Hot air balloons hover over the horizon on Sunday, March 25.
Which photo is your favorite?
Wordless Wednesday: Boonslick Chordbusters
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Members of the a cappella group Boonslick Chordbusters give an impromtu performance at Shakepeare’s on Saturday, December 10.
CoMo Food: Not to miss dishes, Kampai Alley edition
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The sushi experience has been new to me in the last few years but when Kampai Alley opened it’s doors a year or so ago I was in love. This tucked away gem is located in Alley A off of 9th street in CoMo.
The atmosphere is hip and contemporary and the fare is fantastic! I especially love their steamed edamame as a starter. The rainbow roll made with avocado, crab meat, cucumber, topped with tuna, yellow tail, salmon, sea bass, smelt roe is not to be missed as well as the CoMo which is a house specialty.
I would be remiss not to mention one of their unbelievable cocktails…although I can’t recall the name of it 
The ingredients were sake, lime juice and cranberry juice in a martini glass. I couldn’t find cocktails listed on their website, but I may be over looking it. You must ask for it! Refreshing!
The ingredients were sake, lime juice and cranberry juice in a martini glass. I couldn’t find cocktails listed on their website, but I may be over looking it. You must ask for it! Refreshing!With the holiday’s upon us sometimes you need a lighter bite, and Kampai is perfect for lunch or dinner, a healthy snack or much needed cocktail while you’re shopping in the District!
CoMo Weekend: 11/4-6
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Another long work week, another weekend. Here’s where you can be sure to find the Collective hanging out this weekend.
Friday, November 4
- Neil Hamburger at Mojo’s; doors open at 8:00 (tickets $10) – Do you like comedy? Then, this might not be the gig for you. Hamburger brings his own comedic style to Mojo’s this Friday evening. Be prepared to groan, wince, and maybe even laugh now and again. Take a look (NSFW)…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnoj-3mIlVw
- The District Holiday Shop Hop, 5-8 PM, downtown (free) – It’s that time of year again when we preempt the holiday season with an evening of shopping at our favorite local retailers. Downtown will be festive and Vox Talk has a list of those shops with special deals all evening.
Saturday, November 5
- Yards & Gods Third Annual Fall Ball at East Side Tavern – Ben Chlapek will have the full details in an upcoming preview.
- Someone Still Loves you Boris Yeltsin at Mojo’s 8:30 ($7) – Our regular visitors from Springfield return, supporting their latest Polyvinyl release, Tape Club. A taste:
Sunday, November 6
- Daylight Savings – Remember to “fall back” this Sunday and set your clocks back one hour. We should all celebrate an extra hour of sleep by staying out an hour later on Saturday!
- Brunch at 44 Stone – The latest to join the brunch party in CoMo is calling your name. Just imagine copious amounts of British-style breakfast treats and that greatest of all hangover cures (your morning beer) to get you through the weekend!
All Weekend
- Being Elmo: A Pupeteer’s Journey – This doc covers the story of the puppeteer of one of Sesame Street’s most popular characters of the last two decades. It opens Friday at 5:30 and 7:30 and runs throughout the weekend.
What else is going on this weekend, CoMo? Let us know what you’re doing in the comments.
CoMo Food: Not To Miss Dishes, Uprise Bakery Edition
August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
warm, gooey deliciousness
The Ham and *Fontina cheese Croissant is a classic breakfast or lunch offering from fast food chains who will remain nameless to classic corporate box lunches, this item aims to please, and usually it’s a safe bet. That being said, the name of this column is “NOT to miss dishes”…which takes us to Uprise Bakery located in the heart of the District. You may have sauntered into Rag Tag to see a movie and noticed that Uprise shares the space of this location. It also shares a passion for creating a quality experience.
What makes this dish so delicious is the perfect cheese to croissant ratio. They wrap cheese inside a slice of Patchwork Farms ham and seal in the goodness with a TRUE European style croissant. These taste treats are made daily in house and served WARM! If you love croissants this is the real deal! Authentic, nothing frozen, or pre-baked from the factory, no this is flaky buttery goodness with a crisp bottom and soft center. Uprise also offers a scrambled egg, roasted red pepper with cheese version of this same warm croissant. If you are a croissant purist, this is the only place in CoMo I’ve found that can match their quality-sample their plain and chocolate versions. of course Uprise offers many other tasty options, but this is sure to leave a lasting impression and keep you going back for more!
*please note in my original post I listed Swiss cheese-which is what the server told me the morning I had this, since then someone commented that it was cheddar. I contacted Uprise, they assure me that it’s Fontina. Regardless, it’s delicious!
Wordless Wednesday : CoMo’s first snow of the season!
The following people, places and things were photographed yesterday around The District and The Village of Cherry Hill during Columbia’s first snowfall of the winter season.
