I always welcome the addition of more sweet treat shops on the Hill, so its sad to see this one go. Capitol Hill Bakery (previously Café Roma) is closing its cupcake storefront this Sunday (Oct 30th). Having opened a couple of months ago, management says the location (411 18th Street NE) wasn’t conducive to retail […]
A Halloween rookie is someone without a game plan, an ample supply of Halloween candy or a fabulous costume. Don’t let this fate befall you or your friends this October. Do you have amazing pumpkin carving skills? I think I’m fairly skilled in this area, but I’m not sure if I’m good enough to enter […]
I’ve been waiting all month for the calendar to near October 1, the self-imposed date that determines I’m allowed to eat as much candy corn as I want. Halloween is just around the corner, people! But what to do in the meantime besides raid the Halloween candy display at Harris Teeter? Read on. Voting begins […]
No doubt the culinary confections you churn out at home are delicious (well I know mine are and even if they’re not I generally eat them anyway) but how about taking your baking skills to the next level? The Hello Cupcake level. Now you can as the 8th Street location is offering cupcake classes. If […]
As the 10th anniversary of September 11th approaches, there are numerous commemorative events being held around the city, including on the Hill. On Thursday, a Congressional Staff Candlelight Vigil will be held at the east front of the Capitol from 6:30-7:30pm. Sunday is being billed as a day of national service, and there are many […]