Having the opportunity to live in Washington, DC has a lot of added benefits aside from the work experience at Double R. DC is home to a wide range of culture through art, food, and history. On weekends, I have made sure to expose myself to these elements as much as I can. Here are a few gems that I have found so far.
Food:
The best food in DC doesn’t come from traditional restaurants; it comes from the small, hole-in-the-wall places. Right across the street from the building I live in, is a tiny Indian place called Indigo. Already being obsessed with Indian food, I was very eager to try their food. The lamb curry certainly did not disappoint. The explosion of flavors was definitely something to write home about. Indigo is now my favorite place to eat in DC. It is also pretty affordable (around $20) for when you want to treat yourself. Food is an art and a perfect representation of the culture in DC.
Art:
Recently, I visited the Hirshorn art museum at the Smithsonian. This is a more modern, experimental art museum that is filled with amazing pieces to look at. There are three exhibits including unique paintings, sculptures and an interactive exhibit. The interactive exhibit was focused on the human heartbeat and pulse. In one section, guests can put their hands around metal bars which would then read their pulse. The beautiful lights on the ceiling would blink to the beat of the person’s pulse while speakers around the exhibit played loud, heartbeat sound effects. It was truly a captivating experience.
History:
The Smithsonian provides some of the best museums in the country to visit and for no charge at all. Anyone visiting DC should not take this for granted. So far, I’ve attended the Museum of Natural History, the National Portrait Gallery where I saw the famous portrait of President Obama, and the Newseum. The Newseum is not part of the Smithsonian so there is an entrance fee but as communications major, it was definitely worth the visit. The museum is based around the news and its relationship with the topics and people being covered. The exhibits are fascinating and constantly updated so you can see where our media has come from and where it is today. The most impactful exhibit was on 9/11. It highlighted the heroic reporters and photographers who risked and even lost their lives to provide the American people with information on this devastating day. Unfortunately the museum is closing due to the building being sold, so I am happy I could experience this while it is still open. I highly recommend seeing this museum before it is too late!
– Nicholas Musitano
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