Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appeared on her blog Vine Art. Finally – some honest to goodness winter weather may blow our way this week! Even if it doesn’t actually snow, it looks like things will be […]
Congratulations to Winnette and Timothy McIntosh, owners of The Sweet Lobby, for their win on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars! In the competition that aired on Sunday night, they went up against three other bakeries to create “Year of the Dragon” themed cupcakes. The judges were won over by the innovative flavors and the general […]
By Rebecca Thomas Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is in exactly one week. And Capitol Hill has no shortage of options to woo your (potential) sweetheart. To guarantee availability, place your order now for flowers, although the shops will certainly be well stocked for walk-ins. Tired of roses? Tulips are one of the […]
You’ve tasted their macarons. You’ve sipped their hot cocoa (voted one of the best in DC, mind you). You may have even tasted their elegant madeleines. Now it’s time for the owners of The Sweet Lobby to show what they are made of on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” This Sunday after the Super Bowl, […]
I love diners. I love breakfast food. And I have loved Capital City Diner ever since the owners brought the 1940s-era diner to DC. Sadly, they have just announced that thy will be closing up shop and this weekend will be their last. Last call for the Super Happy Fat Boy Breakfast. Thankfully, there may be […]