The Food and Culture of West Africa is the Focus at Mansa Kunda
With chairs built from custom-made drums from Gambia, hand-woven light fixtures hanging from above, and authentic Senegalese art adorning the walls, Mansa Kunda makes diners feel like they’ve been transported to West Africa. That feeling continues as you read the menu and try some of owner Hatiib Joof’s dishes, which are native to his home country, Gambia.
Joof opened Mansa Kunda in January in T...
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Don’t Miss “Peter Pan and Friends On Ice!” at the Cultural Arts Center on March 9
Take your little ones to a magical journey to Neverland at Peter Pan and Friends On Ice! at Cultural Arts Center at Takoma Park Silver Springs. This family friendly show is Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m., and promises to be an afternoon of whimsical fun.
Enjoy a continuation of the classic tale of Peter Pan while talented skaters glide, spin, and jump over the ice. No matter your age, Peter Pan and Friends On Ice! is sure...
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Head to Lib’s Grill for the Weeknight Specials
Diners know Lib’s Grill for its American fare, like the highly rated barbecue-glazed short ribs and Maryland crab cakes. But another reason why people flock here isn’t just because of what’s on the menu, it’s for what’s on the calendar.
Weeknights shine at this Maple Lawn Boulevard eatery, which opened its doors in late 2017. Mondays are a little easier to handle thanks to Lib’s late night happy hour, every Monday f...
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Share Drinks and Appetizers During Happy Hour at Urban Butcher
One of Silver Spring's most popular happy hours is at Urban Butcher, and it's one that you won't want to miss on your next night out after work. Urban Butcher is best known for its incredible house-butchered meats and house-cured charcuterie, as well as impressive drink specials that cater to the after-work crowd.
From 5 to 7 p.m. at the bar and on the patio, draft beers are on special for just $5 and house wines are $8. If cocktails are more your style, you can enjoy a classic boul...
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Experience a Unique Style of Fusion Cuisine at Bombay Street Food
Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights is restaurateur Asad Sheikh’s newest venture, and it pays homage to the street vendors of his childhood. Among the dishes Sheikh remembered from his childhood is Indo-Chinese chili chicken in a spicy tomato sauce with curry leaves. Another favorite is the vada pav, dubbed the “Bombay Burger,” consisting of a mashed potato patty topped with cilantro-ginger chutney. The Monsoon section of the menu refl...
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