Whenever Tortilla Coast, 400 First Street SE, comes up in conversation, there is a distinct crackle in the air in this Democrat bastion of a city. Many long-time neighbors have never set foot in this relaxed, often-noisy Tex-Mex restaurant located a stone’s throw from Cannon House Office Building, with the (sometimes) correct assumption that only […]
Starting tomorrow, New Morning Farms “Watkins Market” will operate all winter at the corner of E and 13th SE. The organic farmers have the same wide and seasonal variety of items: broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash, lots of greens, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, carrots and parsnips, and basics like onions and garlic. If there are still […]
Sports fan? You need to get to Willie’s. Not a sports fan? You need to get to Willie’s. Although the “Brew ‘N Que” opened in Navy Yard just last week, I’ve managed to find myself there twice already. On Sunday, I took it all in while fans representing their various football teams took in […]
Thanks to a great tip by Elevation DC, the Hill is Home learned about a new development project slated to become a café with upstairs apartments near Watkins Elementary (1247 E St. SE). We caught up with the site’s developer/owner to learn more about what he’s hoping for the space. LW: Why did you pick […]
What’s your favorite part of fall? Is it the crunching of the leaves and the pumpkin-themed everything? Is it the need to wear sweaters and boots? No, it’s the beer. Duh! They don’t call it Oktoberfest because it happens in May. If you love beer or have friends who do, go to Bardo Brewpub, 1200 […]