Thai Station Twitter/X Food Review

Drunken Noodles at Thai Station

Bait and Switch

There's an old joke that ends in, "Beige, I think I'll paint the ceiling beige." It has something to do with dull and uninspiring, the same thoughts I had while eating takeaway from Thai Station (incorrectly advertised as @SalaThai_DC on @wonder!) last night. The latter would be ashamed to be associated with anything this bland, so let's reiterate... this was Thai Station in Brentwood. Station's Chicken Wings (an apparent deal at $8.95) turned out to be only four unflavored wings, screaming for (any kind of) sauce. D As for the aforementioned beige, look no further than a large portion of Drunken Noodles that had zero heat (asked for medium spicy, received bland instead) for $16.95. The price was right, but I expected more than two measly strips of red pepper and half a cherry tomato, surrounded by beige (and opaque beige) chunks of dry chicken and (stuck-together) noodles. I can live with a lack of color, but no heat is unforgivable.) D (At least the noodles are a very generous portion.) Next time, I'll double check that the restaurant I'm ordering from, matches where it actually comes from (Wonder gets an F for that.)

Grade: D

Mutiny Twitter/X Movie Review

Jason Statham stars in Mutiny

A Man of Action

IMDb Plot: After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime -- leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy. Directed by Jean-François Richet.

The End of Oak Street Twitter/X Movie Review

Ewan McGregor & Anne Hathaway (r) stars in The End of Oak Street

(Life) in the Past Lane

IMDb Plot: The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown. Directed by David Robert Mitchell.

The Well Dressed Burrito Twitter/X Food Review

Steak Chimichurri at The Well Dressed Burrito

40 years. That’s how long @welldressed has been around. They’re (relatively) hidden in an alley near 19th & M, and my 1st visit arrived via (@wonder) delivery; but aside from the worst chips & salsa in the DMV, I actually enjoyed my dinner a lot. The tortilla chips were bitter/stale, and my salsa closer resembled a poor-man’s salad instead of pico de gallo. Lettuce? No thank you. Only $1.99 & $1/29 (not so) respectively, but still an F. The grilled steak (5 generous, well-seasoned strips) were delicious, even better with a zesty Chimichurri &  Brazilian Garlic-Herb Sauce duo B+ atop a dozen or so steak fries B. I still haven’t tried a trademark burrito 🌯 yet, but I’m now looking forward to it.

Grade: B (even with the chips & salsa.)

One Night Only Twitter/X Movie Review

Callum Turner & Monica Barbaro (r) star in One Night Only

Making It Happen

IMDb Plot: Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Directed by Will Gluck.

The Odyssey Twitter/X Movie Review

Matt Damon & Zendaya (r) star in The Odyssey

The Peregrination

IMDb Plot: After the Trojan War, Odysseus (Matt Damon) faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

Wheelhouse Twitter/X Food Review

The Jib with French Fries at Wheelhouse

In Our Wheelhouse

Dinner at the new Wheelhouse, just south of Chevy Chase Circle. Packed on a Tuesday night (2 deep at the bar, 25 minute wait for a table) Loud but still a nice energy. Great young staff. Friendly & attentive. $9 Hush Puppies with a tasty apricot butter (bits included) crunchy outside, creamy inside with jalapeños to boot. Generously sized B $28 Jib is a French Dip with almost rare prime rib & horseradish cream tucked inside a French baguette. Au jus on the side with really good, dirty shoestring fries B Not too pricey, and definitely the 🆕 hotspot in Chevy Chase.

Grade: B (good food, better service.)

bhc Chicken Twitter/X Food Review

5PC (Spicy) Wings combo at bhc Chicken

Korean fried chicken is easier to find than ever, so good doesn’t necessarily cut it anymore. @bhc_official__ recently opened in Ballston & our 1st visit took an extra 15 minutes to start 😠 Once in hand however, positivity took over, 5 stellar wings… big, crunchy, hot 🥵 & loaded with high quality meat. B+ Matcho-King sauce for dipping is little more than a runny soy sauce C- Fries were crispy, hot & super clean (A+ on the oil test) B+ Small soda cups & the aforementioned surprise wait = disappointing. $17.22 for a combo is probably 3 bucks too much, but everyone’s gouging nowadays, right? Crowded for a Saturday late afternoon, so clearly others like it.

Grade: B- (One & done)

Nats Snag DMV Native Hacopian (Texas A&M 2B) with No. 11 Overall Pick

Washington Nationals draftee Chris Hacopian

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Nats Snag DMV Native Hacopian (Texas A&M 2B) with No. 11 Overall Pick

Chris Hacopian has been to Nationals Park many times. Growing up in Potomac, Md., and attending Winston Churchill High School, Nationals baseball was in his backyard. The 21-year-old admired Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and, inspired by a heroic World Series run, idolized Howie Kendrick.

Nationals' Griffin Joining Wood, Abrams at All-Star Game

Washington Nationals (All-Star) pitcher Foster Griffin

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Nationals' Griffin Joining Wood, Abrams at All-Star Game

Foster Griffin’s comeback season continued with him being named to the 2026 All-Star Game. The 30-year-old southpaw has excelled in his return to the Major Leagues after pitching the past three seasons in Japan. Griffin is 10-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 19 starts across 110 1/3 innings.

Wizards Sign Trae Young

Trae Young re-signed with the Washington Wizards

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Wizards Sign Trae Young

The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed guard Trae Young.

Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton returns to the Wizards

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Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton

The Washington Wizards announced today they have acquired forward Khris Middleton from the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade agreement that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a larger six-team deal.