Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Lopatto will only take your pitch calls if it concerns dinosaurs. Best beat ever.

Roger Ebert [longreads] Like a Don [Draper] Politics and tumblr [unite] Photo by Emily Reid

Something is happening this weekend where the food and local culture decided to explode. From new brunch spots to DC art to local musicians, we’ve got a line up that’s sure to give you a heavy helping of the best of DC this weekend.

Fresh FM’s Tommy McFly and Jen Richer break down this year’s walk-up playlist in the Washingtonian. Don’t be intimidated by the swagger. *BONUS we put them all in a Spotify playlist so you can jam out like the Nats today or check out Superfan Andrew’s walk-up historical playlist, bringing you classics …

Social Learning Summit [tickets] Did everyone stop caring? [sequester] Obama tweeps talking [trash] Photo by Dan Lawrence

Vote for you hill favorite [bars] Co Co. Sala headed to Union Market [chocolate] Obama takes shots [basketball] Photo by Melodious

If you have a moment, be sure to tell Raffi Williams congrats on the new gig at the RNC. At 24 he’s one of DC’s youngest movers and shakers. Buzzfeed even published an article about him without a meme so you know he’s one to take seriously: WASHINGTON — A …

We’re ready for an entire season of Natitude. Charlotte Sellmyer works as a Cap Hill flack by day and photographer by night. She frequently shoots events, portraits and sites around the district. Follow, like or visit Charlotte’s blog to see more great photographs.

We drink at the Fairgrounds [beer money] DC investing [tech] Senate train getting repaired [upgrade] Photo by Patrick Onofre

Ready for some #Natitude. h/t Brian Johnson

Raffi Williams Sarah Bolton Ben Loeb Rachael Bade Nikki Rappaport Rick Bluntzer Lia Seremetis Britt McHenry Joe Gizzi

Danica Patrick famously spotted practicing yoga in Lululemon’s yoga garden on White House lawn during the Easter Egg Roll. The sunglasses were a dead giveaway. H/T Emma Dinzebach

The Nats are back [games] Martha and Snoop [brownies] Colbert investigation [sink] Photo by Melodious

If you’re not listening to the Black Apples you’re doing it wrong, we’re excited for spring in DC, Lira made his official debut at the NRSC, Elle’s dad made his triumphant return, JB is scouting new talent, Morgan kept sweating us about round up items, Sean Spicer once made a cute Easter …

Get ready for this weekend [peeps] Opening day [natitude] No more DC deer [parks] Photo by Fred King