If you’ve been under a rock the last year, you’re probably not familiar with Bar Method DC, but you should be. We talked to founder and instructor, Kate Arnold. She hails from Chicago and we may have developed a girl crush on her by the time our interview was over.

FamousDC had the inside scoop at Richard Sandoval Restaurants and Washington Life Magazine’s VIP grand opening of El Centro D.F. in Georgetown. Upon first walking into El Centro, you may remember it once served as the beloved Georgetown institution, Third Edition — or you very well may not — because …

How to Go Against Norms in DC: 1) Unsubscribe from All Morning Newsletters Why the hell are the writers of morning email distributions so obsessed with waking you up everyday at or earlier than 6 a.m.?!   2) Live Far, Far Away from a Metro Line Who needs to wait …

We figured out the key to DC’s heart- its favorite things to do. Once you read the list, you’ll have to admit least three of these are also your favorite hobbies. SPORTY SPICE So, maybe you can’t run more than 3 miles without huffing and puffing, or maybe you want …

The “I Work on the Hill” Happy Hour Venue: Pour House, Union Pub, Cap Lounge Congressional staffers are notoriously underpaid, so they flood these establishments for one reason: cheap drinks. Think young people in suits trying to keep their college drinking skills alive. PBR specials? Sure thing, bro. The “Just …

We were inspired by Nathan Gonzales‘ sheer August creativity in coming up with 6 Things Losing Candidates Say, passed along by Shira Toeplitz. Here’s YET ANOTHER take on his list: 6 Questions DC Tourists Ask: 1. Should we do a segway tour? 2. What’s the mall? 3. Excuse me, how do I get to [insert metro …

We were inspired by Nathan Gonzales‘ sheer August creativity in coming up with 6 Things Losing Candidates Say, passed along by Shira Toeplitz. Here’s another take on his list: 5 things DC interns say: 1. I just won a happy hour at McFaddens! 2. No, I don’t just get them coffee, I’m really an …

I am so sick and tired of explaining myself to my other, less important friends. #DCWeatherPanic — There’s something about weather and D.C. residents that just doesn’t mix. OMG it’s going to snow 30 inches!!! OMG tornados are on the loose! Derecho! Nor’easter! The sad thing is, none of these things ever …

One year ago we penned this post: FamousDC’s Top 10 Favorite Things About the Nationals With the help of Stef and Kelly, we changed it up this year. Our Least Favorite Things About The Nats 10) The Pressure Sure, baseball is one of America’s greatest past times. But there is …

SO you just arrived to DC. Is it your first time here? Are you an intern? Are you a hopeless post-grad? Do you even know anyone? More importantly, does anyone know you?  Here are some of your basic survival tips to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself in the District …

Unpaid Intern: Napkins and Ice Water Why? Because your boss just spilled coffee all over himself.  And face it, between high DC living costs and your student loans, you really can’t afford a $5 dollar coffee. Paid Intern: Grande Double White Chocolate Frappuccino with Extra Whip and Caramel Sauce Why? Because …