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 […]
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 […]
Ah, Father’s Day – yet another holiday made up by greeting card companies. Actually, the U.S. government does recognize Dad’s Day as an official holiday thanks to President Johnson in 1966. It was anchored to the third Sunday in June in 1972. A true holiday for dad would provide for a 3-day weekend, but we […]
“After 14 years on Capitol Hill, The Village Gallery will be closing at the end of July,” said Claire Southerlin, who owns the shop with her husband, Alan Braley. Southerlin and Braley are currently looking for buyers for both the property and the remaining art collection, which is currently made up mainly of Braley’s watercolor, […]