We have an appetizing little update on our news from weeks and weeks ago on a new commercial neighbor on Seventh Street SE: an in-house charcuterie; cheeses; a large wine selection; ales; and a “fresh progressive menu,” with chef Brendan Tharp, formerly of Baltimore’s Blue Hill Tavern, at the helm. Forgive the mixed metaphor, but […]
The neighborhood is looking for news on Groovy dc Cards and Gifts ever since a stroll down Barracks Row at noon Monday revealed that the pleasant, tidy and bright shop — a personal favorite of mine– had its windows covered with brown paper, and a U.S. Marshal at its doors looking for the owners and […]
This just in: THIH hears restaurateur Xavier Cervera is buying 224 7th Street, SE – Petit Gourmet – out of its lease and putting a bar in next to Hill stalwart Tunnicliff’s, probably giving the centrally-located gathering place a run for its money and providing a fresh bar scene on traditional ole Seventh Street. DC […]
At a well-attended meeting dense with Ward 6 ANC members, bloggers, city council members past and present, community activists and Hine site neighbors, the architect of the proposed development for Stanton-Eastbanc revealed some alterations to the original plan amid fascinating old, archived photos of the area, and a super-sized discussion on transportation issues. So, as […]
Death has taken a stalwart of the community and one of the longest-standing (literally) vendors at Eastern Market. Chris Calomiris, 86, passed away the last Saturday in January at Sibley Memorial Hospital after having trouble breathing Wednesday, and days after he last worked at his family-owned produce and dried goods business, Thomas Calomiris & Sons. […]