ronniegwilliams Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 So, as some of you may have noticed, I've fallen off the grid. The reason for my disappearance is prepping for a giant move. As of four days ago, I'm a half resident of Washington D.C. I officially moved all of my things there a last week and my girlfriend starts law school next week. I'll be finishing off next semester here in Kansas, then it's D.C. for awhile. So, I'm curious, does anyone here live in the area? Any tips? I checked out all the record shops while I was there. Found a couple pretty cool bars. I know nobody and have no clue what I'm going to do for work, but I'm super stoked. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Not a DC resident, but I have heard that there are really awesome cupcakes in Georgetown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 I was stoked on the amount of public transit, but far beyond stoked about the food that we had while we were there, though I do love me some cupcakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carryonkid Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I live in Bethesda, right outside of Dc. If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to help. First things first, enjoy a falafel at the Amsterdam Falafel Shop. Best quick bite you can find in Dc. passionbrand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I spent 5 years living in Foggy Bottom - pretty much the heart of DC. I'm leaving for good in 6 days though to go home to CT, so, well, hahaha,. The cupcakes really aren't 'that' good. The best cupcakes IMO are sticky fingers & baked and wired. I have a huge bias due to veganism. Where are you living in DC? I can give u more info from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I spent 5 years living in Foggy Bottom - pretty much the heart of DC. I'm leaving for good in 6 days though to go home to CT, so, well, hahaha,. The cupcakes really aren't 'that' good. The best cupcakes IMO are sticky fingers & baked and wired. I have a huge bias due to veganism. Where are you living in DC? I can give u more info from there! I recently moved from the U st corridor. The best record shops are Smash, joint custody, and som. Crooked beat is over priced and usually all of the CB groupies get first picks on cool shit that comes in. Yeah Baked and Wired are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 there is a new record store in georgetown real close to B&W that only sells brand new vinyl (not the band) and charges more for them, but the store is real cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 there is a new record store in georgetown real close to B&W that only sells brand new vinyl (not the band) and charges more for them, but the store is real cuteYeah it's cool, but underwhelming.I think it's rad they have some old concert prints. They had a White Stripes show poster for like $700. I'd never buy it but one of the 10,000 lawyers in DC probably will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 yeah they had a lot of sweet decemberists posters that weren't too much money, but they were too much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 you're not here anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 you're not here anymore? Nope, I miss it but it was time for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 heh I feel you there. I'm excited to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I know the DC/Baltimore area very well. Any specific questions you're looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Red Onion is another great store in the U St corridor. I've lived in NoVA most of my life and know DC very well. If you want to get together one day when you move into town and go digging, hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 We live in Brookland. I checked out all of the record shops; Joint Custody was the best overall, Som was terrible. Overall, I wasn't too impressed. Questions I have at this point: What are some places in which a singer/songwriter could talk to in regards to playing shows? Where does local music happen? By the time I am there permanently I will have my degree in creative writing, are there any local publications, ad agencies, places I should look for work in particular? All night taco places, do these exist? There is a place here in Wichita where I can get a Colorado burrito (steak, cheese, potatoes) at all hours of the night Is crime really that bad? My girl is there without me right now and it concerns me that I can't be there to keep her safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Red Onion is another great store in the U St corridor. I've lived in NoVA most of my life and know DC very well. If you want to get together one day when you move into town and go digging, hit me up. Ehh, they are last on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 We live in Brookland. I checked out all of the record shops; Joint Custody was the best overall, Som was terrible. Overall, I wasn't too impressed. Questions I have at this point: What are some places in which a singer/songwriter could talk to in regards to playing shows? Where does local music happen? By the time I am there permanently I will have my degree in creative writing, are there any local publications, ad agencies, places I should look for work in particular? All night taco places, do these exist? There is a place here in Wichita where I can get a Colorado burrito (steak, cheese, potatoes) at all hours of the night Is crime really that bad? My girl is there without me right now and it concerns me that I can't be there to keep her safe. Crime is bad mostly in places that you probably won't go anyways. (Unless you're trying to save money by living in a shitty neighborhood). There are assholes in every neighborhood, but you'll be fine. DC doesn't have any all night anything other than some pizza places. Playing live. Check Sollys, the jazz place across the street from it, and Bus Boys and Poets. Don't know about writing, I'd consider getting involved with the local improv scene, that's where a lot of the creative writers seems to center. Som is high on my list cause Neal is a good dude. I rarely buy new vinyl from any of the stores because it's over priced. I buy a lot of used stuff from everyone. Brookland is a quieter place. I knew of a guy getting mugged over there two years ago but it seems to be coming around. There is a great bar over there. Check out the boundary stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 So far, I really dig The Big Hunt, as far as bars go. Regarding writing, I'll be looking for my first "big boy" job when I get there, so that's a bit intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I can submit your resume for my company if you want. Granted we aren't a writing based firm, here are open positions related to writing: https://corporate-advisory.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchCategory=8751 I don't know brookland all that well, as I spent my entire life in the pretentious foggy bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-tess. Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hey guys. I probably have the day tomorrow to adventure about DC. Where should I go? Good coffee, bars, record stores? I saw you mentioned a few above, but I am trying to stay in one neighborhood as my time is limited and I am coming from over by the IAD airport. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sorry, if you are coming from Dulles, there is nothing in that area. If you are making the trek from Dulles to DC go to Adams Morgan. 18th St has Smash, Joint Custody, and Crooked Beat all right near each other on a couple of blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-tess. Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sorry, if you are coming from Dulles, there is nothing in that area. If you are making the trek from Dulles to DC go to Adams Morgan. 18th St has Smash, Joint Custody, and Crooked Beat all right near each other on a couple of blocks. Haha I am aware. I am making the trek because I don't want to spend 24 hours in my hotel room. Perfect! Thanks for the recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Truck is packed, we head out in the morning. We're actually going to be living in Silver Spring, MD instead. Not stoked for 20 hours in a cramped jeep, but stoked to be out of Kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I live next to Silver Spring. There are many good restaurants in the area and probably a wider selection than Kansas. One of my favorites is Mandalay, which is Burmese. There are more Ethiopian places than probably anywhere in the country. Roger Miller is west African and pretty good. There are many Vietnamese/Pho places and several middle eastern ones too. By the movie theaters Lebanese Taverna is great for a quick lunch/dinner. If you like Peruvian chicken I imagine you could eat a one new one everyday for a solid year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I literally just moved to D.C yesterday. This is super helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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