News & Politics Change-Up at the US Solicitor General’s Office Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal joined a private practice, while the office welcomed a new number two, Srikanth Srinivasan Capital Comment, Power Players | Aug 31, 2011
News & Politics Hawk ‘n’ Dove Sold: Morning Links Must-reads from around Washington Capital Comment | Aug 31, 2011
Weddings Mixing It Up: Expert Playlist Need help narrowing down your song selections for the wedding reception? Each week, Bridal Party asks a local music pro to whip up a genius playlist to get your guests’ feet on the dance floor. This week’s expert: Ed Witles of the Elegant DJ in DC. Bride & Groom, Ask the Experts | Aug 31, 2011
Weddings A Hurricane Irene Wedding While you were hunkering down at home, this couple was getting married in the midst of the big storm—and taking some gorgeous photos in the process Bride & Groom, Washington Couples | Aug 31, 2011
Things to Do Lotus, Joe Rogan, and Suzanne Vega: Get Your Tickets Keeping track of when tickets go on sale, so you don’t have to After Hours, Music, Nightlife | Aug 31, 2011
News & Politics Hire Smart Cronies Martin and Susan Tolchin, a husband-and-wife writing team who have studied politics for 40 years, talk about why political patronage matters, the difference between journalists and academics, and what it was like to grow up with William Safire People | Aug 31, 2011
Weddings Catering with Crêpes A très chic treat for a French-themed bridal shower (or wedding!) Bride & Groom | Aug 30, 2011
News & Politics Cheney’s New Memoir Stirs Controversy “In My Time,” a new memoir by the former vice president, is short on context and facts in a book that might otherwise make a meaningful contribution to history Capital Comment, National Security | Aug 30, 2011
Weddings Local Etsy Seller: Hitchcock Ink We’re profiling our favorite local crafters who are selling wedding-related wares on Etsy. This week’s pick: a Washington-based graphic designer who creates custom invitations bursting with ingenuity. Bride & Groom, Invitations and Stationery | Aug 30, 2011
Food An Update on the Shaw’s Tavern Saga What really happened behind the scenes at the shuttered Shaw restaurant? Best Bites, Food & Restaurant News | Aug 30, 2011
Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014. He was previously with the Poynter Institute, TBD.com, and Washington City Paper. He lives in Del Ray.
Change-Up at the US Solicitor General’s Office
Hawk ‘n’ Dove Sold: Morning Links
Mixing It Up: Expert Playlist
A Hurricane Irene Wedding
Lotus, Joe Rogan, and Suzanne Vega: Get Your Tickets
Hire Smart Cronies
Catering with Crêpes
Cheney’s New Memoir Stirs Controversy
Local Etsy Seller: Hitchcock Ink
An Update on the Shaw’s Tavern Saga