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Maria Helena Carey

María Helena Carey has always liked to write, tell stories and take pictures but it wasn’t until she moved to the Nation’s Capital that she began exploring all three in a serious manner. She loves poking around Capitol Hill and photographing some of her favorite things: food, her kids, quirky little dogs and cats, and Capitol Hill façades. She is also a portrait photographer and you can see her work at http://mariahelenacarey.com You can contact her at Maria@thehillishome.com

Safeway Alternatives

It’s almost the weekend and you’re bound to have a Safeway-shaped hole. Here to help you out is Barred in DC, our newest contributor, who’ll be sharing news from Hill East. Enjoy! -Maria Helena Carey The Safeway closed Saturday, March 10, after over a half-century at 14th & Kentucky SE. A new ground-level Safeway in […]

Five Questions With Betsy Poos of Realignment Studio

It’s been a little while since the last time we did a Five Questions. This week, it’s Betsy Poos’ turn. Betsy is the former co-owner of Capitol Hill Yoga, former Executive Director of CHAMPS and current co-owner of Realignment Studio. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity. Read on! 1. How did you become interested in yoga? […]

ELITE EIGHT or, Will We Ever Get to Sit at a Patio Again?

Biergarten Haus crushed Bistro Cacao. Acqua al 2 defeated La Loma. The Brig obliterated Belga Cafe. The Dubliner vanquished Tunnicliff’s. H Street Country Club overthrew The Queen Vic. Mr. Henry’s squished Hank’s on the Hill. Union Pub pulled ahead of Cafe Berlin. The Salt Line pulverized Boxcar Tavern. We have some feisty newcomers and some […]

We Get the Winter’s Tale We Deserve

Just in time for this wintery spring, the Folger unveils their latest offering, The Winter’s Tale. The play will run from March 13 through April 22 at the Folger Theatre. To buy tickets, click here. Director Aaron Posner coaxes a nuanced performance from a gifted ensemble cast. They manage to take us, the audience, into […]

Sweet Sixteen Time!

Bistro Cacao prevailed over Trusty’s. Biergarten Haus reigned over The Pursuit. Acqua al 2 vanquished Beuchert’s Saloon. La Loma tore up Little Miss Whiskey’s. The Brig crushed Maketto. Tunnicliff’s outlasted Ambar. The Dubliner took Little Pearl by storm. H Street Country Club left Red Rocks in the dust. The Queen Vic smashed the Ugly Mug. Mr. Henry’s made Lavagna kiss the canvas. Hank’s on […]

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Safeway Alternatives

Eastern Market:

Five Questions With Betsy Poos of Realignment Studio

Patio Madness!:

ELITE EIGHT or, Will We Ever Get to Sit at a Patio Again?

Arts & Entertainment:

We Get the Winter’s Tale We Deserve

Patio Madness!:

Sweet Sixteen Time!