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First Time Eating at Ben's Chili Bowl! Is it the best Half Smoke?
In today's episode we visit for the first time one of Washington DC's most venerable institutions: Ben's Chili Bowl!
The original location, 1213 U street NW, has been serving up DC's most delicious and most famous food, half smokes with their special chili sauce, for 64 years and counting!
I finally get to eat at Ben's Chili Bowl and is it any good? My answer might surprise you!
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Air Jordan 3 for $19.99at Gabe's?
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In today's episode we go treasure hunting at one of my favorite stores, Gabe's! What goodies will we find? Some Air Jordan 3's for $19.99?? Air Force Ones for $14.99??
Is this a Dead Mall? Walk Around Potomac Mills mall to find great Deals at the Nike Outlet!
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In today's episode we walk around Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge, VA and buy some kicks at the Nike Outlet store there. Is Potomac Mills a dead mall? Judging by the looks of this video, not likely!
First time eating at Bojangle’s, Roy Rogers is still around, and Rockin’ out at the Thrift store!
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In today’s episode, I eat for the first time at Bojangle’s and man was it so good! Then I eat at a place I didn’t even know was still around: Roy Rogers! Then finally we head back to the thrift store to look for hidden treasure and I find a couple of electric guitars so of course I did was came natural and rocked out! Rock and Roll!🎸
Downtown Washington DC is a Ghost Town! Where did all the Workers go??
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In today's episode we explore downtown Washington DC and find a lot of for lease and for rent signs everywhere! Why? That's because 40% of the workforce are now working from home full time.
Sneaker Shopping on Tax Free Weekend!
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Join me once more as I go shopping for sneakers and whatever else I fancy on the first tax free weekend of the year! Then it's off to try a new pho place!
What's new at Costco for 2024?
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In this week's episode we go to Costco to check out what's new for the summer of 2024! And there's a lot! Let's cruise for deals!
Incredible Sneaker Deals at the Nike Outlet Store!
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In today's vlog we do a walk around of Leesburg Premium outlet stores in Leesburg, VA. One of my favorite shops there is the Nike outlet store where I come across some incredible deals on Nike sneakers!
Walking Washington DC During the Global Internet Shutdown!
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Last Friday, July 19, 2024, due to Crowdstrike updating their software, the entire global network crashed! As a result, all internet based systems went down, Systems like airlines and other Public transportation systems. To that end, on that day I decided to forego taking the Metro and just hoof it!
NATO Comes to Town and the Barricades Go Up!
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Last week, World Leaders and other important people arrived in town as part of the big NATO summit in Washington DC. Needless to say security was up the yin yang with barricades and road blocks and security everywhere you go in DC! I tried to navigate my way around all that as best I could but sometimes my best just wasn't good enough.
Adidas Crazy 1/Kobe Already Selling at Ross??
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Time for some more sneaker shopping! This time around I do an extensive tour of all the Ross Dress for Less stores in my area where I find so many cool kicks at a discounted price! I even found some Adidas Crazy 1's/ Kobes which only came out last year! Needless to say, I picked them up without any hesitation!
It's too HOT! So let's have some hot Pho!
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It's summertime in the city and you know what that means - scorching hot temps! To that end of course the natural thing to do is...EAT! In this case I mosey on over to a new Pho place on 14th street called 54 Noodles bar and I have some of their delicious Pho! Then in part two, it's more eating! This time at Sbarro for my favorite, spaghetti and meatballs!
Celebrating Philippine Independence Day on June 12th! Or is it July 4th?
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Happy Independence Day, Philippines! On this wonderful occasion, I took the opportunity to go to the Philippine Independence Day street festival in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. There were many booths featuring Filipino owned businesses where you could buy native items like hats, bags and scarves and even the infamous barrel man! There was even a stage where they showed fashion shows and mart...
Meeting the NFL MVP and VP of Five Guys! Big news about Five Guys!
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It is that time once again, time for the CSA show! I really wasn't planning on going to this particular CSA show until I found out that one of my sports idols was appearing. As soon as I heard that the great Mark Moseley would be appearing I signed up right away! I was even able to take a photo with him! Whilst conversing with Mark Moseley, who also happens to be the vice President of Five Guys...
Sneaker Shopping (and returning) with Evan Cortez!
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I love sneakers! I must have over a hundred pairs! I am the veritable Imelda Marcos of sneakers! This vlog is all about me shopping for even more sneakers! So I go to all the stores I buy sneakers at: Nike store, Burlington, Ross and look for the sneakers that I like! Hopefully you like them too!
Great finds at the Euphoria Vintage Market and seeing my first Tesla Cybetruck!
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Great finds at the Euphoria Vintage Market and seeing my first Tesla Cybetruck!
I thought it was Biden, but then it was Kamala, but then it was Biden after all!
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I thought it was Biden, but then it was Kamala, but then it was Biden after all!
Washington DC Eating Tour: Back to Cane's and Spamburger at Duke's! Then back to the White House
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Washington DC Eating Tour: Back to Cane's and Spamburger at Duke's! Then back to the White House
Washington's Hidden Gem - The National Postal Museum
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Washington's Hidden Gem - The National Postal Museum
Walk Around Springfield Town Center and Visiting my old Neighborhood
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Walk Around Springfield Town Center and Visiting my old Neighborhood
Thousands of Police Converge on Washington DC for Police Week 2024
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Thousands of Police Converge on Washington DC for Police Week 2024
Shopping for Air Jordans at the Mall - is it Real or Memorex??
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Shopping for Air Jordans at the Mall - is it Real or Memorex??
Thought it was Kamala, but it was Actually Biden!
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Thought it was Kamala, but it was Actually Biden!
The Iraqi Prime Minister goes to Lunch and Every Store in Downtown DC is Closed!
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The Iraqi Prime Minister goes to Lunch and Every Store in Downtown DC is Closed!
Nationals Dominate Astros in 2019 World Series Rematch! And then the Mascots Rumble!
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Nationals Dominate Astros in 2019 World Series Rematch! And then the Mascots Rumble!
Biden Heads to Pennsylvania While I Reminisce about Hall & Oates
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Biden Heads to Pennsylvania While I Reminisce about Hall & Oates
Looking for Back to the Future and Giant Robot Anime at Big Lick Comic Con!
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Looking for Back to the Future and Giant Robot Anime at Big Lick Comic Con!
Macgyver'd a Home Made Eclipse Viewer to Watch the Eclipse
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Macgyver'd a Home Made Eclipse Viewer to Watch the Eclipse
Have you ever walked out of a restaurant because it took too long?
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Have you ever walked out of a restaurant because it took too long?
Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2024 - Saying Goodbye to Stumpy
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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2024 - Saying Goodbye to Stumpy

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  • @Abefroman-lq3md
    @Abefroman-lq3md День тому

    The food looks really poor quality and greasy. I wear 5.11 as well. Good for tac work. Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

    • @Kamunchu
      @Kamunchu День тому

      No Ben's is not pretty food but it is really good.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 День тому

      5.11 is a good brand, I like it

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 День тому

      True

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 2 дні тому

    Baby blue outfit, maybe reminiscent of the Lions? No probably Chargers. Time to rectify not checking out Ben's Chili Bowl? Yes. I had a similar experience this week. I had never been to a Panda Express. I liked it a lot. Chinese Food. But didn't like the atmosphere. Too much shouting going on by the workers. OK I digress. This video quality is crisp and the sound is crisp. Need more girls? Just kidding. World famous Ben's Chili Bowl. Love the outside look, that's classic man. Love the inside look. Vinage look all the way. Love it. Gosh, I bet Vince Lombardi would have visited this place a lot. I could see him here. "Pass the salt, Mister!" Onion rings look great. Chili dog looks outstanding. Great choice man. I'm jealous. Be sure to go there soon. Maybe twice a week would be good.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 2 дні тому

      My favorite is when they shout "More mushroom chicken please!" at Panda Express

  • @PolyMatter
    @PolyMatter 2 дні тому

    Can’t hear you starting at 4:12!

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 2 дні тому

      They were playing loud music so I had to mute it.

  • @PlanetImo
    @PlanetImo 4 дні тому

    Oh crickey! Thunder!

  • @michaelrmcornejo
    @michaelrmcornejo 9 днів тому

    Whoaaa!!!!

  • @PEEinMYbutthole200
    @PEEinMYbutthole200 9 днів тому

    I still remember when that gabes was Rugged warehouse

  • @SunBunnyThePro
    @SunBunnyThePro 10 днів тому

    The lights turning on look cool. 8:54

  • @jhogan1960
    @jhogan1960 12 днів тому

    I grew up in Chantilly during the 70s. Fairfax was majority white with a few POC s mixed in. Now uts burkas, Hispanics, south asians, every third world s- hole represented . Sad state of affairs.

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 16 днів тому

    Chargers T-shirt? what about the Redskins or Commanders? Just kidding. You are right one of the few J.C. Penney's in America. Lucky guy. I used to do all of my clothing shopping there. Dang. No more in Michigan, not many. Where are the mannequins when you really need them? We don't have any Auntie Anne's either. Never seen so many shoes in my life in one store. You've got a fan who dug your dancing in the shoe store. the white and blue Court Vision shoes looked pretty good. They were baby blue and went with the Chargers shirt.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 15 днів тому

      Not really a Chargers fan, but I like that powder blue color :)

  • @MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69
    @MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69 16 днів тому

    best to have jollibee

  • @xblakethompson
    @xblakethompson 16 днів тому

    Right where you walked in used to have Buy Buy Baby and AndThat! Both were under the Bed Bath & Beyond umbrella. Hopefully they find places to fill those voids!

  • @BOND19951
    @BOND19951 16 днів тому

    Back in the 90s and 2000s, this place was packed almost everyday. Its aid that malls continue to decline.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 16 днів тому

      It's still kinda crowded, especially on weekends

  • @TaurusAdventures
    @TaurusAdventures 19 днів тому

    My family hates me coz I’m the only one that likes to eat pho in a hot weather. I keep telling them there’s AC inside. 😂

  • @CollectingWeekly
    @CollectingWeekly 20 днів тому

    Did the white paint end up tacky?

  • @joedimes8239
    @joedimes8239 21 день тому

    Popeyes > Bojangles. Love Roys. Always get the cheeseburger. Free fixins bar! thanks, man.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 21 день тому

      popeyes doesn't have the dirty rice though, that alone is worth it

  • @astrozonemusic
    @astrozonemusic 22 дні тому

    Where is floor camera

  • @msh104utube
    @msh104utube 22 дні тому

    I got those same Kobe's at Ross in the same color too!

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 23 дні тому

    Yes 45 holes are larger than 33 holes.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 23 дні тому

      I'm glad the adapter is still intact :)

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 23 дні тому

    Evan picks up a Strat and immediately belts out the power chords. Love it. Yes Squier is an offshoot of Fender. It makes cheaper versions of Fender stuff and that candy apple red Strat looks might fine in your talented hands. Time for some rockin and rollin. Where are the girls man?

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 23 дні тому

      Still waitin on the girls! LOL

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 23 дні тому

    Mr. Bojangles, Dance! Yes it is ressurected. Double R burger rocks. Have to have the sesame seed bun. Cheeseburger, cheeseburger. Did that cost 9.99? ninety niun. Thirteen bucks for ice cream? Looks like Fillipines food is an entity all of its own. Don't see most of that stuff in the regular grocery store man. I can't have bread or ice cream.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 23 дні тому

      A bit more expensive so I try not to buy it too often

  • @joshuap.hemphill2063
    @joshuap.hemphill2063 23 дні тому

    Great vlog! I move into college tomorrow!

  • @margueriteguineheux8139
    @margueriteguineheux8139 24 дні тому

    In the 60s my parents would pick up Colonel Sanders from that location on Hollywood Blvd. Maybe a couple of times per year and we drove up to Griffith Park taking Western to eat it at a picnic table area. We lived on Sunset West of Western. Moved out there in the 70s and live in Montreal ever since.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 23 дні тому

      Thanks for sharing! Great memories!

  • @spacecoastdriver
    @spacecoastdriver 28 днів тому

    14th street has some very dangerous spots back in the 1970's I remember that.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 28 днів тому

      Yeah back in the day 14th street was not desirable

  • @itsfunnehclips
    @itsfunnehclips 29 днів тому

    Where did you get your padding?

  • @spidergodanansi9714
    @spidergodanansi9714 29 днів тому

    lol no sneaker knowledge

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 29 днів тому

      wish I were more of a sneaker nerd

  • @GoodyGoody534
    @GoodyGoody534 Місяць тому

    You should get an e-bike and tour the city.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 29 днів тому

      I do have an e-bike, I'll do that soon

  • @Fly_Manlegend
    @Fly_Manlegend Місяць тому

    You gotta go a whole size up and they fit perfect I got two pairs so far and they are comfy and easy to drive in

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      My regular size works, it's just hard to put my foot in, but once it's in, it's great

    • @Fly_Manlegend
      @Fly_Manlegend Місяць тому

      @@evancortez2 yeah I heard that but for me I gotta go a whole size up I’m a 12 and I just got two size 13s that fit perfect with the insoles

  • @VBEd666
    @VBEd666 Місяць тому

    Sneaker Shopping Again ? Tax Free - what does that mean ? No sales taxes added to the price ?

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      Yup, the price on the price tag is what you pay

  • @BadlandsBandit
    @BadlandsBandit Місяць тому

    Love ❤️ the DeLorean Motor Company shirt!

  • @BadlandsBandit
    @BadlandsBandit Місяць тому

    Burlington Coat Factory must be owned by Ross Dress for Less… those alarms 🚨 are so annoying! 😂

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      They really are! But a neccessity in today's world

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 Місяць тому

    That's quite a soup you got there.

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 Місяць тому

    It's "not just any weekend" is right sir. Tax free weekend, great idea man. I didn't have much luck today shopping for shoes. But got some pants. The "crickets" were out today at the shoe store. Sparkle green pair of shoes looked good man. 14.99 for "an anti-social: jacket? Where are the lady mannequins? Thought might be another cinemagraphic moment? Just kidding. Carolina blue looks good. Maybe Soul Man by the BLues Brothers would be good for the soundtrack to this.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      Those crickets are really annoying, but what can you do :)

  • @sirjdabarber
    @sirjdabarber Місяць тому

    My guy...those are Adidas...Kobe started with Adidas, left them to go to Nikes because the Adidas were uncomfortable.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      I got confused, I was so excited to see them

  • @joedimes8239
    @joedimes8239 Місяць тому

    I tried on those Crazy 1s. They were not leather. So they will look bad with mileage. Are they comfortable?

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      Haven't had the chance to wear them out yet, they seem comfortable.

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 Місяць тому

    WIsh I could eat like that! I can't have any desserts or carbs. No cookies for me.

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572 Місяць тому

    Another pretty girl in first 20 seconds of video. Good job man. The blonde lady on the left. 500 bucks for a lawnmower? I could buy a guitar man or a Redskins helmet. What is this world coming too? Ya I like the sword weilding. Why is everything priced with a 99 at the end? Something that has remained a staple since the 1970s at Costco.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      I guess just so they could say it was just under so and so amount :)

  • @tinalove5990
    @tinalove5990 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing im a new follower

  • @Nobody_Here_Except-Us_Ghosts
    @Nobody_Here_Except-Us_Ghosts Місяць тому

    99.99 :) brilliant episode

  • @michaelfrazier606
    @michaelfrazier606 Місяць тому

    They are adidas not Nike

  • @VBEd666
    @VBEd666 Місяць тому

    How many pairs of sneakers do you own ?

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      Lost count, gotta count them one day

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. My husband could probably name every movie from every vehicle that was shown, he’s obsessed with Bond movies.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      It seems that he is! Glad you liked it!

  • @vloggingwithtony
    @vloggingwithtony Місяць тому

    You're very relaxed with public vlogging. I'm new to the vlogging world & still feel rather awkward talking to a camera in public places.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      I just try to relax and not worry about it too much

  • @BadlandsBandit
    @BadlandsBandit Місяць тому

    Parking in the back of the outlet is a very strategic move… I like that way of thinking!

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      Thanks! That's what I prefer :)

  • @tr3advibes613
    @tr3advibes613 Місяць тому

    very nice video !!

  • @SunBunnyThePro
    @SunBunnyThePro Місяць тому

    Both macys never closed permanently, they just have really high prices.

  • @shopwithimo
    @shopwithimo Місяць тому

    You're like me, going for the plain black :)

    • @shopwithimo
      @shopwithimo Місяць тому

      Oh Ok - so you went for both in the end :)

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      I had to

  • @slightlystoopid420nl
    @slightlystoopid420nl Місяць тому

    Dumb

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 29 днів тому

      I hear ya man, that dumbass should'nt have parked there

  • @VBEd666
    @VBEd666 Місяць тому

    The outage didn’t affect me. I can’t believe how quiet Washington streets are.

    • @evancortez2
      @evancortez2 Місяць тому

      On a Friday it's very quiet

  • @PEEinMYbutthole200
    @PEEinMYbutthole200 Місяць тому

    i love that ross!

  • @BadlandsBandit
    @BadlandsBandit Місяць тому

    General Tso’s chicken, nice choice! And the thumbs 👍🏻 up approval for the win! 🏆 well done!