Top Blog Posts of the Week

Miss out on some of our blog posts from this week? Worry not—we're here to fill you in on what the most popular blog posts were from the past seven days. See below for our top five.

Inauguration: Where the Parties Are
Here’s our list of galas, balls and parties happening around town during inauguration time. We’ll be updating this on a rolling basis as events are confirmed.

Recession Restaurant Deals
This week, restaurant-reservations Web site Opentable.com is spearheading a promotion to get all you cash-strapped diners back into the city’s banquettes.

Turkey 28 Ways: What Restaurants Are Serving for Thanksgiving in Washington
For those of you not looking to spend hours in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner, don’t despair, many Washington restaurants—from Clyde’s to Citronelle—will be open on November 27 and serving special menus and traditional spreads in honor of the holiday.

Inauguration Nation: Cleaning House
Welcome to Inauguration Nation, our series where we track the step-by-step process—and madness—of planning and putting on inaugural events. This week, take a tour of Marriott Wardman Park’s $100 million inaugural renovation.

Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
Celebrate this year's Beaujolais Nouveau harvest with a toast.

More>> Capital Comment Blog | News & Politics | Society Photos