours. (Well, you’d have a few hundred animals keeping you company…) 3 4 POSTMATES NIKE TRAINING CLUB Want to look like you have a personal trainer, without shelling out for a pricey program or gym membership? Not to worry – Nike’s awesome NTC app will whip you into shape for a grand total of zero dollars. Customize your workout based on fitness level, desired results (weight loss, defined muscles, a more powerful bod, and so on), and time, then add your own soundtrack. In-app videos help you nail the exercises, and there are 100 unique workouts to keep you motivated. 8D/CITY Let’s face it: It’s hard to get everything done during the course of the day. But just because you have a crazy work schedule and a zillion things to do doesn’t mean it’s okay to run out of TP and toothpaste all the time. Use Postmates to have everything from meals to prescription meds and toiletries delivered to your doorstep by a super-speedy bike messenger. TEUX DEUX Finally, a to-do list that helps you get stuff done and looks a lot better than your chickenscratch, pen-and-paper version. This high-design app requires a TeuxDeux membership ($2/ month), but it’s worth it: The app helps you accomplish daily tasks, rolls over unfinished projects to the following day, and syncs between your mobile device and computer. After all, if your to-do list has to be a mile long, it might as well look really cool. SE T CRE DOG DAYS DEALS Don't miss MidCity Dog Days – the annual shopping blowout that takes over the sidewalks of 14th & U Street in Northwest DC. This year it’s on August 2nd & 3rd. We've arranged for some secret passwords to unlock deals for you all weekend long (and sometimes longer.) 1905 BISTRO & BAR Round up your friends and head to happy hour at 1905, where you’ll get a free order of frites for your group if you mention D/CITY. Happy hour is Tuesday– Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m, and offer is valid through the end of August. • CHEAP SEATS • • SECRET SUPPERS • File under: Who knew? TicketPlace.org sells discounted tickets to theatre and performing arts events at area venues such as the Kennedy Center, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and Artisphere. The discounts are nothing to sniff at, either – how does 50% off admission sound? The secret supper club industry is booming in the District, with no fewer than seven hush-hush clubs to choose from currently. A few to try: Chez Le Commis (email [email protected] ); Hush Supper Club ( hushsupperclub.com ); and Seasonal Pantry ( seasonalpantry.com/supper-club ). 5 FI SEL 2 FREEBIES CURRENT BOUTIQUE In addition to Current Boutique’s 20% off sale for Dog Days, you’ll snag a free gift with purchase by mentioning D/CITYstyle at checkout! 6 LE DIPLOMATE E STUDIO Thanks to Studio’s free and for-purchase design packs – chock full of cool typography, borders, and other fully customizable design elements – you can fake some pretty impressive graphic design skills. The app functionality is similar to Instagram, so you can follow other “designers” (okay, some are legit designers) and publish your creations to a stream. VSCO CAM This photo app lets you turn even the most boring breakfast into a Kinfolk-worthy scene. Choose from a staggering variety of filter collections (many – but not all – of which are free) or go renegade and fine-tune every last detail yourself. Oh, and there’s a built-in social community, too, so you could presumably make a few digital friends while you’re at it. CHEFS FEED When it’s time to choose the spot for your next group dinner, you want to be the hip one in the bunch that knows where to go – and why. Chefs Feed lets you do just that by cluing you in to where the city’s best chefs go to eat, and what they order. Top-notch chefs like Mike Isabella and Bryan Voltaggio have contributed their picks for restaurants and dishes, so when you hit Reply All to the “Where should we eat?” email, you’ll be armed with serious insider info. • LOCK-IN • • TASTE OF JAPAN • Want to book a staycation that none of your friends will believe? Turns out, you can spend the night in a lockhouse on the C&O Canal. The six spots available for overnight stays are all brick or stone homes and are more than 170 years old. Reserve your old-school experience at canaltrust.org. Between U Street and Adams Morgan, Hana Japanese Market is a tucked-away gem for fans of Japanese cuisine (and travel). On Thursdays, the market gets deliveries of fresh, organic Japanese vegetables. The small travel agency in the back can assist with that upcoming trip to Tokyo, too. 7 8 Shh! We’ve got a secret drink waiting for you at Le Diplomate. Mention D/CITY to your bartender to try a special, off-the-menu cocktail ($10). Each week will feature a new concoction, so visit often. POLICY Head to Policy during happy hour and mention D/CITY to your bartender to save $2 on draft beer during the month of August. Happy hour is Tuesday–Thursday, 5 –8 p.m. ; Friday–Saturday, 5–7 p.m. REDEEM Looking for a deal? Mention • VIVA RELAXATION • • DEAD PRESIDENTS • Looking for a hidden oasis? Find your way to the Art Museum of the Americas, a tucked-away Spanish Colonial building near the National Mall, where a beautiful tropical garden and pool await you. There’s also a permanent collection of Latin and Caribbean art as well as temporary exhibitions. Only one former U.S. president is buried at the National Cathedral (Woodrow Wilson) and only one died inside the U.S. Capitol Building (John Quincy Adams). D/CITYstyle when you shop at Redeem and save an extra 10% on sale items! Offers are subject to change or discontinuation at owner's discretion. D/CITY 9 SNAPPED IN SECRET @golightly @DCITYstyle THE FIND: NIKE SB DUNK HI J-PACK LOCATION: PALACE5 2216 14TH ST NW; (202) 299-9008 PRICE: $105 THE FIND: KOWTOW STEP BY STEP SKIRT LOCATION: REDEEM 1810 14TH STREET NW; (202) 332-7447 PRICE: $175 Bridge the gap between sweltering summer afternoons and crisp fall mornings with a pinafore-style skirt that works just as well with a tank top as it does with a turtleneck. THE FIND: COLD PRESSED JUICE LOCATION: TRADER JOE’S 1914 14TH STREET NW; (202) 986-1591 PRICE: $4.99 FOR 15.2 OZ Had front row seats to the show last night. ♥ 105 likes We’re on a mission to document D.C. in a way you’ve never seen before. Check out our visual diary, and tag your own Instagram street scenes @DCITYstyle for a chance to see your snaps in this space. Maybe it's all those years of back-to-school shopping, but the final days of summer always inspire intense cravings for new shoes. Next on the wish list? These cobalt kicks. CON Trying to get more fruits and veggies in your diet? Leave it to Trader Joe’s to make being healthy a little easier – and a lot cheaper – with a hefty serving of juicy goodness that rings up at just under $5. F NT IDE ♥ Like ••• IAL @melodyinfocus [...] While on the 1000 block off Irving St. we noticed an alley that had some cool graffiti. [...] @dcitystyle #igdc_citystyle #igdc ♥ 80 likes SUMMER SELECTS @ashleysinha @jonesndc As summer winds down, who can resist an end-ofseason shopping spree? After all, there’s no better time to stock up on all the colorful home buys, kitchen must-haves, and closet wins that’ll keep you feeling chic and stylish from now ’til winter. Here, a sprinkling of covetable goods from some of the neighborhood's most irresistible shops. The Reading Room is open only 2 times a year to the general public. ♥ 10 likes \\ brunch // ♥ 155 likes ♥ Like Comment ••• ♥ Like Comment @birdettemurray ••• THE FIND: SODASTREAM SOURCE LOCATION: HOME RULE 1807 14TH STREET NW; (202) 797-5544 PRICE: $99.99 THE FIND: FRIED CHICKEN PICNIC BASKET LOCATION: CORK MARKET 1805 14TH STREET NW; (202) 265-2674 PRICE: $50 Comment What could be better than making your own custom sodas at home? Pick up this streamlined model from Sodastream and you'll be mixing fizzy drinks in no time. ...same couple (thank you again to them) in black and white.... FOLLOW US @birdettemurray Secret strider. #igdc_citystyle #dccitystyle ♥ 208 likes We’re @DCITYstyle on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. ♥ Like Comment ••• ♥ 204 likes ♥ Like @DCITYstyle Comment Sure, the idea of a picnic lunch on a blanket in the park sounds fun, but there's quite a bit of prep involved. Why not make it easier and scoop a ready-made fried chicken lunch, complete with tasty sides? ••• Lot party and concert at @AtlanticPlumbingDC tomorrow ♥ 155 likes ♥ Like Comment THE FIND: THE COMFORTABLE HOME LOCATION: MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS 1526 14TH STREET NW; (202) 332-3433 PRICE: $35 If your decor dream is to move into the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams store on 14th Street, look no further. The duo’s latest coffeetable book offers solid shopping advice and time-tested decorating tips. THE FIND: CORAL STATEMENT NECKLACE LOCATION: CURRENT BOUTIQUE 1809 14TH STREET NW; (202) 588-7311 PRICE: $38.99 A little sparkle goes a long way in spicing up a basic work outfit. Case in point: this chunky-yet-feminine statement necklace, which adds just enough eye-candy appeal to elevate your go-to sleeveless shift. ••• CO @golightly THE FIND: LITTLE SHIRLEY VASES LOCATION: ROOM & BOARD 1840 14TH ST NW; (202) 729-8300 PRICE: $160 FOR SET OF EIGHT Afraid of taking the color plunge with your decor? Don’t worry! Add pops of bright hues with these petite vases by grouping them together or letting them stand solo around your home. @justin11511 Updated my #vscogrid with shots of @sylvanesso at Mockingbird Hill (@ drinkmoresherry) this last weekend. 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