There’s a reason Twitter—and our listserv—was all a-buzz when the Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar suffered from a kitchen-destroying fire last month. The spot is one of several businesses that makes Capitol Hill more than a breeding ground for aspiring and veteran politicians, but also makes it a neighborhood, with familiar faces and close histories. […]
All you frites freaks, mussels mavens, and waffle wishers take heed: Belgian Restaurant Week DC kicks off July 15 and offers seven days of European delicacies without even leaving the comfort of our Hill neighborhood. Belga Cafe, Granville Moore’s, and Le Pain Quotidien are among the eleven restaurants and embassies that will host a number of […]
Holy moly is it ever hard to get back into the swing of things after a week away. Minimal email and internet and no Facebook or Twitter for 8 days. I think we all need to unplug more often! It’s amazing how wonderful the beach is when you’re not scrolling through emails on your blackberry. […]
Neighbors around the intersection of 8th Street and Maryland Avenue NE say they are being forced inside this summer because of a rat problem that appears to stem from unsanitary practices at the 7-Eleven on that corner. David Holmes, Chairman of ANC 6A, contacted me to let me know how out of control the problem […]
Okay all you shutterbugs, proud parents, and nosy neighbors – start snapping photos for the first (annual?) The Hill Is Home Summer Photo Contest. We’d love to see what you capture over the summer months and we have great prizes as incentive. Think of it as an online gallery opening, or just a way for […]