The DC Traveler

June 25th, 2008

Lock Keeper’s House on Constitution Ave.

Before the 1872, Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC was a small creek and later, it was turned into a shipping canal, as part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal system.

The original Tiber Creek was widened during the initial construction of the Capital City between 1810 and 1815, when it was converted into part of […]

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June 24th, 2008

Picnic Central - Dean & Deluca

If you need a great picnic while in Washington, DC, your first stop should be Dean & Deluca, in the heart of Georgetown.  It’s one of my favorite gourmet food shops in Washington, DC. And perfect for creating a memorable picnic.
Artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, high-quality produce and case after case prepared foods, desserts, and […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Monument Monday - Head for Higher Ground

Believe it or not, there’s a club called the HighPointers Club, who’s mission is to encourage people to climb to the highest point in every state in America. Additionally, the club aids in the preservation and conservation of all 50 highpoints across the nation and educating the public about preserving these landmarks.

Last year, the […]

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June 21st, 2008

Cantina Marina for a Sunset Cocktail

Now that the weather is warm (or perhaps hot), it’s time to enjoy a casual and relaxing cocktail outside, overlooking the Potomac River.
One of my favorite places to do just that in Washington, DC is Cantina Marina.

Okay, the above photo was taken in early April, on a Sunday morning, so the place looks dead, but […]

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June 19th, 2008

Sikamor Rooney

In one lab, a 60s-era rocker geneticist takes the DNA from Bob Dylan, Question Mark & The Mysterians (”96 Tears”), and The Seeds (”Pushin’ Too Hard”) and mixed it up in a test tube and lets it ferment for a while.
In a second lab across the hall, an 80’s-era mod-punk-garage band rocker geneticist does the […]

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June 18th, 2008

Grab Me a Beer. No, make that 40 Beers

Love a chilly Pilsner?  Enjoy the creaminess of a Heffenwiesen? Can you differentiate a Dry Stout from an Imperial Stout? 
If so, then the Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest in Leesburg, Virginia is for you. 
And with beer being the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage, and possibly, the most popular, in parts of the world it was drank […]

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June 17th, 2008

Photo of the Week

The wharf at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia.

Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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June 16th, 2008

Monument Monday - A Place to Reflect and Remember.

National Memorial Park is one of the more interesting and newer cemeteries in the Washington, DC area. And it’s worth visiting. 
The parks many acres of mostly open a rolling hills, in nearby Falls Church, Virginia are tranquil and relaxing. And with all the sculptures, if you aren’t paying attention, you might think you […]

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June 15th, 2008

A Race by Act of Congress

And no, I’m not talking about the Presidential race, but the 70th annual running of the Washington, DC Soap Box Derby Race.
In 1938, Norman Rocca beat 223 other racers to win the first Soap Box Derby Race held in Washington, DC.  The race was held on New Hampshire Avenue, but later moved to run down […]

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June 14th, 2008

Finger Lickin’ Good - DC’s BBQ Battle

With $40,000 in prize money up for grabs, not to mention bragging rights, the barbequed meats served at the always-popular annual National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, DC is sure to please.
Besides thousands of pounds of Carolina chicken, Texas brisket (my favorite), Memphis ribs, pulled pork and that great barbeque smell, there’s also:

Over 30 live […]

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