Be Cool in the Cool Weather: Patagonia Vs. North Face
The weather is turning cold (and, at times, rainy), which means it's time to break out your fleeces and weather gear. Many Washingtonians opt for clothing from North Face or Patagonia; two brands with...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Real Washington Men Wear Brooks Brothers, Not Ralph Lauren
Why do real Washington men wear Brooks Brothers? Of 44 presidents, 39 were sworn into office wearing Brooks Brothers. At President Obama's bitterly cold 2009 inauguration, he stayed warm in a Brooks...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Taking the Bus or the Metro to Get to Work
Many of us in the D.C. area face an important decision every morning before work: take the metro or the bus to work? It's a decision that can get your day off on the right or the wrong foot. It's a...
View ArticleThis vs That: Deciding between the Sexy or the Satirical Halloween Costume
It's a tough decision every D.C. girl faces on Halloween: do I show off my wit with a political costume, or do I finally shake what God gave me and wear something that shows a little skin? As Cady...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Helicoptering Is the New Sabering [Plus: How To Helicopter...
The internet vibrated a little while ago with photos and videos of people "sabering," or chopping a bottle of booze open with a sword. However, anyone with a fancy sword and a bottle of wine can...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Thanksgiving with Friends or Family
It's a harsh reality many Washingtonians will face this Thanksgiving: the inability to go home for the holiday. Whether it's due to a work-related schedule or saving those miles to fly home for...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Going to a Club vs. Going to a Bar in DC
A D.C. bar: George in Georgetown Washingtonians are lucky in that we have many options when it comes to deciding what to do on a night out. In spite of this, we tend to stick to what is most familiar....
View ArticleThis vs. That: Capriotti's Bobbie Sandwich vs. the Nobadeer at Jetties
The Nobadeer On this Thanksgiving Eve, we compare two Thanksgiving-style sandwiches for our latest round of This vs. That. Let's just begin by saying that these sandwiches are probably the two best...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Skiing or Snowboarding on the East Coast
The ski slopes are open on the East Coast as of last weekend. Many of D.C.'s downhill veterans picked their side long ago: either you're a skier, or a snowboarder. But what about people who haven't...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Reasons Why Fake Christmas Trees Are Better Than Real...
Many people swear that a real Christmas tree is the only way to go. However, there are a slew of reasons why fake trees are better than real trees! Let's get started: 1. Fake trees have better volume....
View ArticleThis vs. That: Going Big or Going Home on New Year's Eve
I'll never forget my rage in 10th grade when my parents told me and my sisters that we'd be spending New Year's Eve at the beach, throwing out my plans to house party hop with my friends. Nevermind...
View ArticleIs It Okay for Washington Women to Wear Real Fur?
One of the biggest dilemmas many Washington women face in the wintertime is whether or not to wear her fur, and if so, will it be real or fake? I say Washington because we live in a city that is bent...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Eastern Market and Union Market
Eastern Market Two different parts of town, two completely different groups of vendors, yet still, there are so many similarities between two of Washington's favorite places to shop for unique and...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Facebook Groups, Email Chains and Group Texts
There's nothing quite like being included in a good group email, as your friends organize a birthday party or a night out, trying to out-do each other's witty one-liners until the party happens – or...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Northern and Southern-Style BBQ Myths Debunked
It happens all the time in Washington: You're in the mood for some barbecue, and that uppity southern transplant in your group of friends whines about how "no one does it in D.C. like they do back...
View ArticleLucky Strike vs. The New Pinstripes Bowling Alley
Georgetown will get a lot more fun when Pinstripes, a swanky bowling alley, opens Friday in The Shops at Georgetown Park. The 34,000-square foot space will house 14 lanes, bocce courts, a wine cellar,...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Comparing Scandal and House of Cards
Washington is in the middle of a television renaissance, with two delicious shows that totally get D.C.: House of Cards and Scandal. Both shows are addictive, have juicy storylines, and keep you on...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Comparing Peet's Coffee and Starbucks
Very soon, 20 D.C.-area Caribou Coffee locations are going to re-open as Peet's Coffee. This is a huge positive change for caffeine fiends in the District, because pretty much no one likes Caribou but...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Lululemon Athletica, Under Armour, Nike and Reebok
Under Armour is headquartered in Baltimore, Md. Serendipity 3 is handing the keys to its Wisconsin and M location to Under Armour according to the Washington Business Journal's Rebecca Cooper. The...
View ArticleThis vs. That: Comparing DC's Best Patios and Rooftops
This week's This vs. That column is a hard one for me, because I really love hanging out on rooftops and patios equally. Since I can't really decide which one is better, I'll just list a few of the...
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