The 10 Scariest Things Ever
Halloween Ain’t Got Sh*t On This:
1. Positive Pregnancy Test
Congratulations, instead of spending 4-years at college you can get a job right now with MTV.
2. Snooki
The princess of Poughkeepsie. She loves pickles, bowling and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Fun fact – she asked The Situation to f*** her in the a******.
3. 60 y/o’s that look 40 and 16 y/o’s that Look 20
To be honest though, a 60 y/o that looks 40 would be a great notch on anyone’s cougar belt. But that 20 y/o chick who turns out to be 16… she’s a notch on your registered sex offender profile.
4. Seeing Your Daughter on Champagne Facials
“One day my daughter will drop to her knees, open wide and get a mouth full of bubbly.” Every father’s dream when he sees his newborn baby girl. Kirill, you are a genius.
5. Nickelback
When local bands make it…
6. Christwire.org’s Coverage of Bath Salts
Apparently, according to christwire.org, bath salts will make you gay, worship the devil, are an “ethnic” problem, were made popular by “Skrillex and her evil flock,” and were created by the Obama administration. Thanks for that.
7. That Awkward Moment
When you realize the girl you’ve been grinding on for the last 20 minutes is your sister.
8. Flashing Red & Blue Lights
Of course, if you’ve done nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about. Chris Rock has some great tips.
9. When the Lights Come Up & The Goggles Come Off
Ever wake up and realize the girl you brought home was wearing a pound of make up… and now it’s gone? Ever confuse Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley?
10. Jocelyn Wildenstein
She tried to look like a cat on purpose. True story. She dated a Swiss movie producer, a French filmmaker and was introduced to her ex-husband by a Saudi arms dealer. She’s a skilled hunter and pilot. She’s kinda like the female version of the world’s most interesting man. She got $2.5B in a divorce settlement + $100M/year for 13 years. Here’s the wikipedia.
A Feature Interview w/ LMFAO Party Rock DJ Dainjazone
Yo, Lemme Get a Spot!
We all know LMFAO works out. And normally when Redfoo and SkyBlu need a spot, their go to guy is DJ Air. But while Air is laid up with a broken leg, the hip-hop/pop-house act has turned to Vegas resident DJ Dainjazone to mix the protein.
After joining the Party Rock Crew and Moodswing360 agency in Summer 2010, the LA-native proceeded to take gigs all over LA as well as land himself a residency at The Palms in Vegas. They’re all currently pumping iron in Europe.
DC CLUBBING:
What’s your set up?
DAINJAZONE:
(2) Technic turntables, Pioneer DJM 800 or 900, monitor speaker, laptop stand and a CDJ.
DC CLUBBING:
You like to be a step ahead. What’s the most unique place you’ve discovered a new track?
(demo from fan, dude rapping on street, etc)
DAINJAZONE:
All my “cool” tracks come from blogs. I’ve had a few tracks come from random people but nothing worth mentioning comes to mind.
DC CLUBBING:
Vegas residencies kick ass, how else will you eventually brand yourself as more than just “LMFAO’s Guy”?
DAINJAZONE:
The day will come when DJ Air will be healed from his broken leg and be back in action. Being LMFAO’s temporary DJ has definitely given the club world an opportunity to look at me in a prestigious fashion.
I’m already looking into what my next move will be when this run is over. Venturing into different entertainment fields such as modeling will be the next move. Life might throw me a curve ball and send me into a world of success that wasn’t in the plan. I’ve learned when prepping to be great, incredible things can happen.
DC CLUBBING:
If you could have dinner with 5 people, dead or alive, who would they be?
DAINJAZONE:
Kanye West, John Wooden, Bruce Lee, Pat Tillman, Jay-Z.
DC CLUBBING:
What’s the hardest part of catering to the ‘ADD generation’?
DAINJAZONE:
I don’t think there is anything hard about doing the math on this generation. The challenges lie within the moment. You can actually coast your set and just play the hits. Or you can cook up something organically creative that conveys to the crowd and puts them in a mind state that would differ from having hits shoved into their ears. We as DJs control the people on the dance floor. We say what’s next.
DC CLUBBING:
Where’s the balance between playing what people want to hear and experimenting/going outside the box/taking risks?
DAINJAZONE:
Good question. Its something you have to feel in the moment, or position the risqué track in between tracks with great energy. That’s the safe way of going about it. My theory is if the unpopular track is funky enough you can make it work. It has to be delivered tastefully. This is where the art of DJing can be applied. This is when DJing becomes fun for me. The challenge.
DC CLUBBING:
Does what happens in vegas really stay in vegas?
DAINJAZONE:
Haha. Depends on the degree of ones ambition to gather the empty pursuit of “props”.
The Attack of the Jort!
It’s hot, it’s sticky, what do you do, slap on a pair of jorts and cool those thighs off. In fact, just take a pair of scissors and have at those old jeans. Tear em right off your body with pride! But beware! Only a very small percentage of humans can get away with jorts of any kind.
What are jorts, you say?
Jorts are just jean shorts. Get it jeans+shorts=jorts? Though like most styles, jorts can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. Let’s go over the folks who were terribly misled by this style which can easily go horribly wrong and having you look better suited to married your sister than rock the trendiest DC nightclub or DC beach party.
Short Man Jorts
Men, boys, those with a male part, should never ever wear jean shorts, jorts, demin that is not a full length jean…NEVER EVER EVER, PERIOD. In fact men in any type of shorts is very questionable outside the beach scene. Here’s why- there is too much room for disaster. Go a little too crazy with those scissors and next thing you know a super ball falls out and you’re being locked up for indecent exposure. Here is the profile of a jort wearing male: teeth optional, mullet, tobacco chewing, moonshine induced liver failure…get the picture?
The Stuffed Sausage Jorts
Nothing looks worse than a person of any size squeezing into something 5 sizes too small for them. Let’s be honest, these jorts didn’t fit her since she was a toddler. Wanna rock a pair of jorts, fine, get a pair in that can cover your caboose. Denim is the least forgiving material, so make sure you don’t have to butter your ass to get into a pair. Hopefully she’s buying a nice moo moo for the tractor ride home.
Diaper Jorts
Basically it’s a denim diaper. I don’t know how or why the high waist short trend started, but it’s not a good one. You know who can get away with high waist shorts? A 75 lb runway model and NOBODY else. Then mixing the high waist trend with denim on a hot summer day just creates a palpable smell and raises the muffin top to blend with the boobs causing the alien like double boob bump. But hey if you want to sport a camel toe in a smelly denim diaper, just walk on the other side of the street.
Ghetto Jorts
What is the point of long jorts? Why bother wearing shorts at all, just stick to the full length jeans. Yeah you look really hard core, you know you are basically wearing capri pants (the summer version of the mom jean). These jorts are so long the ankles are the only part of the leg with any freedom. Not to mention that your boxers and whole ass are hanging out of your jorts. This look is definitely suited if you’re off to rob a liquor store or pee on your radiator.
Jort Swim Trunks
Denim at the beach? Really? Save it for the rodeo or daily wear. Imagine throwing a cup of sand down your jeans and pouring a bottle of water down your crotch, then rub. Try for a more breathable fabric that keeps your package free from the sand paper vs. denim show down on your junk.
If you can pull off any of these jort looks, then jort the hell outta some jorts, otherwise, save the denim for jeans and back away from the scissors!
Check out these fashion trailblazers!
Look Like Millions, Spend Only Hundreds
Rock a $1000 Dress Every Weekend
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz
“Ugh, I have absolutely nothing to wear.” says girl staring at a closet filled with options. “Everyone has seen all of these outfits. And that one’s a definite no ’cause I was just tagged in it. Too soon.”
We’ve all been there. We have an endless amount of clothing for every occasion, yet nothing at the same time.
Ever wish you could buy an outfit for one occasion and return it right after?
Wish you could just rent an outfit instead of paying those over-the-top prices?
What if we told you this is all possible? That your dream of rocking 4-figure dresses every weekend is a reality… This dream come true is called Rent the Runway, and it is genius.
Herve Leger dresses, so damn expensive, and for what? A bandage dress that hugs you in way too many places? But, ugh, they’re beautifully made and hug in all the right places. These dresses can cost thousands.
“I don’t need a dress for that price, especially if I am only wearing it once,” you sigh. “I guess I’ll just substitute this beautiful masterpiece of a dress with a lesser, tacky version from a cheap online site.”
STOP!!!
Rent the Runway offers designer dresses that cost thousands of dollars for the small price of $200! You get to rock the dress of your dreams, look smokin’ hot, not break the bank, and no one will know.
The long list of designers on this site is truly mind-blowing and will keep you with endless options of attire for any occasion. Browse dresses, shoes and accessories by Alice + Olivia, BCBG, Herve Leger, House of Harlow, Dolce and Gabanna, DANNIJO, Matthew Williamson, Vera Wang, and more!
It gets better!
Rent the Runway sends you a backup size for free! Feeling bloated? Order a size up, too. Feeling frisky? Order a size down to boot. The possibilities are endless, really.
Unleash your inner model, rock the on the runway looks right off the runway, and rent your way to inexpensive bliss. Look like a million bucks, but spend only hundreds.
Sneaker Con Washington DC – Sat 07.28.12
Buy, sell, trade fresh ass kicks!
After last year’s success, Sneaker Con returns to Washington DC to honor the home of foamposites, trainers, and everything 90’s. America’s greatest sneaker buy/sell/trade event, Sneaker Con is the only place you’ll find the rare, custom and fresh to death all in one room.
Whether it’s a pair of Marty McFlys, Fruity Pebbles, Limited Kobe’s or those brand Air Max limiteds, Sneaker Con is where the best kicks will be. No question.
Justin Bieber Swag Analysis – A Scientific Breakthrough
How to Make the Girls Scream
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz
Ever ask yourself, “Why can’t I be like Justin Bieber?” Maybe you haven’t, but you should! Kid’s got swag like nobody’s business. Resist as you may, following Bieber’s lead may just get you a one way ticket to the lady of your dreams.
Urban Dictionary calls swag “the way in which you carry yourself… made up of your overall confidence, style, and demeanor.” Bieber is comprised of many aspects that make up his perfect swagged out composition.
16% The Hair
He was infamous for the ‘skater boy’ hair til he chopped it off and sold it on Ebay. Now he rocks the ultimate swag shag ‘do. His messy hair is intentionally imperfect, and perfect is what it is.
19% Flawless Complexion
There is not one imperfection atop that beautiful face. Even girls envy his complexion.
24% Style
He knows how to rock a graphic tee and skinny jeans, something every man should strive for.
32% Confidence
Bieber is one of the most confident people around. Maybe cause he’s like the most important person in the world to females 8 – 20. Maybe it’s his 23M+ twitter followers. Whatever the reason, Bieber glows and rocks confidence from every crevice of his body.
9% The Crotch Grab
I ask you this simple question: what do you remember Michael Jackson for? His nose, yes, but wouldn’t you also immediately think of the crotch grab? This is crucial for any rising star.
(editor’s note – LOL)
How to embrace your inner Bieber
- To get his flawless complexion, try some face wash. It can be found for a very inexpensive price at your local drug store
- Buy some new clothes, preferably some fresh graphic tees.
- Go to your barber and say, “Hello, I’d like to get the Bieber today.” They’ll know what you mean.
(editors note – they’ll also make fun of you for the rest of your life… so go to a salon) - For the crotch grab, we suggest practicing in front of the mirror before bringing it into the public. A crotch grab gone bad could do serious damage to your social life.
- Lastly, but certainly not least, confidence. This is key. Don’t overdo it. No one likes a cocky kid. Be subtle, allow your swag to do the talking. Walk the walk and talk the talk, but don’t trip or stutter.
In conclusion, like him or not, Bieber’s got it goin’ on. If you chose to ignore our advice, then so be it. Good luck. But for those of you intelligent enough to try to embody the Bieber, go forth young swagster. You could be a gentleman, anything she wants, never let your swag go.
The Ugliest Swimwear Ever
The Summer’s Ugliest Swimwear
Summer is here and one the most heinous crimes you can commit is trolling DC’s summer pool parties or nearby beaches wearing an ugly bathing suit. Stuffing yourself in a too teeny weeny bikini, looking like a doily, accentuating your muffin top…
We’ve exposed the worst of the worst.
Size Matters
I’m not busting on the size of the person, there is nothing wrong with being big and beautiful or a skinny bitch, but make sure your suit fits your body.
Squeezing into a bikini that’s too small, no matter what size you are, gives some serious muffin top.
The tight elastic waistbands meant to keep your bottoms on while you hit the surf also increase that muffin top. Nothing is more vulgar than a top that covers less than a band aid. Look for retailers who sell the top and bottom separately.
Try Victoria’s Secret, J Crew, Pac Sun, Roxy, or even Target where you can buy a top in a small and a bottom in a large or vice versa based on your shape.
Cutouts
Try to remember this is not Sports Illustrated or a runway.
Giselle and the model brigade can work swimsuits with intricate cutouts that look like Edward Scissorhands had his way with a one piece. But these suits never look how they should on the everyday girl.
Not only are they complicated to get on; they leave you with awkward tan lines.
Whiteout
Unless you are planning on never getting in the water, white swim suits are always see through.
Forget the lining, it might keep the sand off your crotch, but you’ll have every teenage boy and creepy old man lurking at you as you leave the water.
If you are planning on staying on dry land, make sure you have some color before debuting your white suit.
White is flattering, but not if you can’t tell where the suit begins and the skin ends.
Bejeweled and Bedazzled and Be-GROSS
Anything with tassels or fringe makes you look like you’re sitting down to dinner with the Pilgrims.
Why all this adornment? Beads and fake bejeweled numbers won’t last through that first dip in the pool. Half of them will fall off before you can make it to the boardwalk.
Keep it simple or you’ll find yourself re-gluing fake crystals on your bandeau top instead of enjoying your summer vacation.
Metallic and Denim
Metallic suits make you look like a baked potato ready for the grill. They also attract harmful rays.
Unless you want to be a spud with cancer cells sprouting below, stick to basic swimwear.
Another fail is denim swimwear. Save the denim for the rodeo or everyday outerwear, it doesn’t belong at the beach.
Stiletto vs. Swimwear
You’ve all seen it at a pool party. In walks the girl with a face full of makeup a bikini and a pair of stiletto heals better suited for the club.
First of all, it’s dangerous. One slip and you just cracked your head. Not to mention made yourself look like an idiot.
Plus, it makes you look like a stripper. Stick to a nice pair of sandals or wedges.
Saggy/Old/Faded
Nothing’s more gross than seeing someone with a saggy bottom. It looks like a pound of sand is dragging your backside down.
Chlorine and the sun do major damage on the color, elasticity, and form of a swimsuit.
To prolong the life of your suit, wash it in cold water after each use. If you must, use a mild liquid detergent, but never put it in the washing machine. That will help keep your suit alive for a longer period of time, though your suit won’t last forever.
Know when to toss it and hit the stores for a new one.
Gentlemen, you are not exempt!
Speedos
Guys typically have it easy when it comes to swimwear, but there are some serious no nos.
Nobody except Michael Phelps should be wearing a Speedo. I don’t care what country you are from, it’s just gross.
It’s not ironic and it’s not funny. It’s a banana hammock and meant for competitive swimmers only.
Underwear
If you’re ghetto then you’re probably wearing a pair of boxers and basketball shorts.
You probably think you have some big junk down there that needs support, which is BS. Stop it!
Male bathing suits have lining, you don’t need to double team. If you do, make sure it’s not exposed; it makes you look like you just robbed a liquor store.
Length
Lastly, get an average length.
Super short bathing suit bottoms are gross not sexy. This isn’t a Mr. Universe competition.
Super long trunks look ridiculous, they look like you are wearing clam diggers.
A Woman’s Take on Guys Graphic Tees
No lady wants to be seen with a badly dressed guy
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz
Dressing well at the club is just as important for the dudes as it is for the ladies. I promise, I’m a lady myself. Chicks like a fresh dude who can pull off trends because let’s face it, if she looks too good, it’ll make you look bad.
Dressing nice eliminates one flaw and may distract from your many others.
Button downs are annoying and make you sweat. Try a tee! They’re easy, simple, and fresh.
The best part about being a dude, I would imagine, are:
- the little time it takes you to get ready
- you’re not worried about how your clothes hug your curves
- you don’t need to worry about showing off your ASSets
Unless of course you’re into that stuff, in which case may the skinny jean force be with you, I suppose.
Tips to Pulling Off a Graphic Tee
- Pair your tee with a nice pair of slim fitting jeans. We like to stay away from baggy farmer jeans since it’s 2012 and all.
- If you wear a light color on top try to pair it with a dark color on the bottom.
- Rocking a white graphic tee? Pair it with a pair of dark jeans. And vice versa.
- The one exception is the “dark on dark”. You can wear dark bottoms with a dark top. It’s simple and understated, exactly why the ladies always rock the LBD (little black dress) with black accessories.
- Do not try to reverse this and wear all white.
- Update your look with corduroys instead of jeans. They have the same fit, but add a little interest with the texture. Texture leads to swag. Swag leads to lady friends.
- For the nights when a t-shirt and jeans is too casual but you’d hate to leave your comfortable tee at home, fear not! Dress up your graphic tee with the help of a blazer or cardigan.These instantly add a dressy and cool component to any outfit. I mean, the blazer does derive from the suit, the dressiest and swaggiest outfit of all. And the cardigan just kills it.
Since graphic tees can say so much with so little, it is important to not over-complicate your outfit. Sometimes it’s important to let your gear speak for itself.
Singer22 has some dope graphic tees by Chaser.
Urban Outfitters has the ultimate selection of “cool guy” tees and tanks
Check out Vinny Chase and Axwell up top, rocking the Jacks & Jokers gear.
I believe every outfit yields a thousand judgements, just as a picture is worth a thousand words. So let every judgement about your outfit be one simple word: swag.
Above all else, your graphic tee says something about you: “I’m here, got mah beer and I don’t even have to try. #NaturalSwag”
An Owner’s Perspective on Nightlife Promotion
Nightclub Promotions: Now and Then
Panorama Productions owner Antonis Karagounis examines changing trends in DC nightlife promotions
We used to dance to Ace of Base, do the Macarena, and spice up our lives with everyone’s favorite girl group. Now it’s all about Avicii, “Call Me Maybe,” and LMFAO. In fashion, we’ve traded parachute pants and Jordans for skinny jeans and a resurgence of low-cut shoes.
More importantly, Washington, DC’s population has become younger and more educated. An influx of expendable income has caused significant growth in our city’s hospitality industry. New money has brought gentrification, cleaned up DC’s neighborhoods, and opened new bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels. DC is no longer just a “functional” city, but a “fun” city as well. Case and point, the weekly Glow parties (started in DC in 1999) were listed amongst the top 8 “Best U.S. Clubs” at Winter Music Conference in 2011 and 2012.
Perhaps the biggest change, however, is how we acquire information.
DC nightlife has always been a promoter-driven market.
The “scene” was once dominated by a select handful of event companies, including Panorama Productions, Masoud A Productions, Marc Barnes, Lindy Promo, Event Concepts, Buzzlife and Mad Power Unit. Of these, only Marc, Masoud, and Panorama are still relevant. The list of new clubs and bars, however, continues to grow.
This nightlife boom has ushered in a new mindset amongst workers and watered down what it once meant to be a “promoter.” How and why? Two reasons:
- Social media has destroyed the entry barrier to running a successful party or promotions company.
- Venues are opening without long-term business models or accurate assessments of consumer demand.
Social Media
The great equalizer? Not exactly.
Everyone and their grandmother has a Facebook page. If you have 1,000 friends and 200 Twitter followers then it’s easy to become a promoter, right?
This philosophy has saturated the market (and your news feed) with an overflow of pointless messages. Unless you’re a “real life” friend of this “promoter,” or actually like the DJ who’s performing, this information provides zero value to you. Simply put, Facebook has become a promoter’s playground.
Social media has basically eliminated the $5-10k start-up money promotions companies once needed for flyers, graphic designers, email lists and a website. Since there’s no longer an entry barrier, most of today’s promoters are “boom and bust.” They might bring a ton of people one night but fail to produce the next. This creates a high turnover rate and thus unpredictable and unreliable events.
10 years ago, a good promoter could bring 400 people to a single party. Today, most club owners are happy if a promoter can bring over 30. Now it usually takes 5-6 promotion groups to get a 400 capacity venue busy.
Ownership/Operations
Differentiate. And please, maintain control.
Far too many club owners have a skewed perception of how effective social media promotion really is. They’re placing the success and future of their venue(s) in the hands of amateurs looking for a quick buck. Kids with a lot of Facebook friends can walk into a venue and get any deal they want if an owner is desperate to pay next month’s rent. But these kids may leave the venue after a couple months. Then what? Without sustainable business models, these places often close down after just a few years.
New venues open and compete for the same crowd. DC is growing younger and deserves great entertainment, but the supply is outpacing the demand.
The list of nightclubs and bars keeps growing. There are outdoor parties, boat parties, pool parties, festivals, stadium concerts and more. Nightlife fans are overwhelmed!
While there will always be a new venue trying to capture a piece of the pie, most are failing to offer a different experience. Too many aspiring owners see another venue’s popularity and try to duplicate it. They’re borrowing (and stealing) the concept, design and even audience.
The best venues are the ones with resolute concepts that provide for a unique customer experience, not the ones who recycle. As the phrase goes, “often imitated but never duplicated!”
My Advice to Owners
As a nightclub, bar, or entertainment property owner, how can you resist letting Facebook all-stars run the show while still maximizing your bottom line? They key lies in your promoters.
KNOW YOUR PROMOTERS
A promoter’s crowd alters the concept of your space. Age, gender, sex, race, orientation, nationality, education, income – Understanding the demographic a promoter brings is critical to running a successful venue.
Telling promoters to “just bring people” without understanding who they bring generally doesn’t work unless your event is already well established.
SET EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR PROMOTERS
Explain to them what type of clientele you’re looking for.
An all-Latin event can work great on the weekend at Cuba Libre. It’s a Latin restaurant/lounge. Weekend events at Barcode, an American restaurant/bar/lounge, require a top 40 mix. Barcode is, however, capable of hosting Latin events on an off-night. The DJ must work in some top 40 with their Latin mix to accommodate everyone.
Bottom line: Don’t let promoters alter the concept of your place. Cut them slack on off-nights but maintain control.
DO NOT TAKE THE EASY WAY OUT
While giving a night to promoters is an easy way to boost revenue, it’s temporary and dangerous.
You’re allowing someone with no vested interest in your business to control the brand. Next thing you know, your promoters are leaving for a newer, trendier place; or one that pays better. And what do you have left?
NEVER LET PROMOTERS RUN YOUR OPERATIONS
DO NOT let promoters check IDs, hire security, run your table lists, book your DJs, etc. This is your business. You will inevitably lose your liquor license with operations in the hands of promoters.
At many ABC hearings, not surprisingly, I’ve heard owners justify their liquor law violations by blaming the promoters who ran the night.
Conclusion
Is promoting as we once knew it really dead? Not exactly. While remnants of old school tactics still exist, the times have certainly changed. There’s more clutter and a lot more amateurs out there. But the fundamental idea still exists: people want to have fun. They need a resource directing them to the best parties in town. As one of my dear friends, and in many ways a mentor likes to put it:
“The value of a promoter is not what he brings to your business, but what he takes away when he decides to leave.”
— Masoud A
I’ll leave you with this:
Social media is powerful when utilized correctly. Watch out for confident amateurs with lots of friends and zero track record. Before opening a new venue, make sure there’s actual consumer need in both your neighborhood and city. Evaluate whether your property will be a boom-bust craze or a sustainable business.
With so many choices and information thrown at today’s nightlife crowd, only organized parties with strong promotions will remain standing at the end of the day.
Electronic Age Gives Birth to Electronic Cigarettes
Smoke Screen Lifts in DC as Cigarette Alternative Gains Popularity
Ever since DC’s 2006 indoor smoking ban for bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other public places, some smokers have been Jones-ing for alternatives.
The birth of the E-Cigarette
With the ban of cigarettes in DC’s indoor public places, along came the bastard child of the cancer stick: the electronic cigarette. It’s designed to deliver the experience of smoking without the adverse health effects usually associated with tobacco smoke.
What?
An electrical device that simulates the act of tobacco smoking, bearing the physical sensation and appearance of inhaled tobacco smoke without its odor or health risks.
Hundreds of different flavor varieties are available. Some flavors resemble traditional cigarette types, such as regular tobacco and menthol, and some even claim to mimic specific cigarette brands, such as Marlboro or Camel. A wide variety of food flavors are also sold, from the traditional (vanilla, coffee, cola) to the more unusual (strawberry daiquiri, Boston cream pie).
How?
An estimated 2.5 million people are now inhaling nicotine through a battery-operated device that heats liquid to make vapor, taking the fire, tar, and many other cancer-causing chemicals found in cigarettes out of smoking.
Why?
At first glance, these fake puffers look a little ridiculous. Think “non-alcoholic beer.” Yet e-cigarettes have grown up since a disposable cigarette alternative with a weak battery began appearing in convenience stores a few years ago. The rechargeable, next-generation device is sold in tobacco stores and has been said to help some smokers quit nicotine, saving them thousands of dollars (and their lives).
Loopholes
Can’t give up the love of puffing? Some DC clubs and restaurants offer some ways to side-step the smoking ban… kind of.
Patio/Rooftop Bars
Places like Lima Lounge, Barcode, Ozio, Eden and Current DC allow smoking in their outdoor areas.
Hookah Bars
Hookahs have cropped up in several area spots like Barcode, Chi Cha Lounge, Gazuza, Queen’s Café & Hookah, and Soussi.
For a full list of DC Hookah bars check here!
Cigar Bars
Wanna look like a ganster? Try a cigar at Lima Lounge’s patio, Ozio, Shelly’s Back Room, Fur Nightclub, Havana’s Man Cave Cigar Club, or Old Glory.
