Need a reason to drink Capitol Hill? It seems the organizers of DC Beer Week are giving you every opportunity possible to sample one-of-a-kind beers. With so many tastings and samplings going on this week, we had to recap them here. Maybe you want to learn how to make beer, or maybe you just want […]
Its nearly impossible to believe August is already here and that back to school time is around the corner. But before you spend the rest of the month soaking up as much summer sun as possible, you might want to consider blocking off some time on Saturday August 24th to volunteer at a DC Public […]
The Hill has no shortage of good quality wine stores. Many of them are wonderful and a few are renowned for their selection and service beyond the confines of Ward 6. But a new Barracks Row spot, DCanter – A Wine Boutique, which opened on July 16 in the old Backstage costume shop space, offers […]
Setting out to dominate the south side of the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Spike Mendelsohn’s new concept strayed from the comfort/fast food food formula and ventured a bit more upscale: Béarnaise, located at 315 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, is a steak-and-frites bistro with a well-stocked bar. Formerly in the space of Thai Roma (which […]
It’s 6 p.m. on a Tuesday. You’re tired; it’s been a long day at work and you’re reaching for your nearest smartphone, laptop or tablet to order takeout from a food delivery app. If this is you during any given week, I’m here to say: “Step away from the Seamless.” Capitol Hill, which prides itself […]