10/22/10
The weekend doesn't pay attention to polls.
BRAND-NEW PERKS
The UrbanDaddy Dozen: Leather Edition
Chances are, you’re traveling soon. Also: taking papers to work. And, we’ll assume, occasionally
carrying cash. To help, Perks is introducing the UrbanDaddy Dozen, a carefully curated selection of rugged
briefcases, luggage and wallets from SF’s Mulholland, handpicked by UD’s editors and available for 40%
off. Pleased to meet you...
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- See more on Perks
BRAINIAC
Brains and Beer for Happy Hour
Beer, mini burgers, tacos: all fine. But sometimes your happy hour could use something a little more out of
the box. A little more Halloween-y, even. Like brains. Each day, Bar Pilar is serving up a rotating cast of
offal—stuff like sautéed liver, pate, head cheese and pigs' ears—for four bucks. Note: vegan brains not
yet available.
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- Mon-Fri, 5-7pm, Bar Pilar, 1833 14th St NW, 202-265-1751
THE KING AND I
Portrait of the Elvis as a Young Man
We know you've got important business in Penn Quarter. (Post-game steaks with Ovie. Again.) But first: this
series of pics shot when Elvis was 21, at the top of his hip-shaking game, before Vegas (and the Army) got
their claws into him. The Portrait Gallery has always been short on greased-up pompadours.
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- Oct 23-Jan 23, 11:30am-7pm, Elvis at 21, National Portrait Gallery, 202-633-8300
SURF AND TURF
Pigs and Oysters at Tallula
A whole roast pig, served up as Carolina-style sandwiches: so far, so good. Now add bushels of oysters,
fried up, stewed up and served with all the microbrews and wines that your afternoon can handle: somehow,
even better. Feel free to try your pork on the half shell.
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- Oct 23, noon-4pm, Tallula, 2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 703-778-5051
RECOVERY
Brunching at Estadio
And now, some new arrows in your anti-hangover arsenal: fried eggs with chorizo hash and Spanish-style
French toast with walnut butter. And if that doesn't work: Spanish mimosas with brandy and thyme along with
the ever-popular scotch slushies. Which should tide you over until your Sunday siesta.
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- Sundays, 11am-2pm, Saturdays after Nov 13, Estadio, 1520 14th St NW, 202-319-1404
UP ON THE ROOF
A Food-and-Booze All-Star Game
You like to keep one eye on the Capitol these days—especially if you can do it from a rooftop, while
sampling Cotton Candy Eel and Chocolate Soup from 16 different chefs. Here,
you'll also find loads of beer, wine and cocktails on hand—always helpful while contemplating Congress.
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- Rising Stars, Oct 26, 7-10pm, $95, rooftop of 101 Constitution Ave NW, click here for tickets
Only what you need to know.