“It is nice to be in a second-tier city where you can be a big fish in a small pond.” –Spike Mendelsohn Capitol Hill’s own Spike Mendelsohn is the subject of today’s People’s District. Incidentally, if you’re not reading Danny Harris’s amazing blog, you should. In the interview, Spike talks about how he ended up […]
As a child, (this, of course, when being sun-smart was non-existent), one of my summer memories is playing in my grandparents’ pool as my aunt chose to stay on land in a swimsuit that exposed more than it covered as she coated herself in baby oil and let the sun bake her. Now, there are […]
If you’re a fan of reality TV and food porn, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29. “Top Chef: The Tour” will be rolling into Eastern Market for a veritable Food-a-palooza, complete with cook-offs between participating chefs. The event will also include demonstrations, raffles, games, and chances for photos and autographs with […]
Please welcome guest author Don Montouri. Don has been the race director of the Capitol Hill Classic 10K for several years. –MHC ___________ On May 15, when the last runner crosses the finish line of the Capitol Hill Classic 10k, a 32-year-old Hill tradition could come to an end. This could very well be the […]
It cannot be said enough: I hate what my neighborhood can become after 5pm, when people come from Maryland, Virginia and other areas of D.C., to enjoy the offerings on H Street. I say “can,” because on most nights all is well; on most nights I am able to find a parking spot, and I […]