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June 5, 2012

The Joan Miro Show Comes to DC

(feet up hostels blog)

Washington, DC's National Gallery is currently featuring a masterful exhibit of the works of Spain's modern master Joan Miro.

David Lynch's Magic at Tilton Gallery

David Lynch is enjoying his first solo art exhibit in New York since 1989 at the Tilton Gallery. Best known for surrealistic films such as "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive", both of which earned him Best Director Oscar nods, Lynch originally trained as a painter at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

"Last Year at Marienbad" Confounds Anew at Film Forum

Delphine Seyrig in "Last Year at Marienbad" (rialto)

One of the most distinctive classics of modern world cinema is at Film Forum for a run during that traditionally delirious week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

It's "Crazy Clown Time" for David Lynch

David Lynch (ExclaimCA)

Is there anything David Lynch can't do? With his latest endeavor, an album of typically mysterious, oddly compelling songs, he adds popular recording artist to his impressive resume.

DINING WITH RESERVATIONS

Causing a Ripple in DC

I don't get to travel as often as I'd like. That could change. For now, I appreciate the occasional opportunity to leave New York City. During a recent weekend in Washington, D.C., I had occasion to scope out a buzzy restaurant in Cleveland Park called Ripple.

Ripple is a neighborhood restaurant in the best sense, as it is both reasonably priced and inviting, and it sports an appealing menu. The decor is a striking mixture of sculptural ruby walls, colorfully upholstered banquettes, and warm, earthy hardwood floors.

The New Yorker in me can't help but bring all comparisons back home, and in that regard, Ripple is both more affordable and less pretentious than a similar dining spot would likely be in NYC. It is no myth that attitude is the persistent obstacle to a satisfying dining experience in New York, as various blogs and articles can attest. Good food, even decent prices, are abundant in the nation's largest city.

The most obvious difference I tend to notice when dining out of town is the common occurrence of genuinely warm, sincere service. On that point, Ripple is no exception. From the doting manager to the kindly busser, the front of house team seemed clearly focused on delivering a positive experience for their guests.

Much as I enjoy not having to cook at home, I do find going out to eat in New York to inevitably be a case of documenting unpleasant service experiences to best avoid a disappointing meal. Ripple is easily one of my new favorite restos in DC, not to mention the US. I look forward to returning on my semi-annual visit to the nation's capital.

(Ripple is located @ 3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC)

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June 5, 2012

The Joan Miro Show Comes to DC

March 23, 2012

David Lynch's Magic at Tilton Gallery

December 22, 2011

"Last Year at Marienbad" Confounds Anew at Film Forum

November 5, 2011

It's "Crazy Clown Time" for David Lynch