Whether you're ready for a day of romance or still drowning last year's break up in a pint of Ben & Jerry's, Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the District is gearing up for cupid to strike! It doesn't matter if you're love struck or heartbroken, Valentine's weekend 2012 will be filled with some of the most delicious, divine and decadent events of the new year. So grab your hubby, or round up your best pals, because with celebrations ranging from temptations for your taste buds, soirees for singles and even a V-Day themed 'undie run,' you're bound to fall head over heels in love with our picks for the best Valentine's Day in the DC! More»

[This post is the result of the combined efforts of Alex and Emily who burnt the midnight oil brainstorming and bitching, together.]

Although we like to pretend that New Year's Resolutions are actually positive and hopeful, when you think about it, they really just force you to dwell on what you hate about yourself: your looks, your job, your life. So this New Year's, instead of beating ourselves up over stupid perfectionist resolutions, let's direct our loathing towards the awfulness that surrounds us every day, be it in advertising, pop culture, news, or modern life. ["Besides, introspection is for bitches."-Emily] With that, here are 10 things that reared their ugly heads this year we hope that 2012 will wipe from the face of the Earth, bringing us fresh choices which, while inevitably just as horrid, will at least be mercifully different. More»

via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Living up to their reputation as the number one fashion magazine in the world, ELLE, partnered with Dolce & Gabbana The One, threw a chic summer cocktail party at a private Sagaponack residence. This California inspired architectural venue was a happening spot for Saturday evening's Summer Cocktail Celebration. MORE>>

Living up to their reputation as the number one fashion magazine in the world, ELLE, partnered with Dolce & Gabbana The One, threw a chic summer cocktail party at a private Sagaponack residence. This California inspired architectural venue was a happening spot for Saturday evening's Summer Cocktail Celebration. Not too sure what all the cocktail fuss was about but there sure was an overflow of champagne. More»

As regular readers of this site may already know, we, like many media outlets, were following the Casey Anthony trial. On a largely unrelated note, we've also had a thing for cocktails lately. It's safe to say that we did not expect these two interests to come together in quite this way. But then again, when you're Franklin Village institution Birds, known primarily for keeping up the BAC of the outrageous comedians of the next-door Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, I guess you have to try a little harder. More»

What does summer mean to you? Beach, travel, friends? How about the fact that you can order a cocktail, or ideally several cocktails, at any time of day and not feel judged? But unlike, say, domestic beer, there's something of a quality threshold. Good cocktails need good ingredients and skilled labor, and that's going to cost you. Summer never lasts forever, so don't waste your money on bad cocktails at bad bars. Instead, why don't you take our advice on the best summer drinks and bars you're sure to love? More»