The Crucible Flimflam on a Double-Throuple Date Night…read more So we met up with a dope ass Throuple at BAMM's Karaoke night last Thursday. All six of us caught a vibe but it was a vanilla event so the plan was to go on a double-throuple date Friday night. Not sure who picked it but we decided to meet up at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure it was the first time for all of us so we were excited to try a new place together. According to the event's fine print, the educational talks and demos were scheduled first but then "The Exploratorium" would be open after 11 p.m. I remember specifically reading, "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Well like I said, we had already caught the vibe the night before so we were ready to ride the wave the next night. We arrived at 11:15, dressed to impress and ready to party. The six of us stood in front lobby for a while. Apparently, no alcohol is allowed on the premises so the men had to run the drinks back to the car. I should have been paying attention to the faces of the people exiting or even the fact that folks were leaving soon after arriving. I guess I was so full of anticipation about the good time that I didn't notice. Well after we finally checked in, we were free to walk to the back. There are lockers and a changing area to the left. The restrooms are co-ed. The main hall opens into a large room with a bar and stage. There are several stations scattered about the room. A couple Saint Andrew's crosses, a horse, a canopy bed, a few overhead hooks, etc. To the right, there is a large open "theater" area. I think there were couches in there. And finally in the back left corner, there is a room with a swing and a couple fuckable chairs. I don't recall any music. It was eerily quiet with a weird mix of cocktail hour chatter and whipping noises. The lights were ON! Waaay too bright for an LS environment if you ask me. In fact, the whole setup wasn't really conducive to the type of on-premises fun we were looking for. The open floor plan makes it impossible to have an intimate experience. We walked around but it was difficult to find a place to get comfy with our party of six. I don't know if it was just a feeling we got or the fact that we were just in a new space but it felt like the entire couple watched us walk around and were waiting for us to "go." The crowd was almost entirely white. Maybe 30 people in the room. And we were six tall, sexy, Black people striding around the room in out panties and heels rubbing and groping each other. Even the men were shirtless and glistening! We looked good enough to eat and the crowd was drooling. We made our way to the room on the left with the swing. It's not at all private but at least we could get nasty without being on full display. The six of us started to "go" but the gentleman in the other couple was a little hesitant. He said that something was off so he wanted to check to make sure we could indeed play. He went to find an attendant to confirm that open play was allowed. Well, thats when they hit us with the flimflam. As the tip of my husband's dick just touched the lips of one of the young ladies, the attendant informed us that "absolutely no oral" was allowed on the premises. According to her, while sex on the premises is typically allowed, this was the one night that it was not. I went back and checked the fine print: "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Did I miss something? When they said play did they mean we could have play sex on their equipment? Were we really the only people who expected to "play"? Was there something particularly offensive by our half-naked Black bodies that prevented us from playing? Whatever the case, the Crucible is not swinger friendly at all!! Total waste of money. Date night killer. So basically we paid $100 to look at their equipment and pantomime sex. The shit almost blew our whole double-throuple date. We left for Shadows about 15 minutes after getting there. (The Shadows ripoff story is for another day.) Next time, we'll just go to a hookah lounge. Dance a little. Sip a little. Then we can just get a room. Unless you really really just want to attend educational event, stay away from the Crucible. It is an overrated waste of money.

Nothing as advertised on the website. wife and I wanted to explore in a semi private controlled…read moreatmosphere. even the bartender exclaimed, it's a run down gay bar. overweight guys having sex everywhere. not a place to meet like minded people as advertised. to go in and have one horrible drink and walk out was over $200. was not clean and the smell would turn your stomach. don't waste your time or money

We did a cooking class/competition at City Tavern Club through Mangia DC for a work event, and it…read morewas so much fun! The space was perfect to fit several different team tables but still have everyone all together in one room. It was also really cool to be in a location filled with so much history. The event itself was super fun (we made gnudi in a brown butter sage sauce) & a great way to get to know coworkers that I hadn't previously met. I was also pleasantly surprised by the wine offerings (rarely is the one red option something interesting & delicious like a montepulciano, yay!). I would definitely go back for another event again!

I can't say anything bad about this place. Don't get too excited though, it's a private club and if…read moreyou're not a member or don't know one, you can keep moving! The staff were all wonderful, helpful and just plain glad to be there...and it showed! Everyone we encountered simply enjoyed interacting with members and guests (I was a guest). The food was DELICIOUS. I mean simple but flawless. The steak was incredible and the appetizers were really enough to satisfy any appetite. An incredible evening. Nothing fancy and I'm sure there is a rich history. Make friends with a member and go here if you can!

This review is long overdue. I was invited to dinner here and this has to go in the Top Ten places…read moreI've ever dined at. Of course my friend is a member and if I'm lucky, someday I will be too. It started off as I walked up the sidewalk and approached the club, the doorman was standing on the sidewalk. As I got closer, the doorman greeted me by name! I was taken a back for a minute wondering how could he possibly know my name! I was escorted in and asked to wait in the main reception while they went to get my friend. I went into what they refer to as the "Correspondence Lounge" which is sort of a small library with some incredibly old literary works. They have very strict rules and one of surprise is no use of cell phones... period. How refreshing! You can go into the Correspondence Lounge if you need to use your phone but otherwise you cannot use while in the dining room or other public areas. So make sure you "check-in" on Yelp when you are outside. Naturally they have a dress code, but really, if you have to ask what the dress code is, you probably aren't going to this place. Another rule I was surprised is they try to keep business limited so you cannot bring out a bunch of papers, laptop, etc... The only papers you can hold would have to be a newspaper or a book. Once seated, the service is impeccable. Extremely polite and not overbearing. They knew when we were engrossed in conversation and didn't interrupt. I had the lump crab cake for dinner and it was without a doubt the BEST! I lived in Virginia for five years and went to college at George Washington so I'm quite familiar with East Coast seafood and I can honestly say the lump crab at the Metropolitan Club is the BEST! I could go on about this place but simply put, if you have the opportunity to go, don't pass that opportunity up for what will end up being one of the greatest dining experiences of your life.

This is a wonderful spot nestled across from the White House. The building and members have more…read morehistory in Washington, than just about any place in the capitol, or the nation for that matter. I have been fortunate enough to dine, party, and converse with some of Washington's behind the scene's power players. You can learn a lot, if you ever get past the door man, or Lily.

I decided to give it a try and so far I haven't been disappointed. I filled out a questionnaire,…read morethen spoke via phone with one of the matchmakers about my wants/needs, etc. As we were talking she already had someone in mind for me. After our convo, she sent me info on potential mates and stressed the ones she thought might be a better fit for me. She had one guy who she was really excited about. I had my doubts. Went on a date and turns out the matchmaker was right! He had all the qualities I told her I wanted. Where's the catch? Well, he was about a 7 instead of my desired 9 on the looks scale, but you can't have it all, right? Overall great date and great matching. I love the personalized service and their willingness to work around our sometimes busy schedules. Very patient and understanding. Give this a try. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

This is a service that took me by surprise. I didn't know what to expect and didn't think that it…read morewould actually help me that much, but no, was I wrong. This is a very personalized service that really try to shape up my online dating profile by getting to know me. In addition, they are also very focused on providing feedback after dates that they have arranged for me, which I thought was a time saver. I don't have to figure out whether my date liked me or not, but will actually receive honest feedbacks. This feedback system helps me to work on what I may need to do for my next date. They have arranged 2 dates for me so far. One unfortunately did not work out. However, unlike online dating, where I don't really know what happens when my date does not want to be in touch anymore, in this case, received some positive feedback as to why that is the case. The other one is going well so far, already on the 4th date!

We're new to the club and enjoying and learning a lot about this place…read more Events are great and the building is gorgeous. Food is excellent! Especially their famous pop-over! Almost a decade in dc, but never had this before! It's not open to public and members only. I love that phone is not allowed in majority of the place. And strict dress code is enforced.

The food was delicious! The service was friendly and…read moreefficient! The club members were among the most interesting people I've ever met. The club itself had museum quality rooms and furnishings creating a delightful ambiance!

Imagine combining Studio 54 with a highbrow book club and that's what you get with this…read more tremendous, one of a kind spot. Tired of seeing those "Cove" meeting spots all throughout DC that pop up every 4 days and that you're mostly sure no one is ever in? Well then the Avodah Social Club is the place to be. You can find books as eclectic as Jennifer Weiner's "Good in Bed" to Jeffrey Toobin's "The Nine." What's more is that it's even an architectural gem! Stare in awe as you look at 16th street through a huge crack in the wall. Don't miss out!

What Jonathan says is true. I'm the hottie he's talking about so I know first hand how awesome the…read moreAvodah house is. We're comparable to the real world, only there are no cameras, we're mostly vegetarians and we're trying to save the world...or at least we started the year that way. But we're also a great group of people to hang out with if you like to have a good time!! Go vaseline sabotage!

Great vibes. DJ is amazing. Interior is intimate and chic! Customer service was amazing!read more

Went for a D9 event small and crowded but served the purpose of your looking for an active bar ,DJ…read moreand bottle service. I did not try the food.

I was invited to an event at The Gathering Spot, and while the event itself was wonderful, The…read moreGathering Spot truly felt like the perfect place to host it. It was a happy hour and learning-style event, and the space worked incredibly well for both. There was a great balance between areas that encouraged socializing and connecting, while also having comfortable spaces where everyone could sit down and focus during the learning portion. The staff was phenomenal. They were attentive and proactive in a way that stood out. They seemed to anticipate questions before we even had them and made sure everyone knew where things were and felt taken care of throughout the evening. I also ordered the spinach artichoke dip during the class portion of the event and I need to take a moment for that because it was, without exaggeration, the best spinach artichoke dip I have ever had in my life. I'm still thinking about it. A few others at the event also commented on how incredible their dishes were, so kudos to the kitchen because clearly this was not a one-off experience. I'll probably be dreaming about that spinach artichoke dip for a while.

If you're looking for a great place to hold a meeting or a gathering. The gathering spot is your…read moreanswer it has all the chic pizazz of a lounge but the sophistication of an office setting. The happy hour menu is the best in the city and the staff is amazing. If you're looking for a membership hit them up and as for Mr. McCraw tell him Donica sent you.

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

I have been playing NAKID for three seasons now, and it is a lot of fun. I read through some of…read morethe reviews and have to say I am surprised there are those who weren't happy. First, it's an ADULT KICKBALL league that focuses more on the social aspects than the actual sport. Sure, most of the players are in their mid to late 20's but there are older players as well (like me). I am in the military as well and Dan has been nothing but wonderful when it came to dealing with military issues. Hell, he donated kickball gear that we are sending downrange for the troops to play to have a little fun. How awesome is that?!? You can't go wrong with this group. It is a ton of fun and the people are all great. The parties are a blast and it's a really fun way to meet new people in a neutral environment. I have yet to meet someone I did not like. Give it a try...after all, you're never lonely when you're NAKID! ;-)

I'm pretty sure this organization is a scam…read more... My friends and I signed up for the Thursday night winter dodgeball league and, less than a week before the first game, we received an email notifying us that the day of games was changed to Wednesday and the location had changed as well... Well, it turns out most folks on the original team couldn't make Wednesdays (because we're adults who planned to join a Thursday league and not a Wednesday league), so we tried to get in touch with them on a multitude of platforms to request refunds. This is how that went: - 5 of us sent multiple emails to their listed email addresses (info@playnakid.com and dc@playnakid.com) requesting refunds and all of our emails have gone unanswered; - we called the number listed on their website/facebook page/yelp page (855-466-2543) but the number has been disconnected; - I have reached out via the Feedback option on their website, which has been unanswered; - I TWEETED at them...but they haven't posted a new tweet since 2015...and... -I wrote this yelp review - which I don't think will do much good, but I'm frustrated and needed a platform in which to tell the Yelp World about how unorganized, unprofessional and overall shady this organization is. My recommendation: choose another league to throw balls at people's faces!! AND NAKID - GIVE US OUR REFUNDS, DAMMIT.