The Smithsonian Institution's Folklife Festival is going on now. (Jeff Tinsley/Smithsonian Institution)

Foodways at Folklife

Hungary Is Featured Country at Festival Today starts the annual two-week Smithsonian Folklife Festival held on the National Mall. From June 26-30 and July 3-7, visitors can enjoy a free cultural experience that highlights vibrant, worldwide traditions through lectures, crafts,
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Indoor Outings

A/C and Shelter During D.C. Summer As glad as I am that we’re into June, let’s be honest, a D.C. summer can schvitz like a pig in wool and now, apparently, it rains a lot too. In D.C.’s whimsical climate, outdoor dining experiences are subject to the hazards of
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Thai X-ing

Hidden Jewel of the Orient An unassuming Florida Avenue row house quietly serves up the best Thai food in the city — and plenty of it. The land of smiles If you are not looking for Thai X-ing, you might miss it. Visiting this nondescript row house turned restaurant is at
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