Pret A Manger, the London chain that has been spreading through DC since 2009, will be opening at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE next spring. Cosi has been in that space for 15 years; no news yet on its closing date. Douglas Development, which owns the building stated in a press release that “Pret A Manger […]
This post is sponsored by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop By Megan Cheek Ten years ago, I moved from Georgia to Capitol Hill, took a walk in my new neighborhood, and literally stumbled upon the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Since then, I’ve been hooked as a student, employee, and now a parent. So what keeps me […]
One of the many benefits to living in DC during Congressional Recess is the slower pace of life in the city. Parking is a little easier, the Metro is a little less crowded, and many restaurants reservations are easier to acquire (or wait times are shorter at places that don’t take reservations). The Restaurant Association […]
Have gardening questions or planting needs? Matthew Roberts at Ginkgo Gardens can help you get started or keep your established garden flourishing with his knowledge and expertise. As the dog days descend upon us, I am revisiting an old adage on summertime gardening that is new to me: Weed it, Water it, and Whack it […]
There’s a lot going on in the world of food these days on Capitol Hill (okay, the entire city but we have to focus here folks). Sometimes we here at The Hill Is Home can’t even keep up. There are a lot of First Bites to write, but there are also food and establishment updates […]