The Official-ish DC Thread

[smittycl]

From VA governor's statement:

The following retail businesses are considered essential and may remain open during normal business hours:

• Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers that sell food and beverage products or pharmacy products, including dollar stores, and department stores with grocery or pharmacy operations;
• Medical, laboratory, and vision supply retailers;
• Electronic retailers that sell or service cell phones, computers, tablets, and other communications technology;
• Automotive parts, accessories, and tire retailers as well as automotive repair facilities;
• Home improvement, hardware, building material, and building supply retailers;
• Lawn and garden equipment retailers;
• Beer, wine, and liquor stores;
• Retail functions of gas stations and convenience stores;
• Retail located within healthcare facilities;
• Banks and other financial institutions with retail functions;
• Pet stores and feed stores;
• Printing and office supply stores; and
• Laundromats and dry cleaners.

 

[smittycl]

Got in another 25-miler through Rock Creek Park. Somewhat crowded but folks keeping to themselves. I’m getting used to ignoring lights and riding in the middle of the street. Could be dangerous when things get back to normal. Whatever normal will look like of course.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Since I moved here everyone has been telling me to try Peruvian chicken. Finally ordered some from Super Pollo last night and it definitely lived up to the hype. The plantains were incredible as well.
Now I just need to find a nice Caribbean spot for this crazy oxtail craving I’ve been having

The Jerk Pit on Rt1 in College Park will certainly hit the spot. It's Jamaican and the food is very authentic

I haven't tried Cane yet but my aunt went there and gave it 2 thumbs up. The owner is Trinidadian and knows his stuff

A friend of mine opened up a shop in Wheaton called Island Zests. Indo-Guyanese food. Top notch.

There is a longtime hole in the wall place on Georgia Ave down by Walter Reed called Teddy's Roti Shop. It's Trinidadian and their rotis are consistently good.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Anyone ever tried Phineas Cole trousers? I'm eyeing a pair on ebay but have never worn the brand before.

 

[lordsuperb]

Nice! Please post tasting notes once you open it.

Will do, it’s virtually impossible to find anything good in Virginia ABC stores.

 

[smittycl]

Anyone ever tried Phineas Cole trousers? I'm eyeing a pair on ebay but have never worn the brand before.

I've tried them on but they ran too slim for me.Seemed very nice qualitatively, though.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

I've tried them on but they ran too slim for me.Seemed very nice qualitatively, though.

Have you tried Spier & Mackay's slim trousers? If so, comparable slimness?

 

[smittycl]

Have you tried Spier & Mackay's slim trousers? If so, comparable slimness?

Never tried anything from them. They are strictly mail order, right?

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Never tried anything from them. They are strictly mail order, right?

Unless you live in Toronto, I think.

 

[CollingsD2H]

Rota is the winner for me. I can't wear anything else.

 

[smittycl]

Rota is the winner for me. I can't wear anything else.

I can second that. My dress pants are mainly Rota, Zegna, and Paul Stuart.

 

[lordsuperb]

Oh boy, I'm losing muscle mass and my clothes are starting to become baggy.

 

[Joytropics]

I can second that. My dress pants are mainly Rota, Zegna, and Paul Stuart.

Rubinacci really lived up to the hype for me.

 

[jonathanS]

Oh boy, I'm losing muscle mass and my clothes are starting to become baggy.

It will come back. Don’t worry haha. But it’s a reminder of how reliant we are upon the gym haha.

 

[mak1277]

It will come back. Don’t worry haha. But it’s a reminder of how reliant we are upon the gym haha.

Not a problem for those of us who never went to the gym in the first place. Laziness FTW.