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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. 

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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.