Chronos @ Club Five, Washington, D.C.

Chronos @ Club Five, Thursdays Goth * Industrial * EBM * Futurepop * 80’s * Darkwave *
1214 B 18th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036 * Livejournal & Myspace and ChronosDC.com.
DJ’s: Dirty B, 2501, guest DJ Aaron Hart. Cover $6.
Birthed from Alchemy, Chronos is One of D.C.’s favorite and most popular Goth nights, located dowtown off 18th street, just a jaunt from the White House. Hosted every Thursday in the 3-floor club Five; all of the locals I spoke to through the evening swore this was the best club night for this theme in the D.C. area. Some claimed it’s the only night they go to, while others stated they also attended Bound (Fetish night on fridays) and Midnight (Saturdays), which are the other hotspots of activity in town. The first floor hosts the dance floor - dance lights with the DJ’s above, and a catwalk/balcony above from the 2nd floor. Bar downstairs with ample booths and comfortable seating spaces. Plenty of room to dance. Main bar downstairs. Next floor up, is a medium sized bar, with booths, bathrooms, coat check, and the catwalk overlooking the DJ booth and dancefloor. Very top floor, is a rooftop patio with yet another bar. Doors open at 9 pm, and Open bar (free drafts and wells) from 9-10 make the club thrive early. Some of the friendliest and talented bartenders on staff in town. In fact, Bartender Jay was highly recommended as the best bartender in D.C. by more than a handful of patrons - and I couldn’t agree more. Drinks strong, and well done. The community is extremely friendly, easy to talk with, make new friends, and no one seemed isolated unlike many of the clubs on the west coast where it can take a stranger some time to meet others. Excellent sound and ambience, and extremely talented DJ’s. They served excellent music, selections, and fulfilled all the requests I was I aware of. Top job! Very enjoyable and very recommended. Will return to whenever I’m back in D.C. 4.5 stars out of 5. Visited 1/11/2007.

more photos below, including a few regulars that attend the evening … and bartender Jay! (so you know who to request drinks from!)

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Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C. 2005 Population estimate: 582,049. Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area: over 8 million. The capital city of the United State of America, aka “The Federal City” or “Washington City” - named after America’s first president and former military leader of the American Revolution : George Washington blended with the Acronym “D.C.” for “District of Columbia” - the federal district coextensive within the city of Washington. It was founded on July 16, 1790 as a federal district as specified by the United States Constitution. In order to be representative of the “Union” of all 50 states, the capital could not be located in one of the 50 states, and had to exist outside of State boundaries in order to be representative of the 50 states that act somewhat like 50 separate governments - seperate but united. The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government, so for most practical purposes they are considered to be the same entity, though this was not always the case. As late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city, there were multiple jurisdictions within the District. Although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority over the city and district, which results in citizens having a different status and less representation in government than residents of the states. Located within D.C. are the centers of all three branches of the U.S. Federal government - also the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States, and other national and international institutions. Washington is the frequent location of large political demonstrations and protests, particularly on the National Mall. Washington is the site of numerous national landmarks, monuments, and museums, and is a popular destination for tourists. Many people often confuse Washington D.C. with the State of Washington, which is located in the Pacific Northwest - and it is because of this, that some people refer to it simply as “D.C.” and the other as “Washington State”. As host to over 180 embassies and hundreds of international organizations, Washington, D.C. has a substantial population of foreign residents. There are also many students from abroad studying at the local universities and colleges. This adds a cosmopolitan flavor to the city.

Washington, D.C.

Sushi Go-Round and Tapas, Washington, D.C.

Sushi Go-Round and Tapas
705 7th St. NW, Washington DC 20001 * 202-393-2825 * www.sushigoroundatmci.com
Located in the heart of Chinatown in Gallery Place, home to the only sushi bar belt in DC. Excellent food and quick and fast service. Delicious sushi. Must visit for any on-the-go sushi connaisseur. Rating 4 stars out of 5. Visited 1/8/2007.

New Big Wong, Washington, D.C.

New Big Wong Chinese Restaurant and Carry out
610 H Street, NW; Washington, DC 20001 *202.628.0491*
A little hole-in-the-wall, below the sidewalk level in the heart of China town, chinese restaurant - with tanks holding fresh live seafood, and a clan of cooks in the back preparing fresh vegetables. Food is affordable and business thriving. Food was ok on my visit late night 1/8/07, but can’t say it was my favorite. Rating 2 stars out of 5.

International Spy Museum, Washington, D.C.

Spy Museum (Washington, D.C.)
800 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 *202.393.7798* spymuseum.org. Located right between the National Portrait Gallery and the FBI Building, is located the museum of spies …. where one can go and learn of the cunning and glamour of spies. Building is host to the Spy City Cafe - open for breakfast and lunch, as well as a pretty cool shop and museum store - selling invisible inks, disguise kits, miniature cameras, clandestine recording devices, ciphers, books, CDs, and collectibles. You start out in a florescent elevator that leads you to a chamber with a guard who tells you to collect your alternate identity and to choose the mission - as you go through halls and chambers where you will be taught the history of spies, famous spies, the tools, the techniques, the skills, the disguises, the arts. You will learn how to place bugs. You will learn how to make a microdot. You will learn how to pick locks. You will learn how to crawl silently through the airducts. You will learn how to listen and eavesdrop. One of the largest collections of international espionage artifacts and weapons. Rating: 4 stars out of 5. Visited 1/8/2007.

National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC *202-633-1000* ReynoldsCenter.org Admission: FREE (the way a museum is supposed to be). Hours: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm.
A beautiful set of museums in a National Historic Landmark Building in the heart of revitalized downtown Washington, DC. A dazzling showcase for American art and portraiture celebrating the vision and creativity of Americans. It’s living history that tells the stories of American through all those who built our national culture. Visual arts, performing arts, new media, portraying the Nation’s poets, presidents, visionaries, villians, actors, and activists which smiths together the National Portrait Gallery. In the Smithsonian American Art Museum, just across the hall, the stories of America are told through visual arts spanning more than three centuries of artistic achievement paralleling the nation’s cultural development. The building itself speaks of Washington’s deep history - constructed in 1836 and finished in 1868, it was one of the first public buildings constructed in early Washington. The site of Abraham Lincoln’s 2nd inaugural ball in March 1865. The Museums have been open since 1968. The Museums are both beautiful collections and in very open well ventilated and airy space. With a class of charm just like those in the old world, this museum is a must-stop and visit tourspot when in D.C. Beautiful. Rating : 5 stars out of 5. Visited 01/08/2007.

Bimbo’s Bitchin Burrito Kitchen, Seattle, WA

Bimbo’s Bitchin Burrito Kitchen
506 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 * (206) 329-9978

A crazy little hole in the wall restaurant off Pine with bitchin’ decorations, kitch, and food. Ambiance is great, and quite radical. Staff are cool and the food is great. Great place to meet with friends and get a taste of the Southwest, art-deco-kitch style. Rated: 5 stars out of 5. Visited 12/29/2006.