Photography: Utopian Shadows in Black & White
These are photos that I took at the Utopia on U Street here in DC. I was attracted to the shadows that night as it rained.
DC Legend: Chicken Wings & Mumbo Sauce
Mumbo Jumbo Noun. 1. Confusing or incomprehensible language or activity. 2. An obscure ritual or incantation. [Mandingo origin.] American Heritage Dictionary Of the English Language Mumbo sauce? Anyone who has ever traveled east of the Anacostia River has heard the term, Mumbo Sauce. What do I mean by east of the river? I mean if you have ventured anywhere near Benning Road, Wheeler Road, Southern Avenue, or Minnesota Avenue in North/Southeast Washington, D.C. There is no way that you can go into any Korean owned and operated “Kerry-Out” [ trans. Carry-Out food ] in DC and not hear someone order french fries with chicken wings and Mumbo Sauce. Impossible! Some like it on the chicken and others (like me) like it on the side. I’ve always thought of Mumbo Sauce as a DC thang, but where did it really come from? Actually, Mumbo Sauce originated on Chicago's Southside in the early 1950s by a man named Argia B. Collins, who was known for his famous ribs and barbeque Mumbo Sauce. N...
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Speaking of...I need to head to Utopia soon. I have a taste for some chicken curry couscous and live jazz. =)
Thank you so much and you're making me hungry. :)
Chez-
Thank you and enjoy your weekend!
Rose-
Thank you! I love taken pictures. :)
Sleepless-
Thank you! Yes, the Utopia has great atmosphere, nice host and delicious food!
I especially like the teapot. :-)
Thanks! We have something in common with Utopia. I took my wife there on our first date when we met.
Hugs...Ani
Thank you! I hope that you have a great weekend.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I had to change my blog url by creating a new blog. For some reason Blogspot wouldn't allow me access to Phases of Writing. (crying)
Please email me so I can give you access to my blog. xavierpjr@gmail.com
The only portfolio I have is on flickr. I've been printing them. I'll put something together soon.
Dawn-
Oh, that's easy. You would just point and shoot. :)
Susan-
Thank you. I hope that your weekend went well too.
Profzero-
Thank you. Yes, the Utopia is wonderful! You should go there when you visit.
Nevah-
Thanks and yes you should check out that entire U Street corridor.
Ruben-
Thanks and great to see you.
Fizzio-
God only knows what attracts me to certain things. I couldn't tell you? :)
Lyrical-
You just wait until I can get me a better camera! Thanks for the compliment.
Rethabile-
Cheers! Always a pleasure. :)
Xavier-
An email is forthcoming. Thanks for that compliment.
Thami-
See, that's why you're such a great poet. Thanks! :)
Thank you dear lady. :)
Alexia-
Thank you and welcome! I hope that you return.
It's amazing how the same word is used for different business
UTOPIA in Fraznce is a film library chain which you may find in several towns
For instance Bordeaux where my son Etienne was living or Pontoise near Cergy
Utopia allowed to independant movies to exist and be seen by spectators
For instance there we can see Woody Allen's Movies
There is no more snow in Cergy for the moment, however trhe weather is very cold
I'm sure will have some soon