I was excited when two neighborhood friends invited me to have dinner with them at Ambar. It isn’t every day you eat at a place specializing in modern Balkan cuisine. What followed was a pleasant dining experience that included energetic service, lovely cocktails, and quite an array of flavors. Ambar opened in January in the space formerly occupied […]
“You’re actually from D.C.?” If I only had a dollar for every time I heard that one. And no, I am not actually all that rare in being a D.C. native. A lot of D.C. — and Hill — natives have made their way back after college or spending a few years living elsewhere. Some […]
Think Local First has announced finalists for their second StartUP Kitchen, and now you can be part of our version of a local food reality show. Monday, February 25th, at 6:30p, the three finalists will be judged live at Tabula Rasa on Barracks Row (731 8th Street, SE) in a Chopping Block Competition. A limited […]
Love it, hate it, one thing’s for sure: you can’t escape it. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re counting down the days until Cupid’s arrival, hopefully you’re planning to celebrate Hill style. You know the drill with restaurant reservations on Valentine’s Day. If you haven’t made one already, you might be out […]
Tomorrow the Atlas is partnering with area businesses once again for the second annual INTERSECTIONS on the Hill event. H Street and Capitol Hill businesses are helping to spread the word about the Atlas’ 12 day all-arts festival. Visit these businesses, make an in-store purchase and you will receive a discount to the Festival. Participating […]