We’ll be honest. We didn’t know what the DC Zoning Commission did until we had a recent conversation with Capitol resident, Greg Selfridge. So we figured a Famous 5 interview was in order … FamousDC Famous 5: DC Zoning Commissioner & Capitol Hill resident, Greg Selfridge 1. What does the …

Meet Mark Knoller. The most interesting man in the world. Mark Knoller is an award-winning White House Correspondent for CBS News. He reports for CBS Radio News, as well as The Saturday Early Show. He also contributes to the weekend editions of the CBS Evening News and Up To The …

Jeff Ross is America’s Roastmaster General.  And while that’s not a cabinet-level position, he’s still one famous dude.  Which is why we were surprised he was able to find the time between hassling the Hoff and appearing on Letterman, Leno, Kimmel and Conan to e-sit down with me for a Famous 5 (Jeff …

The President’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is one of the most important days of the year for DC political wonks. It’s an opportunity to hear from the President on his agenda, and an attempt to rally members of both Chambers to get along and do what’s best for …

Baby, it’s cold outside! I don’t know about you, but when the temperature drops below 30 and the weatherman leads us on with his snow dance, all I want is a cozy spot next, preferably by a fireplace, and a cup of Joe or hot cocoa in hand! For you …

A Capitol Hill rock band inspired by Mariah Carey’s music? We’re in. Meet Free Lobster Buffet Q1) What gave you the idea to name your band Free Lobster Buffet? The short answer is that “Free Beer” and Bare Naked Ladies” were already taken and we needed some way to get people into a …

Government gals reinventing themselves to focus on creative DC weddings? Count us in. Julianne Smith and Nole Garey used to work for the Department of State & The White House. Now they’re all about fresh ideas and inspiration at United With Love. They grew tired of stuffy black suits and …

We all know and love the Snuggie. The commercials are hysterical and the Snuggies themselves are, well, snuggie-rific. And we’re sure that we’re not the only ones who have thought about magical Snuggie Sex (think about the weirdos reading FamousDC after googling Snuggie Sex!). Luckily for all of us, a …

Most of our Famous 5 interviews introduce you to interesting people or readers’ favorite restaurants and bars. This one will be a little different. Meet Shameless Gifts. Shameless Gifts is an online gift basket store that allows clients to anonymously say what has been bothering them about someone in their …

FamousDC Nightlife Correspondent @BlairDC brings us the Famous 5: Best Afternoon Hill Hang Out Spots It’s Friday. It’s sunny out. And you are able to take off early from work. What to do? Here’s my top five venues for a chill but celebratory end-of-the-week afternoon…and some honorable mentions since we …

Meet Rick Klein. He Tweets from the hospital room when his child is born and covers politics and hosts Top Line for ABC News. In addition to that, Mr. Klein was recently promoted to Senior Washington News Editor for ABC “World News.” Rick was kind enough to spend a few …

FamousDC Nightlife Correspondent @BlairDC brings us the Famous 5: Top Summer Happy Hour Spots. Summer brings an excitement for the outdoors and mingling, and what better way to unwind after a long day at work than to meet friends for happy hour. Here are some of the tried and true …

Meet John Stanton: Congressional reporting, fireworks eating, all-American bad ass. Mr. Stanton took a break between covering the SCOTUS madness for Roll Call and brutal Gaelic football practices to answer a few questions for a FamousDC Famous 5 interview. 1. You’ve been on the hill for several years and we …

Meet Shira Toeplitz. She writes Shop Talk for CQ – Roll Call and heads over to POLITICO in a few weeks. As she’s preparing for the move, Shira spared a few minutes for a FamousDC Famous 5. 1. Today is actually your birthday, what is the best b-day gift you’ve …

Meet Chris Cillizza: the basketball playing, rap dancing, trivia night organizing, obsessive political reporter for the Washington Post. Mr. Fix spent a few minutes between deadlines and dinner parties to answer five questions for one of our FamousDC Famous 5 interviews. Famous Five Questions: Chris Cillizza 1. You just launched …