There has been a proliferation of pop-up shops in Washington, but none may be as sweet or savory as the one opening tonight on Capitol Hill. Thunder Pig, a confectionary and dessert business run by chef Megan Murray, will open inside the Hello Cupcake shop on Barracks Row for a short retail run. The pop-up […]
By Megan Cheek of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7th Street, SE) presents a colorful assortment of one-time experiences this spring to give you a small taste of what we have to offer. Explore the arts with Burlesque, Tarantella, painting, cabaret, harmonica, and more. CHAW has been building community […]
Last week The Washington Post created a veritable desert island list of foods that “every Washingtonian must try.” While we aren’t a city known for a plethora of native foods, the 40 Eats feature in the Weekend section outlined a wide variety of dishes that shape our metropolitan area. Showcasing the melting pot that the […]
Okay so what do we have on tap for this weekend? Tonight at the Atlas the Great Noise Ensemble presents Mark Sylvester’s Banjo Camber Concerto and the DC premiere of Ted Hearne‘s very intense pop, jazz and hip-hop infused cantata. There’s even a number called “Heckuva job Brownie.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. and […]
I was excited when two neighborhood friends invited me to have dinner with them at Ambar. It isn’t every day you eat at a place specializing in modern Balkan cuisine. What followed was a pleasant dining experience that included energetic service, lovely cocktails, and quite an array of flavors. Ambar opened in January in the space formerly occupied […]