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Lauren Walens

A Hill resident for the past four years, Lauren is totally in love with the Capitol Hill neighborhood and enjoys learning more about it. Lauren spends her days working in PR in the public health world, so expect her non-work interests of fitness, vegetarian food, food in general and Hill news to come through in her writing! You can contact Lauren at l [dot] walens [at] gmail [dot] com.

Where to Eat on the Hill this Thanksgiving

So you got out of dealing with the family crazy this Thanksgiving and you’re staying in town… congratulations! Making an entire Thanksgiving meal yourself can be daunting, so we checked out some of the places that are open on the Hill for your Thanksgiving dining pleasure. Bistro Cacao (320 Mass. Ave., NE) is open from […]

Pipetown Traders Opening Friday

A new craft beer and wine shop is opening Friday near the Potomac Ave metro to the delight of everyone who has been teased by the sign on the way to the metro for the past several months. The store, Pipetown Traders, will sell local wines, provide an unrivaled beer selection and has multiple taps […]

New Café in the Works for Hill East

Thanks to a great tip by Elevation DC, the Hill is Home learned about a new development project slated to become a café with upstairs apartments near Watkins Elementary (1247 E St. SE). We caught up with the site’s developer/owner to learn more about what he’s hoping for the space. LW: Why did you pick […]

Small Gyms, Big Workouts

With the arrival of VIDA at The Yards, it’s become even easier to join a gym on the Hill. But what if a big box gym isn’t for you? Well, I suffered through some workouts at the Hill’s smaller, lesser known gyms just for you guys. Here’s what I thought: Bmarchai Studios (1451 Penn Ave […]

Outdoor Hill Workout Round-up

If you’re like me, you’re trying to soak up every last minute of good weather before the inevitable doom and gloom of winter arrives. Luckily, living on the Hill means you have many workout options that will not only get you outside, but help keep you in shape before the holidays. Here are some to […]

Lauren Walens

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Where to Eat on the Hill this Thanksgiving

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Pipetown Traders Opening Friday

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New Café in the Works for Hill East

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Small Gyms, Big Workouts