Busboys & Poets

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This is me a couple of weeks ago at a Black Caucus event hosted by the South African Embassy. It was black tie so I had to do my thang. It was at a place called Busboys & Poets located on 14th and V St. NW in DC. It's a nice spot so if you're ever in town check it out. The entire U street corridor is nice. It used to be called "Black Broadway" when my grandmother was young in the 1940's and 50's. Now, it's location is more on the corner of 14th street and Gentrification. You know what I mean?
Anyway, I was sipping on a glass of Pinot Grigio while waiting for my glass of Grey Goose and cranberry.
Don't worry...I wasn't driving. Plus, I didn't drink too, too much. :-)

Comments

Michele said…
Look at you! How handsome you look! Great pic. Pictures really bring a post to life, you know?Sounds like you had a great time. When I do drink wine, Chiraz is my fav. White wines and blushes are good, but I'm a red wine kind of girl.

Have a good one,
Bay
Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:43:00 AM
Michele said…
Oops...shows my ignorance! Shiraz is spelled with an 'S' not a 'C'. You'd think I'd know by now! :)
Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:44:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Haa haa! What it shows is that you don't drink too often and that's a good thing. :)
Thank you for the compliment. I did have a really good time that night. There was good food and good friends.
Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:50:00 AM
KneeDeep said…
I was in that part of DC when l last visited there, and it has changed. Next time try some Belvedere with that Cranberry, and see if you can tell the difference?

KD
Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:40:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Yeah, I like the Belvedere and cranberry as well. I was just haze grey and underway that night. Thanks for stopping by.
Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:23:00 PM
Sumeeta said…
I wanted to tell you that you looked very handsome in that tux. I hope you had a good time!
Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:42:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Thank you very much Sumeeta. I did have a really nice time! It's nice to get dressed up here and there.
Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:52:00 PM
Bougie Black Boy said…
First, why wasn't I invited??? :) I see you lookin' bougie!

Second, Sumeeta is my Indian Princess! But I'll let you share!
Friday, October 21, 2005 11:40:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Haa haa! I'll have to invite you to next "bougie" affair.

Sumeeta is nice. Thanks for sharing. :)

"Can't we all just get along?" Rodney King
Friday, October 21, 2005 11:49:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Thanks Ruben. Have a great weekend in one of my favorite cities, Chicago.
Friday, October 21, 2005 4:43:00 PM
chez bez said…
"Busboys and Poets." What a nice name.

And you do look so suave and debonair in your black tie attire.

Be well.

Mike
Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:41:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Chez-
Thank you brother Mike. I had a really nice time that night. My wife and I danced the night away.
Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:05:00 PM
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