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March 1, 2004
THE ESSENTIALS #29 - The Essentials of Washington D.C
The Essentials of Washington D.C by Kelly Towles
This city has quite a bit to offer, you just have to get around the conservative part of this city.
Graff
The Wall of Fame- 14th and D street NW. Best thing is to take the Metro (subway) to the Smithsonian stop. It is a bitch to find parking in a major tourist area. Now this spot is under the bridge by the water. Classic spot, but.... you need to try to get down there during the day. They just built a new office building next to the tracks, so you may get fucked with by cops- just tell them you're from out of town and you didn't know, but it is still illegal. Trains still roll through there and there are always the homeless elements. Either way, keep one eye open. You may still see some old Felon joints, Demon202 and some other names.
Supplies
As I know it, we don't have a graff store in town so here are the next best things. Homedepot- 901 Rhode Island Ave NE (202)526-8760 The Art Store- 3019 M street NW. (202)342-7030. They have Krylon- but not alot, they have a load of other useful things. AC Moore- Crossroads Center 5800 Crossroads Ctr Way Falls Church, VA (703)578-1401. You need a car for this one, but they have paint.
Food and booze
The Black Cat- 14th street NW, between S st and T st. Ust/Cardozo stop Classic indie/punkrocker bar. Stiff drinks, good
music, pool table, and they have a cafe that serves a wide selection of food (alot of vegetarian stuff). I go during the week, not so crowded.
The Big Hunt-1345 Connecticut Avenue NW. Dupont stop. drinks food and pool table. It can be a mixture of messengers and business type, but not bad.
Bens Chili Bowl- 1213 U St. NW U st stop. A classic food joint, great vegetarian chili. You may see some Black Panthers Chillin there- it has been a classic spot for them to meet.
Now if you party in Adams Morgan (too many bars to list-but a good place for a Thursday night- maybe Heaven and Hell bar or the Pharmacy) there is always a big slice at pizza mart for the quickie or sit down and sober up at El Tamarindo- down towards Florida ave. I would say cab it, the subway isn't to close if your drinkin.
For the eyes
Signal 66 - 926 N Street, REAR, NW in Blagden Alley. One of my favorites. Near the new convention center. A little sketchy, but worth an opening night. Giant warehouse spot.
Transformer Gallery - 1404 P Street NW, Dupont stop or Ust. Small, but usually has a good show. There is also a nice wall near there.
Moca DC - 1054 31st NW. Foggy bottom stop. Always supports graff artists.
enjoy your stay and come again, ohh please don't feed the politicians.
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