Old Blue Eyes

“You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the ass.”

-Frank Sinatra
American Actor, Singer 1915-1998


(Excuse my lack of a well executed blog entry. I have had Sinatra on heavy rotation. His music is simply amazing.)

U Street Corridor

Tabaq Bistro (pictured above) is located on the U Street corridor of DC, and the home to one of the best views in Washington, DC. Perhaps it's the halfway retractable, fully enclosed glass rooftop that allows diners like myself to get a great view all year round. Granted, U Street being the birthplace of Ellington and hangout to numerous jazzheads of their heyday: Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and Shirley Horn, we cannot dwell in the yesterday, for this popular street should be appreciated for what it is today. Down the street from Tabaq is Bohemian Caverns, (once a club named Crystal Caverns) which still books jazz acts. I particularly enjoy U Street for places like Tabaq, Love Cafe, Busboys and Poets, and Saint Ex. The mood on this street is always vibrant. I've yet to come across a bad visit. A few places down from Tabaq is Creme restaurant, which probably houses the best steak I've ever eaten. Try heading down on Wednesday nights, it's Steak night, baby!

I'm fond on this corridor because of it's subtle feel of old and new. After having a Stella at Tabaq with a good friend last night, it's hard not to want to tell the world about this great section of DC. Walking down this street you'll find jazz music playing at several venues at once, or a dive bar without the pretentious door covers of "Frat Boy" night. Who can forget Ben's Chili Bowl, Al Crostino, the Black Cat, or Stetsons? It's difficult not finding a place to hang your hat on U Street.

If you haven't been to U Street lately, you'd better check it out soon. You'd want to hang out and enjoy it before the kids of suburbia take it over. You've seen it happen around the corner on 18th in the Adams Morgan section...

Try hitting up U Street on weekday nights. I find these are the best nights to meet up with friends new and old! There's something for everyone in this corridor!

That's my New Year's Suggestion to you Liezel Blog Loyalists. (All two of you) :)