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Pharrell Launches #QREAM in DC
Thanks to Michael Clements and our friends at Washington Life, FamousDC stopped by The Decatur House Friday for Pharrell‘s DC launch party for his new vodka based cream liqueur drink: QREAM. The drinks comes in strawberry or peach, but we couldn’t pick a favorite. This obviously requires additional testing. A …
Last Call at Hawk & Dove
Please keep the Hawk & Dance Dove in your thoughts this weekend. It will serve its last beer Sunday. Underage college students across Washington are expected to observe a moment of silence in honor of the Hawk & Dove this Sunday … after they get up late, grab some breakfast, …
FamousDC through the lens of Tom Williams
Concert goers wait for the start of a performance by Mary J. Blige at the new Fillmore Silver Spring which had it’s first show last Thursday.
As We Say Goodbye to August
A few fun things to note. DC Hurricane Survival Guide DC Earthquake Devastation Scenes from a Washington, DC Jury Pool Waiting Room A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staffer … During Recess A Day in the Life of a K-Streeter … During Recess
Debt Super Committee = DC’s Own Fantasy Football Draft
There are a few ways to look at this: 1) Staffer – Your August (and beyond) plans were just ruined by having your boss named. 2) Lobbyist – Business just picked up for those on K-Street with close ties to the Members. 3) Fundraiser – Go ahead and book and …
Stressed Out Capitol Hill
This is a great article to read as you enjoy your fifth Diet Coke, check your blackberry, take a constituent call and eat a Buffalo Chicken wrap from Longworth at your desk. Emily Heil: Unhealthy Hill: Stress, Schedules Take Toll The lifestyle led by Members of Congress and their staffs …
DC Leads the Country … in Boozing
Stand tall Washingtonians. We’re number one. In your face Baltimore. D.C. Adults Top Alcohol Abusers in Country A new report says that adults in Washington D.C. abuse alcohol more than anyone else in the country.
FamousDC – July
Lisa Boothe Drew Brandewie Kyle Downey Sarah Grady Emily Kirlin Phillip Herndon Ryan Howell Meagan McArthur Jessica Straus Sarah Schaffer
BREAKING: Tommy McFly is Moving to the Morning
Tommy McFly, Washington DC’s hottest DJ, is taking his talents to the morning. Starting on June 20th, McFly will begin hosting FRESH FM’s first ever morning show. “This morning show is literally the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be the first morning …
Famous K Street Rainmakers Under 40
Washingtonian’s Marisa M. Kashino: 40 Under 40: K Street’s New Generation of Lobbyists Meet 40 star lobbyists—all under age 40—who are shaping the policies that will affect us for years to come And here’s the full list courtesy of Chris Frates & POLITICO Influence. Ogilvy’s Dean Aguillen, Cassidy’s Kai Anderson, …
Drink with Republicans. Make out with Liberals.
Hot damn! Clarissa Ramon is on her A-game. Take a few minutes and check-out “How to Live in Washington, DC“ h/t MKO
Colbert Super PAC Filed
SnarkInfested 05/13/11 Stephen Colbert waves to the hundreds of fans gathered outside the Federal Election Commission in DC Friday afternoon to see him deliver papers relating to the formation of his “Colbert Super Pac” which, his lawyer explained ” . . . will make only independent expenditures, advertisements that expressly …
Famous Friday [Round-Up]
Another big get: James Richardson has will be advising former Ambassador and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Rick Klein wants the Yankees to retire No. 51, Congrats to Lauren and Jonathan Grella on the birth of Baker Logan Grella, photos of Michele Bachmann’s running mate surfaced, tell Elliot Kort congrats on …
Billable Hours From the Golf Course
Here’s a list you secretly want to be on … but might not want it hanging at the office water cooler. Golf Digest: Washington’s Top 150 Golfers H/T Stained Shirt