06/22/11
The weekend has nothing to say without a lawyer present.
PERK ALERT
40% Off Your Next Pair of Sunglasses
Your Fourth of July cookouts draw an elite crowd, so we’d like to be this year’s official supplier—with 40% off cuts from Robinson’s Prime Reserve. Plus, we’re getting you 40% off shades from Modo. Or join us in Manhattan for an Independence Day penthouse blowout. (View of the fireworks included.)
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- Robinson’s Prime Reserve, get grilled here; Modo Eyewear, get shady here; Mondrian SoHo, book your Fourth here
PATIO DAYS
Backyard Now Open at Red Palace
You’ve been here plenty for rock shows and the occasional burlesque sideshow. Now, they’ve opened a wood-enclosed back patio, the better to relax over a post-work can of beer. We eagerly await alfresco burlesque.
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- Now open, Red Palace, 1212 H St NE, 202-399-3201
SWAMPY
Frog and Alligator for Happy Hour
Start this weekend by delving into a different culture. One where you don’t understand the language. Yes, bayou country. The new 18th Street Louisiana hideaway is serving up swamp favorites like Blackened Frog Legs and Gator and Crawfish Sliders. Wear your best overalls.
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- Daily, 4-7pm, The Cajun Experience, 1825 18th St NW, 202-670-4416
BRUNCH ROLL-UPS
A Taco Stand at a Five-Star Brunch
Omelets, oysters, cured ham. It’s all part of a balanced brunch extravaganza. But to go really next-level, you need the unexpected. Like a street-inspired taco stand with short rib mole, grilled shrimp and smoked pork shoulder. We hear you can tip the piano player in tacos.
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- Sundays till Sep 4, 10:30am-2:30pm, $80, Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 202-944-2000, see the menu
SUPER SOAKER
A Water-Soaked Rumble in Georgetown
Recovered from a springtime flood, the Georgetown waterfront is celebrating with... more water. Specifically, a water balloon toss followed by an all-out water balloon battle and soundtracked by a steel-drum band. Don’t forget your slicker.
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- Jun 26, noon-3pm, balloon toss starts at 2pm, Washington Harbour, 3000 K St NW
GOING ROGUE
Rogue States Reopens as Black & Orange
You remember Rogue States: the Dupont spot where you could get a half-pound burger at 4am until they were unceremoniously shut down due to fumes seeping into the upstairs law firm. Well, they’re finally back, grilling burgers with a new name. And a new ventilation system.
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- Reopens Jun 27, Black & Orange, 1300 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-296-2242
Only what you need to know.