Metro Weekly

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  • Checks and Balances

    By on November 17, 2004

    Your check is no longer in the mail. For time immortal, check writers have taken advantage of what's known as the ''float.'' The float refers...

  • Mondo Volvo

    By on November 10, 2004

    Let me take a moment to get something off my chest. I'm tired of silver cars. The color -- actually more of a shade or...

  • Hooray for Jaleo

    By on November 10, 2004

    With the craze for tapas showing no sign of letting up, Washingtonians have a particularly good venue for enjoying it. I'm always glad to return...

  • Triple Threat

    By on November 3, 2004

    Toyota made a big splash with the introduction of its new Scion brand, a line of cars built to appeal to younger, first-time car buyers...

  • Environs

    By on October 27, 2004

    Take a tour of the American Century in this 2 BR, 1 3/4 Dupont/Adams Morgan townhouse. From the New York World's Fair to Fifties mod...

  • A Will and a Way

    By on October 20, 2004

    Most of us know that having a will is important. The gay community knows better than any other group in this country that dying without...

  • Environs

    By on October 20, 2004

    Did we say ''fabulous''? Of course we did! This 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA townhouse with vibrant color choices, plenty of original artwork and a...

  • Big Fun on a Budget

    By on October 20, 2004

    Some weeks are a car lover's dream -- mainly a week in which the driveway is filled with three or four different makes and models...

  • Indian Gem

    By on October 13, 2004

    For fans of Indian cooking, the Asian subcontinent's premier showcase is arguably located on the far side of the world, where the excellent eateries of...

  • A Taxing Appeal

    By on October 6, 2004

    Life is about the yin and the yang. Take, for instance, the booming real estate market in the Washington area. For most homeowners, it's a...

  • Environs

    By on October 6, 2004

    Find out what makes a condo a home in this gloriously colorful 1 BR, 1 BA in the heart of Adams Morgan. Completely redesigned floor...

  • Low Carb at Lower Cost

    By on September 29, 2004

    Like no other people in the world, Americans are obsessed with dieting and staying in shape. While I don't have any studies to back this...

  • No Tex, Just Mex

    By on September 29, 2004

    Nearly three years ago Andale arrived in Washington and changed how we think about Mexican cuisine. This isn't a place to come in search of...

  • Environs

    By on September 22, 2004

    It pays to be an urban pioneer, particularly when you find a stunning Victorian townhouse in what will become D.C.'s hot neighborhood. Sky-high ceilings, stunning...

  • Staying Power

    By on September 15, 2004

    When the third-generation Nissan Altima debuted in 2002, it was at the vanguard of the Japanese automaker's aggressive new design stance. Leaving behind the staid...