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Much like Capital Bikeshare, ScratchDC is one of those things that will make you excited to live in a city so you can take advantage of it. The team delivers fresh, organic ingredients to their customers daily, with a whimsical set of instructions that guide you through each step until you've whipped up a perfect meal for two. More»

With Memorial Day Weekend around the corner, summer is about to begin; and with the start of summer comes the start of rooftop cocktails and dinners al fresco. We bet you're excited about throwing a summer dinner party, so we're here to help you set it up. We've put together a series of tips, tricks, and genius ideas to help you throw together a successful outdoor dinner party. More>>


We’ve gathered a list of delicious low-calorie frozen drinks to try at home, that will help you keep the summer bod and save your cash for happy hour. More>>

Throwing a summer soiree may seem intimidating, but with a little help from Scrumptious Bites Happy Life’s Anna Lombardi, we’ve got the tools you need to wow your guests and leave them wanting more. Get your pin buttons ready and check out 10 easy tips for planning your next dinner party. More>>

[The Lincoln Memorial on a beautiful day. Instagram via @sanfordrobby]

[As the tourists and cherry blossoms leave, we remember what was. Instagram by Brandon Ashley @B99Ashley]

There are some great deals going on at some of the best spots near U Street, thanks to the curation team at Gilt City. The deals began on Monday, with some ending this Saturday, and others extending through to next week--so take advantage while you can. More»

Chris Matthews Show producer Will Rabbe is at it again with his tv/DC mashups. This time, the White House gets a taste of what it would be like as Downton Abbey. Rabbe's video almost perfectly mimics the title sequence of the popular PBS period drama, done entirely in clips from the White House reels. More»


With the long-awaited blast of warmer weather comes the flurry of outdoor activities, including biking in DC. If you haven't already invested in a bike, it's time to look into the chic options out there. As we ease into the first few weeks of spring, it's possible to start commuting to work on your bike. From Chanel bikes to surf bikes, we've come up with a list of fashionable wheels to help you ride in style this spring. More>>

[Kites were flying all over the National Mall on Saturday for the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival. The Washington Monument is undergoing repairs from the 2011 DC Earthquake. Instagram via @robin_dryden]

The Half Street Fairgrounds, aka the beloved parking lot across from Nationals Park that fed us RBV slushies and hosted several epic concerts last summer, is back for the 2013 season! The ultimate fate of the beer garden still hangs by a thread as developers hungrily eye the valuable plot of land, but sources have confirmed that the Fairgrounds will be here all summer, and possibly for 2014 as well. More»