Suzannah was a godsend who turned out to be a perfect sales rep and event organizer for our fledgling startup. Originally from Charleston, she carried the charm of a refined Southern hostess and a transcending smile of an elegant beauty queen. She arranged a meetup with Biergarten Haus, a German beer garden on the newly …
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Manuel’s Mio
If you crave Arroz con gandules and other Puerto Rican street food, the options are limited in this city. It is the cuisine of Cuba, Spain, and parts of the African continent, and many of the ones that serve authentic dishes leave ambience and decor much to be desired. As I walked into the establishment …
Pedicabber
The following weekend, Zach and I were in my Subaru Baja, driving at full speed on the N.J. Turnpike to NYC. “Why are we driving up to the Big Apple just to pick up a damn rickshaw?” Zach asked incredulously. “Segways are all the rage on the Mall.” “So we can hang signage promoting …
Taste of Ireland
After the summer doldrums and fall foliage blanketed the National Mall, things began to pick up at the old neighborhood pub that flew Irish colors near the Chinatown arch. The Oregon Ducks were ranked in the Top 10 in the AP Poll and District Karaoke debuted with weekly sing-a-longs every Monday night (that was until …
RUNIN – the Theme
If you’ve read this far, you’ll know that RUNIN is not exactly about the joys (or pain) of running. It’s not about running out of food either. Did you realize that RUNIN is actually a back acronym. Huh? Let’s use the example of the qualities of the Ethiopian Diaspora. They all were Resourceful in surviving …
O Canada!
I checked into the HI Vancouver Hostel and started searching for a Drupal developer who would be willing to take on my project at a reasonable cost. Then she walked in. I tried hard to keep my eyes on my screen and not at the soft, velvet flesh of her long, graceful legs. As she …
Burma
I was attending the monthly Freelancers, 3rd Sunday meetup in Burma Restaurant in Chinatown on a chili, late February day in 2011. Located on 6th Street near the Friendship Archway, the second-floor restaurant is popular with local politicos such as Mayor Adrian Fenty and Attorney General Eric Holder, as well as artists and activists and …
senodja
The following month, Senodja Walker and I were brainstorming during Professor Donnelly’s New Ventures Class at the George Washington University. “So the site will provide faceted search where you can choose your cuisine, type of dish, ingredients and taste preferences,” I stated. “Not only that, but you can choose your mood and ambience,” Senodja added. …