Let’s start by saying that this column is woefully, unabashedly late. I first tried Fancy Radish, the not-nearly-as-new-as-it-was-back-in-May restaurant at the Apollo on H Street, 600 H Street NE, in early June. Why am I choosing to share my first bite now? Coincidentally, the Michelin Guide announced its picks for Bib Gourmand restaurants around DC […]
From Barred in DC Radici, the Italian market/cafe in the heart of Eastern Market, is set to add liquor to its menu, in connection with expanded dinner service. The spot, at the corner 7th and C Streets SE, received ANC 6B support at Tuesday’s monthly meeting for a change in its liquor license so that […]
Back at the end of April, we said forever goodbye to Church & State, one of Erik Holzherr’s quirky/clever-themed bars. The tucked-away, semi-secret, church-decorated bar had been around since 2011 and had some of the best martinis I’ve ever had. If you’re feeling particularly nostalgic, read this write-up of the opening from, *sniiffff,* We Love […]
So, it’s a Wednesday and what’s for dinner? Lavagna makes the decision easy for you all month with their charity Dine Out Program. This month’s benefactor is Capitol Hill Group Ministry. Each Wednesday during June Lavagna will donate 10% of its proceeds to CHGM to support its work to prevent and end homelessness in the District. If […]
Cross-posted from Barred in DC The 201 Bar closes its doors on Friday, June 15th. Originally opened in 2003 as “Lounge 201” (before a summer 2012 make-over), the subterranean watering hole on Capitol Hill near Union Station has long welcomed Senate staffers and lobbyists for after-work happy hours as well as many private events over […]