Going out in D.C.?
Jumbo Slice got me thinking: Every once in a while, I'll get asked about good places to go out in Washington.
Honestly, I don't know that many.
With all the new bars, clubs and cafes opening up around here, it's tough just to keep on top Baltimore -- let alone Washington. ...
Thankfully, the Washington Post's Going Out Gurus are experts when it comes to Washington nightlife and activities.
They have a regularly updated blog and a weekly Q&A at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
I actually worked at The Diamondback at the University of Maryland College Park with David Malitz, who is one of the GOG bloggers. They're all good reporters and writers.
Usually, the alternative publications (City Paper, etc.) cover a major metropolitan city's arts and entertainment scene better than the big paper.
Not so in Washington. Nobody covers D.C. like the GOGs.
So check em out the next time you're planning on partying in our nation's capitol.
(Photo by TMC)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
When can Midnight Sun expect a Q and A section?
Don't let D.C. beat us!
Posted by: Drew from Greektown | April 21, 2008 1:17 PM
18th St. Lounge - if I could bring one bar from DC here, this would be it.
There are some other good places, Cue Bar, Bar Pilar, Local 16 (weeknight), and Stetson's.
But none of them serve Ressurection.
Posted by: F. Pants McFadden | April 21, 2008 1:39 PM
Resurrection.
Posted by: F. Pants McFadden | April 21, 2008 1:50 PM
Everyone knows about 930, but Blackcat is one of the best spots around to see a show...It tops my list of displaced Baltimore bars.
Posted by: Trouble | April 21, 2008 1:59 PM
I can't believe Max's and Brewers Art aren't on this list.
Posted by: bryanintimonium | April 21, 2008 2:20 PM
Ah, The Diamondback...how would I have known Tonya from the Real World would be at the Fe if it wasn't for the Diamondback.
Posted by: JTK | April 21, 2008 3:15 PM
This list is the Beatles!
Posted by: gofreescout | April 21, 2008 3:28 PM
The Brickskeller is all I've got. Anywhere else that was awesome, I usually ended up at while already intoxicated and by accident and would never be able to find again. I find this trick works well: "Look at those happy drunk people coming toward us down the sidewalk - let's ask them where they came from."
Posted by: Heather | April 21, 2008 3:39 PM
So I am going to an event at the Hotel Rouge this weekend... They are sold out. Any tips on where to stay within walking distance?
Posted by: eCommerce Consultant | April 21, 2008 5:31 PM
Sigh.
I mean ... Sligh.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 22, 2008 7:28 AM
Who?
Posted by: JTK | April 22, 2008 8:58 AM