The weekend prefers to talk about the issues.
This week’s looking handsome. Because for $100, you’re getting $150 worth of grooming essentials from the likes of Kiehl’s and Baxter Finley. Plus, your backyard’s getting a secret grill, disguised as a potted plant. Finally, take 25% off a portable pro-grade DJ mixer, so easy to use, a caveman could do it.
This just in: it’s National Rum Day. Really. And there are zero shopping days left. So grab your nearest deserving compatriot and head to Cuba Libre, where they’re celebrating this afternoon with half off all rum cocktails and their entire list of 90 rums. You’ll discover the holiday spirit quickly.
Two problems with live concerts: it’s often dark and there’s very little water (the beer you’re standing in doesn’t count). Your remedy: this weekend’s Adult Swim party, featuring four bands poolside, along with BBQ brunch. Please don’t splash the singer.
We’re going to say something revolutionary: you should skip brunch on Sunday and hold out for something more... extravagant. Like what’s going down on Bourbon Steak’s patio: a whole-pig roast, an oyster bar, housemade soft-serve sundaes, spiked watermelon and bottomless Port City beers. Next week’s eggs are bound to disappoint.
Being surprised by something on the sidewalk is almost never a positive thing. Unless it’s a kiosk filled with miniature lobster rolls. Starting next week, the Fairmont is setting up a pop-up of grab-and-go lunch noshes, like smoked-turkey BLTs, prosciutto-and-brie sandwiches and homemade mango Jell-O. Jell-O is always the biggest surprise.
Until someone starts parking a beer truck around the city, you’ll have to settle for this event, which brings together 10 food trucks, each making a dish paired with a different beer. There’s also going to be DC’s first-ever karaoke invitational tournament. And that’s probably enough firsts for one day.
