We here at The Hill Is Home take our right to vote very seriously. Some things like democracy make America a wonderful place to live. Nothing is more wonderful, though, than the taste of a freshly baked pop-tart on Election Day, the filling slowly dripping down your hand and arm as you cast your vote […]
Wow, Capitol Hill! There has been absolutely no shortage of drama since we started our BAR MADNESS tournament a little over a week ago! There have been upsets, head-to-heads, bitter tears and awesome voter turnouts! Let’s pause for a moment and hope you guys care as much about voting in the primaries as you do […]
BAR MADNESS started on Thursday and it’s been a nail-biter all along, despite several major glitches. Not only did we manage to FUBAR our bracket by neglecting to include THE PUG and reader-favorite Toki Underground in our line-up. They were added to the voting mix late, and The Pug won this add-on bracket. With the addition […]
UPDATED: WE GOT TOO EXCITED. It’s that time of year where predictions fly and people dream and pretend they care about college basketball. Last year was our first “bar madness” tournament and H Street staple The Pug was our runaway winner. This year we’re trying something a little more streamlined: thirty-two THIRTY-FOUR! neighborhood bars vying for […]
Hill Inspired Recipes is a news series featuring recipes from Capitol Hill’s neighborhood restaurants and bars. This recipe is inspired by a delicious dish at Cava Mezze, one of my favorite restaurants on Barracks Row. The first time I went there with my fiance, we overdosed on their spicy harissa spread with endless pita bread, and […]