In August the Blockbuster on the 400 block of 8th Street will close its doors, which has led to a number of suggestions for what should fill the empty space. Barracks Row Main Street asked its Twitter and Facebook followers for suggestions, which ranged from Trader Joe’s (is that space really larger enough for that?!) […]
Like them (or not) food trucks have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill lately, and the culinary offerings go way beyond the traditional $2.50 for a hot dog, chips and soda (not that there’s anything wrong with this option at times!) From sweet treats (Curbside Cupcakes I’m talking to you) to delectable lobster rolls […]
The dining options on the Hill continue to diversify, and we’ve got a few more coming our way this summer. According to a recent post on Twitter, Pitango Gelato should be open at Eastern Market in a few weeks. Pitango is the local chain of frozen treat shops that offers gelatos and sorbets made from […]
If you have ever awakened and wondered why Capitol Hill has a sad dearth of places where you can sink your teeth into the yielding but satisfying crunch of a macaron cookie, wonder no more, ye snooty masses: The Sweet Lobby is here to make your picky snacking dreams come true. Once you walk into […]
In case you decided to spend your evening doing something a bit more fun than sitting through a community meeting, here is what you missed: The ANC and Hill Center agreed on a voluntary agreement for a liquor license, displeasing a very vocal group of neighbors; the decision on supporting a fast food exemption to […]