Biking in DC just became easier with SmartBikes

Leave your walking shoes at home and instead pack your biking helmet. For only $40 a year, you can now bike around DC on a SmartBike. The bike stands are located throughout DC (Logan Circle, Dupont, Shaw, Foggy Bottom, Downtown, etc.) and will undoubtedly expand as more people discover the service.

Renting bikes is very popular in Europe. Tourists can bike down the Champs-Elysees in record time or students can sleep in and still make it to class on time. Hopefully this will provide an alternative for tourists in DC, finally putting an end to the segway tours and help people take off a few inches in the process.

Eating Meatless in the District

After moving from NYC to DC I thought it would be much harder to be a vegetarian. Recently I discovered two places you have to check out if you are vegetarian or veggie friendly:

Java Green is on 19 between K and L streets and serves chicken and beef but check the menu closely because you’ll only find soy flavored meats. I recommend the spicy chicken rice bowl.

Nirvana is on the south side of K between 18 and 19. Go for lunch to enjoy a buffet of all veggie dishes from South India.

Let me know if you have other suggestions. If you have non veggie fans with you I’d suggest Thai or Ethiopian. Keep an eye out for my next post featuring veggie recipes for your crock.