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The Spinoff
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
Listen: The Fury of the Small begins to grow…
In the second episode of The Spinoff's brand new tabletop series, our goblins unite in their grief and take in the ruination of their home. Fury of the Small blends radio drama, improv comedy and tabletop roleplaying into a unique audio experience. In our story, four stalwart heroes delve into a goblin den seeking fame and fortune. Months later, four avenging goblins step into the human world seeking retribution. All that follows is decided by the roll of the dice! In episode two, the goblins unite as a party. But there's no time for grief. They must find themselves a new home, and it's a dangerous world out there for a little goblin. Everyone has lost something precious, from Sly the outcast, to Scritches the elder, to orphaned brothers Skree and Smiggly. They are bound by grief, hardship and a bare glimmer of hope. From the aether, a mysterious ally appears to be watching over the youngest goblin, Skree. But even this ephemeral force cannot keep away the cold of winter. When the first frost comes, a traditional meeting of goblinoid clans is held. Jaggedjaw has lost all the goods it had to sell and trade, so our goblins will need to head to the human village to keep their newfound family alive. Fury of the Small is a limited series Dungeons & Dragons podcast produced by The Wild Magic Tavern, in partnership with The Spinoff. It stars Brynley Stent, Arlo Gibson, Ella Hope-Higgginson, Tom Eason and Paddy Carroll with sound design by Te Aihe Butler.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
5 Exciting New Black-Owned Restaurants Bringing Flavor To The Capital
Washington, D.C.'s Black-owned restaurants are essential to the city's identity. With mainstays like Ben's Chili Bowl and Georgia Brown's, these establishments offer more than just exceptional food—they're hubs of community, creativity and resilience. The city's latest wave of Black-owned dining spots continues this legacy with fresh energy and creative menu offerings. Here are five of the city's top new Black-owned restaurants, where guests can experience the taste and spirit of D.C. Sly marks the highly anticipated Washington, D.C., debut of renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. This sophisticated rooftop bar, located atop The Morrow Hotel in D.C.'s lively NoMa district, offers sweeping 360-degree views of the city skyline. Its interior blends rich jewel tones, contemporary furnishings and vivid artwork that pays tribute to the city's dynamic culture and music scene. A clever nod to the neighborhood, the 'L' in Sly's logo is designed to echo NoMa's iconic water tower, which guests can spot from the rooftop lounge. Samuelsson and executive chef Anthony Jones deliver a menu of globally inspired small plates and handcrafted cocktails. Signature offerings include the crispy crab cake with kohlrabi-apple slaw, doro wat empanadas, yellowfin tuna tostadas and the Sly Chicken Sandwich, which consists of a D.C.-favorite, mambo sauce. Another highlight of the restaurant is its imaginative cocktail menu, featuring signature sips like the Electric Sly, Red Line Remedy and a zesty lemon and golden spritz infused with tej honey wine. Drawing inspiration from the glamorous dining scenes of Mykonos, Dubai, and Saint-Tropez, Gaia Supperclub brings a distinctive nightlife-meets-dining concept to Washington, D.C. The venue marries high-end global cuisine with high-energy performances and a moody, lounge-like atmosphere featuring dark architectural elements contrasted by plush, neutral-toned furnishings and luxurious textures. The concept is the brainchild of four influential industry figures: international hospitality expert Mele Melton, nightlife visionaries Wayne Johnson and Tony Perry and technology executive and investor Johannes Dzidzienyo. In the kitchen, award-winning chef Sammy Davis—celebrated for his soulful southern cooking—ventures into bold, new territory. At Gaia, he blends Mediterranean and Latin influences to create inventive dishes such as deep-fried hummus, gold-dusted chicken nuggets with crème fraîche and caviar and a showstopping 2.5-pound tomahawk ribeye accompanied by truffle butter, chimichurri and tiger sauce. Chef Eric Adjepong, who has appeared on Food Network and Bravo's Top Chef, brings a fresh and thoughtful approach to West African cuisine with Elmina Restaurant. The three-story restaurant, which opened in February in D.C.'s vibrant U Street Corridor, is named after the site of the first European slave port in sub-Saharan Africa. The restaurant offers a contemporary four-course tasting menu that reimagines traditional West African flavors through elevated dishes such as fufu with braised goat in peanut soup, jollof rice with duck and mango pavlova. In addition to its tasting menu, Elmina pays homage to Ghanaian street food with a 'chop bar' menu featuring classics like chofi (fried turkey tail) with shito sauce and kelewele (spiced fried plantains). Elmina's design incorporates five distinct dining rooms subtly themed around key Ghanaian exports—cotton, tobacco, timber, sugarcane and indigo. The Indigo Room envelops guests in rich blue tones, referencing the Atlantic Ocean, while the wood-accented washrooms and staff areas on the lower level are a nod to the timber once used in transatlantic trade ships. Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country's fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana's legacy as a major source of gold. Chef, author and YouTube sensation Matt Price recently opened an exciting new addition to D.C.'s dining scene with Fraîche. Located in a beautifully restored historic theater in Columbia Heights, the 110-seat restaurant offers a refined take on comfort food, drawing inspiration from French, Cajun, South American and Caribbean cuisines. Popular items include the sticky ribs, bayou gumbo, mambo fried snapper and creative cocktails like the Creole Coco and the Fraîche Old Fash. The restaurant's ambiance strikes the right balance between vintage and modern aesthetics. Original architectural details from the theater—like exposed brick, ornate molding, and high, arched ceilings—have been carefully preserved and complemented with sleek, contemporary furnishings and warm ambient lighting. The open kitchen concept and plush banquettes invite guests to linger while curated jazz and soul playlists add to its upscale vibe. James Beard Award–winning chef Kwame Onwuachi makes a triumphant return to Washington, D.C., with Dōgon, his latest culinary venture celebrating Afro-Caribbean flavors and West African heritage. Located inside the Salamander Washington, D.C. hotel, this 200-seat dining destination honors legendary mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker and the ancestral roots of Mali's Dōgon tribe. The design features striking geometric elements, such as gold chain curtains referencing the surveying tools used by Banneker to map Washington, D.C., while mirrored glass walls and star-inspired ceiling lights enhance the restaurant's celestial atmosphere. At Dōgon, Onwuachi partners once again with Salamander Collection founder Sheila Johnson and Chef de Cuisine Martel Stone to present a globally inspired gourmet menu. Notable dishes include Ethiopian-spiced chicken and rice, Trinidadian curried branzino and a robust fermentation program that underscores the restaurant's commitment to sustainability. The cocktail menu, curated by award-winning mixologist Derek Brown, highlights Black-owned spirits and includes a thoughtful selection of zero-proof options.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson On The Genius Of Sly Stone And Rock Star's Precipitous Fall
The great rock-funk-soul band Sly and the Family Stone didn't just make hits in the 1960s and '70s, they made 'culture-changing hits,' in the words of no less a figure than record mogul Clive Davis. Hits like 'Everyday People,' 'Stand!', 'Dance to the Music,' 'Family Affair' and 'If You Want Me to Stay.' But if the group released so many incredible songs, why do we remember them now mostly for the personal troubles of bandleader, composer and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone? That question underpins the Emmy-contending documentary Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), directed by Oscar winner Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson. More from Deadline 'Sly Lives!' Filmmakers Questlove And Joseph Patel On Sly Stone's Genius And That Revealing Encounter With Maria Shriver – Contenders TV: Documentary, Unscripted & Variety 'Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden Of Black Genius)' Review: Questlove's Passionate Doc Pays Long Overdue Homage To The Black Elvis – Sundance Film Festival 'Good American Family' Scores Third Biggest Finale Audience To Date For A Hulu Original Questlove joins the latest edition of Deadline's Doc Talk podcast to share his observations on what made Sly Stone great and what impelled him to tumble from the mountaintop of rock stardom. It's got much to do with crushing expectations placed on Black genius (hence his film's subtitle). Sly's still alive – he turned 82 last month – but Questlove says in some respects the musician belongs in the '27 club' – rock stars like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse who died at that young age. Such is the precipitous fall and virtual disappearance of Stone from the music scene. Questlove gets personal in our conversation, speaking about his own journey in life and music (including an early, awkward encounter with Prince), and that infamous moment at the Oscars when Will Smith struck presenter Chris Rock – the 'slap' coming just before Rock announced Questlove's documentary Summer of Soul as the winner of the Academy Award. The filmmaker-drummer-Roots band member says some deep introspective work helped him avoid the trope of self-sabotage that perhaps did in Sly Stone. In the episode, you'll also hear how Sly and the Family Stone came on the scene 'wearing wigs and fuzzy boots, like [something out of] Star Wars' and how an interview Sly did with a young Maria Shriver, then a 22-year-old journalist, became key to the documentary. That's on the new episode of Doc Talk, hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Matt Carey, Deadline's documentary editor. The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley's Nō Studios. Listen to the episode above or on major podcast platforms including Spotify, iHeart and Apple. Best of Deadline The Best 7 New Movies On Netflix In May 2025 From 'Past Lives' To 'The Wild Robot' Everything We Know About The 'We Were Liars' Show So Far Everything We Know About Celine Song's 'Materialists' So Far
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emily Ratajkowski Poses Naked in NSFW Throwback Mother's Day Photos
Emily Ratajkowski rang in Mother's Day on May 11 by sharing several NSFW photos from when she was pregnant. The model posed topless and naked in a bathtub in several throwback photos. Ratajkowski gave birth to her son Sylvester Apollo Bear (nicknamed Sly) in March Ratajkowski is taking a look back at her journey to motherhood, from pregnancy to her present-day mom era. On May 11, Ratajkowski—who gave birth to her son Sylvester Apollo Bear in March 2021—rang in Mother's Day by stripping down and baring her baby pump in a carousel of naked photos. 'Happy mother's day :),' the My Body author captioned her Instagram carousel, which began with a NSFW photo of the then–pregnant star lying topless in a bed. With her baby bump prominently displayed above the waistband of her low-rise gray sweatpants, Ratajkowski could be seen gazing at the camera while covering her chest with her hands. Alongside photos with her son Sly, whom she shares with ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard, Ratajkowski also shared a topless photo of her only wearing a g-string as she showed off her pregnant figure in a mirror selfie. In the throwback photo, the Gone Girl actor could be seen covering her bare chest with one hand as she posed in front of a bathtub. It's no secret that Ratajkowski is partial to a NSFW bathtub selfie, as she previously shared an artsy image of her posing nude in the reflection of a glass shower divider last October. And she ensured her baby bump was front and center as she shared several other naked photos taken from her bath, including one zoomed into her stomach while she relaxed in the water. In another image, she could be seen posing nude in the bathtub with her hair down and her hands over her chest as she looked at the camera. In addition to sharing behind-the-scenes snaps from her pregnancy, Ratajkowski also gave fans a glimpse at her life with her mini me. The model could be seen enjoying a dinner, taking a nap, and exploring a museum with her son in the Mother's Day photo dump. Ratajkowski, who last shared a photo of her son Sly celebrating their appearance in The New Yorker, proved her son is already following in her sartorial footsteps as she sat front row with him at Paris Fashion Week last September. Making a stylish appearance at the Loewe Spring-Summer 2025 show, Ratajkowski styled Sly in an oversized light gray T-shirt, maroon pants, and matching boots. Read the original article on InStyle
Axios
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
4 new D.C. rooftop bars to kick off summer vibes
Seize the day drink — it's peak outdoor imbibing season before summer humidity sets in, and we can't wait to check out these new rooftops. Sly (Union Market District) Famed Red Rooster chef Marcus Samuelsson's first foray into the District is this breezy rooftop atop the Morrow Hotel, where you can sip a rum-raspberry cocktail and snack on doro wat empanadas that nod to his Ethiopian roots. Prices aren't sky-high compared to some rooftops, especially a weekday happy hour (Mon-Fri, 2-4pm) with $2 oysters and $11 bubbles. Later this spring, Samuelsson and chef Anthony Jones — a Maryland native with Food Network cred — will open a seafood-centric brasserie in the hotel, followed by an 11th-floor cocktail lounge. Good Fortune (Old Town) This rare rooftop bar in Alexandria just reopened for its second season atop Alexandria's new Hotel Heron with some fun offerings like group-friendly punches and boozy slushees. Plus: Check out their new summer concert series lineup. Ciel Capitol Hill A new offshoot of scene-y Ciel in Mt. Vernon Triangle, this new rooftop at the Marriott Capitol Hill goes all-in on views — plus new offerings like DJ brunch parties, crushable cocktails and live jazz. La'Shukran (Union Market)
