Washington D.C.: Trouble Funk and Go-Go; Paola Velez Talks Bakeries; Virginia Ali on Ben's Chili Bowl

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Executive Pastry Chef Poala Velez (Bakers Against Racism, Maydan, La Bodega) lists some of her favorite bakeries and dessert spots in Washington D.C.; Thrillist D.C. Editor Jess Mayhugh details the District's surprisingly robust music scene with 9:30 Club's Audrey Fix Schaefer, journalist Shawna Kenney, and (the legendary) Big Tony from Trouble Funk; Virginia Ali, longtime owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, details her own history in the city; writers Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Tim Ebner, and Anela Malik talk D.C. food, drinks, and things to do with Thrillist host Wil Fulton. Links! Paola Velez: https://www.instagram.com/smallorchids Bakers Against Racism: https://www.bakersagainstracism.com/ To Support Go Go Music: https://www.dontmutedc.com/ Trouble Funk: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EGr1AnjVRXYz8j9CTYDlm 9:30 Club: https://www.930.com/ Live at the Safari Club: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Safari-Club-harDCcore-1988-1998/dp/1945572450 Ben's Chili Bowl: https://benschilibowl.com/ Austa Somvichian-Clausen: https://www.thrillist.com/authors/austa-somvichian-clausen Tim Ebner: https://www.thrillist.com/authors/tim-ebner Anela Malik: https://www.feedthemalik.com/ Thrillist Articles How to Support the Black Community in Washington DC Where to Eat in DC Right Now Things to Do in DC Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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