Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:21:42 -0500 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:21:42 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Cupids-Undie-Run-137686318.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:01 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/11-5-11-undyrun-4_722.jpg
Cupid's Undie Run returns Saturday.

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Science can lead to cool things.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Fords-Theatre-Center-Celebrates-Grand-Opening-138923174.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:10:56 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/184*120/021209+Ford%27s+Theatre+3.jpg
The Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership will celebrate grand opening in Northwest Washington.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Things-to-do-2-6--2-10.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:19 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/837514851.jpg
Food & Wine Fest, Crystal Couture, District Karaoke. Get going already!

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Valentine-Tricks-of-the-Trade/139054669 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14:26 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Heart+Shaped+Cinnamon+Rolls.jpg
Chef Mallory Staley of 1789 Restaurant shows us how to make sweet treats for Valentines Day. To get all of the recipes, click here.

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Chef Mallory Staley from 1789 Restaurant gives us sweet treats to make at home for Valentine's Day.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/fashion/Michael-Kors_-Fashion-Week-Is-Like-The-Super-Bowl/139031469 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:37:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/michaelkorsfashionweekrunway_722x406_2194616967.jpg
As he prepares for New York's latest fashion week (Feb. 9-16), designer Michael Kors says fashion is not for the weak.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/fashion/red-dress-collection-fashion-show.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:37:19 -0500 Heart Truth awareness campaign.]]> http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/138541433-11.jpg Heart Truth awareness campaign.]]>
Actors, musicians, models and moms walked the runway in their very best red to kick off Fashion Week and draw attention to women's heart health.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/fashion/NATIONAL-Primer-A-Field-Guide-to-Fashion-Weeks-Characters-138956744.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:13:08 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/edt-138518487.jpg
Twice a year, Fashion Week turns the New York city into an all-out style spectacle. Here's a guide to the cast of characters.

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Find a week's worth of runway shows and trunk sales in Arlington.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Obama-Checks-Out-Fancy-Science-Projects-138879669.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:06:34 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/177*120/138490089.jpg
Obama hung out with the smart kids and toured projects during the White House Science Fair on Tuesday.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/real-estate/Opponents-Plan-to-Challenge-Waterfront-Plan-138889919.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:37:44 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/alexandria_waterfront.jpg
Opponents of the plan to redevelop the Alexandria waterfront say they will challenge it in court.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Are-You-a-Teddy-or-a-George-115119439.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:10:29 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/118863679.jpg
The Nats are holding tryouts for the Racing Presidents.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=09b52620b6dcd774e0f457ad64920f06&p=4 09b52620b6dcd774e0f457ad64920f06 ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:10:29 -0500 http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Oakland-Winterfest-138808404.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:15 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_2711045.jpg
Winterfest in western Maryland offers ice bowling, snowmobile racing, an ice slide and more.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Unum-Opens-in-Georgetown-138785169.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:41 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Unum+Photo-Katie+Stoops.jpg
The exec chef says it's all about American style with a global influence.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-Valentines-Day/138680689 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:34:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5218816_f5psietsemavalentinepkg_722x406_2192819621.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema with two very different Valentine's Day dinner ideas: one fancy, one casual.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/V-Day-Dining-Our-Top-Picks--138484744.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:53:23 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_41244811.jpg
Make your reservations while you still can!

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The International Wine & Food Festival returns to the Reagan building.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Looking-for-Love?-Crack-Open-Some-Oysters/138668154 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:58:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5219569_AphrodisiacOystersPKGFINAL_722x406_2192778404.jpg
If you're looking for love, you may want to take a trip to the beach and start fishing for oysters. Jennifer Doren decided to crack up the truth behind their love-making powers.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/fashion/Fairfax-Teen-Wins-Nationwide-Design-Contest/138685149 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:28:43 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/teenscholarshipdresssurprisepkg_722x406_2192837902.jpg
A WT Woodson High School senior's prom dress design beat out thousands of others around the country and earned her a $25,000 scholarship.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Zoo-Animals-Looking-for-Love-and-Its-Kinda-Gross-138565819.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:21 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_5343025.jpg
We've finally found something grosser than that couple making out in front of Jumbo Slice at 2 a.m.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/fashion/Jason-Wu-for-Target-138645994.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:07 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/181*120/975827121.jpg
Ready for the line? Local Targets open at 8 a.m.

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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf serves the one percent... of Arabica coffee beans.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Super-Bowl-Finger-Food-Recipes/138581374 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/CRENSHAWSUPERBOWLFINGERFOODPKG_722x406_2192397551.jpg
Liz Crenshaw and Chef Russel Cunningham from Mad Fox Brewing Company show us "winning" Super Bowl recipes that are easy to make at home. For a complete list of recipes and instructions, visit Mad Fox Brewing Company's website.

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While the nation’s eyes were turned toward a ground hog on Gobbler’s Knob in the hills of Central Pennsylvania, another rodent was doing some prognosticating in Dupont Circle.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Black-_-Orange_-Burger-Science-at-Its-Best/138498819 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:10:07 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/blackorange_722x406_2192057414.jpg
A physicist-turned-chef shares his philosophy on adding international flavors to the quintessential American food at Black & Orange, which opened its second location Jan. 31.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Most-Romantic-138495464.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:04:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/181*120/CR35-1.jpg
Just in time for you to eat tiny posh food for Valentine's Day!

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Punxsy-Phil-Predicts-the-Weather-138426564.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:46 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/197*120/108730379.jpg
Our favorite weather-predicting groundhog is celebrating the 126th Annual Groundhog Celebration in Punxsutawney.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Mortons-Skinny-Cocktail/138492004 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:10:35 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/skinnymortons_722x406_2192043599.jpg
Get a lesson on mixing a waistline-friendly adult beverage.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Pound-on-t-138224929.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:40:09 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/161*120/PoundTheHill.JPG
Pound the Hill goes restaurant/wine bar after 5 p.m. now.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/News4-Morning-Crew-Pops-Up-on-Today-Show/138479444 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:37:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/todayshow_722x406_2192011349.jpg
Al Roker's in Washington this morning, and he shared his pics of Joe, Eun and the team on-air.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Things-to-do-Jan-30-Feb-3.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:24:24 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/130736495.jpg
Meat Week, Live 'N' Tronic at U Street Music Hall, Demetri Martin. Get going already!

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Freezin-for-Reason-Reston-Virginia.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:23:28 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/107841846.jpg
Take a (really, really cold) dip in Reston to help send sick kids to camp.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Guns-N-Roses-Headed-to-the-Fillmore--138329464.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:50 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/173*120/136291452.jpg
Welcome to the jungle. Or the Fillmore.

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The president checked out some hot wheels at the Convention Center Tuesday.

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Tens of thousands converged to watch the dragon dancers, lantern girls, high school bands and kung fu demos -- plus the giant firecracker finale.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Sports-Stars-and-Military-Icons-at-Washington-Auto-Show-137892128.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/135429495.jpg
Check out the lineup for this year's Washington Auto Show.

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Folks from the different "barbecue religions" gather to worship.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Whats-Going-on-Now?/138440609 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:02:04 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5196294_T5PGONZALEZJOHNLEGENDPKG_722x406_2191848134.jpg
John Legend surprised some Duke Ellington School of the Arts students Tuesday to help them honor Marvin Gaye.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bethesda-Chevy-Chase-Restaurant-Week-Kicks-Off-137885518.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:17 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/181*120/shutterstock_17736499.jpg
Discounted eats hail from the north through Feb. 5/

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Things-to-Do-2-3-2-5.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:03 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/181*120/shutterstock_67563295.jpg
Super Bowl specials, Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale. Get going already!

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