The Washington Improv Theater, Washington DC

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jonathan V

The Washington Improv Theater, also known as WIT, will be featuring special performances Halloween weekend. “Scary Funny” will include four shows throughout the weekend. Admission for all shows is $10. If you are in town and would like to take a free workshop on improvisation, the theater offers classes and free workshops for those who like to experience and learn more about improvisation.

The Washington Improv Theater is accessible by the U Street/Cardozo metro station service by the green and yellow line and is only at 15 minutes walking distance from our Washington DC Inn.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk to the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 10 -15 minutes to Wardman Park Marriott, Omni Shoreham and 1 mile NW of the White House.

The Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery, Washington DC

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jonathan V

The Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery offers exhibits and programs that enhance Jewish identity, while also examining issues of social importance and developing the community. This Washington DC art gallery has for mission to present art of various media as well as artifacts that maintain a theme of social consciousness and promote cultural awareness. (The gallery also offers workshops and classes).

The gallery is free and open from Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 10pm and Friday from 10am to 4pm. The gallery is housed in Washington District of Columbia Jewish Community Center located on 16th Street (accessible by several Washington DC buses) which is at only 20 minutes walk from our DC B&B.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The Office Trade Show 2012, Washington DC

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jonathan V

The Office Trade Show 2012 will be held this May 30-31, 2012 at the Washington DC convention center. If you need a lodging check our Washington DC accommodations!

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The White House Correspondents’ Association Annual Dinner (WHCA), April 28, 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Joseph M

Every year the White House honors aspiring and accomplished journalists and this years event will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel at the Washington Hilton Hotel. This huge event brings together the President and First Lady, several prominent politicians and Hollywood’s brightest stars and it is always held at the Hilton Hotel. Be sure to watch the White House Correspondents Association Annual Dinner on April 28, 2012. If you have the fortunate opportunity to attend this event, our Washington DC lodging accommodation is just around the corner from the Washington Hilton Hotel where this event will take place. If you are looking for hotels in Washington DC during the WHCA, be sure to get a great special during your stay with us.

Joseph, Innkeeper

Passport DC 2012 – Open Houses at Washington, DC Embassies

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Joseph M

Greetings from the American Guest House Bed and Breakfast, a Washington DC Lodging Accommodations! Of course with all the great monuments, museums and history that Washington DC has to offer, comes the diverse culture of the associated embassies we have throughout the DuPont Circle area. I am sure you will be pleased to attend this yearly event – Passport DC 2012 – where over 40 embassies will open their doors to the public so everyone can taste the food, learn about their customs, heritage, places to visit and much more. If you are planning to visit a foreign country, this is a great way to get first hand information and enjoy the festivities.

The Event will be this May 05-19th , 2012.

DC Hotels can be hard to find during this time of year so be sure to book in advance and lock in your reservation today!

A list of participating embassies include:

Embassy of the Argentine Republic
Embassy of Australia
Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Embassy of Belize
Embassy of the Republic of Benin
Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
Embassy of Brazil
Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
Embassy of Chad
Embassy of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
Embassy of the Dominican Republic
Embassy of Ecuador
Embassy of Egypt
Embassy of Ethiopia
Embassy of Ghana
Embassy of Guatemala
Embassy of Guinea
Embassy of the Republic of Haiti
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Embassy of Japan
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Embassy of Mexico
Embassy of Montenegro
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique
Embassy of Nepal
Embassy of Nigeria
Embassy of Pakistan
Embassy of Peru
Embassy of Rwanda
Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia
Embassy of the Republic of South Africa
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Embassy of Thailand
Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
Embassy of Ukraine
Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Enjoy!

Joseph, Innkeeper

Honey Walnut Bread at the American Guest House Bed and Breakfast, Washington DC

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jonathan V

Another great recipe to try for breakfast at our lovely Washington DC B&B!

Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
3/4 honey
1-1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 egg whisked(egg wash)

Method:
1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2) Place walnuts in small pan over medium heat to toast for 4-5 minutes over medium high heat. Watch carefully and turn often with spatula.
3) Whisk flour, baking powder and salt to combine and sift. Add walnuts to flour mixture.
3) Place milk and egg in a large bowl. Add honey. Whisk to combine. Stir in flour mixture and combine with a wooden spoon until ingredients are combined. Do not over stir the ingredients. Turn into prepared pan.
4) Bake in center of oven until golden, about 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees; continue baking another 10 to 15 minutes longer. Use a brush and cover loaf with egg wash during the last fifteen minutes. This adds a nice sheen and color to the loaf.
5) Remove from oven. Let sit for 10 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to age overnight.

Makes 1 loaf

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk to the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 10 -15 minutes to Wardman Park Marriott, Omni Shoreham and 1 mile NW of the White House.

The International Trademark Association convention, Washington DC

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jonathan V

The International Trademark Association convention will be held this May 6-9, 2012 at the Washington DC convention center. You can make reservations to attend this event at our Washington DC Inn which offers the best rates for DC hotel in the DuPont Circle Area.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The Foundry Gallery, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jonathan V

The Foundry Gallery is an artist-run organization which has for mission to offer an alternative gallery space to artists, specifically focused on showcasing and encouraging local artists. As an artist-run organization, the artist have more freedom as to the types of art they select for exhibitions.

The Gallery’s hours are as follows: Wednesday through Friday 1pm to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 6pm.

The Foundry Gallery is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood on 18th Street between Massachusetts Avenue NW and N Street NW just few minutes away from our Dupont Circle Bed and Breakfast.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk to the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 10 -15 minutes to Wardman Park Marriott, Omni Shoreham and 1 mile NW of the White House.

The 2012 Weight of the Nation Conference, Washington DC

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jonathan V

The 2012 Weight of the Nation Conference will be held on May 07, 2012 at the Washington DC Omni Shoreham Hotel just few minutes away from our Washington DC B&B.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

The Warner Theater, Metro Center, Washington DC

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jonathan V

One of our guests went to see the Capitol Steps beginning of April and gave us a good review about this theater, so we decided to “blog” about it!

The Warner Theater, originally called the Earl Theater was built in 1924 during the boom of grand theater houses and served as a venue for vaudeville and silent movies. It once boasted a rooftop garden and a famed restaurant in the basement. The theater has transitioned since then to motion pictures only eventually serving as a prime venue for live performances. Today you will find a variety of shows playing at the Warner Theater. Please visit the website for a list of upcoming performances.

The Warner Theater is accessible by the Metro Center metro station, serviced by the red, blue, and orange lines. Please visit metro’s website for additional information. If you ride the 42/43 bus from our DC B&B Inn, it will take you only 15 minutes to get over there.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Accommodation