While Official Washington has been busy making us look bad to the rest of the world, we at Express have been hard at work tallying your votes for what makes the real Washington great. The result: the definitive guide to the best stuff in the D.C. area in 2013.
Julie Deane
When Julie Deane’s daughter was being bullied at school, the Cambridge, England, mom brainstormed how she could make money to send her to a better one. Enter The Cambridge Satchel Company.
Sips go on an exotic trip
Invite friends over for a wine bash, and at least a few will bring the requisite bottle of California Chardonnay or Cab. But you’ll avoid boring them by eschewing the usual suspects and opting for these less common - but just as delicious - varieties from around the world.
Clothes to home
This week's hottest happenings and must-know products, including a book signing with Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist and a Dr. Martens store opening in Georgetown.
Kick off your boots
Dear Manolo: Recently, I’ve seen a lot of young women wearing flannel shirts and short lace-up boots. I love this casual look. Do you think that a woman of a certain age (me, in this case) would be able to carry this off? —Amy
Their old haunting grounds
Does your rental have you spooked? Don’t be so quick to blame ghosts.
Trick or transportation
If you feel compelled to wear something topical for Halloween, at least don’t be typical. Here are a few transportation-related costume ideas that will prove you’re up on current events but won’t make you look like such a jack … -o’-lantern.
Looks like we still don’t want to move to Chernobyl
Today, we examine the difference between Internet-famous and nationally famous, learn another nickname suggestion for Washington's football team and find out who will be the next Jessica Fletcher.
Now, this is more like it
The 2013 Academy Awards could signal a major shift in Oscar history. It’s possible that more black women than white women will get nods in the category.
Millennials in our midst: what the Post taught us this week
The Washington Post's series on millennials taught us a few things about the city. Plus, take our quiz: are you a millennial or a member of Generation X?
A glimpse of hope for Redskins’ defense?
The depleted Redskins' defense may find some solace in the Broncos’ minor setback last week.
