31 Aug 2011

Farewell Hawk 'n' Dove — Cervera to Expand Empire

It looks like Xavier Cervera’s taste for owning a chunk of Capitol Hill is expanding beyond Barracks Row and Eastern Market.  It was announced yesterday the Hawk ‘n’ Dove will close this fall, undergo some substantial renovations, and reopen next spring under Cervera’s ownership.  Yes, one of the oldest drinking holes on the Hill will […]


29 Aug 2011

Barracks Row Welcomes New Pet Shop

Metro Mutts, which opened at 508 H St, NE in 2009, announced today that it is opening its second location on Barracks Row.  Metro Mutts is buying Pawticulars and, after a few renovations, anticipates opening in the space at 407 8th St, SE on October 1st. Owners Lee and Kelly Hartshorn and Anna Lappas-Collins are […]


26 Aug 2011

Interview with Comedian Ari Shaffir

“Oh no. The last people I want to see my act is my parents.” Silver Spring native Ari Shaffir has come to town to do two nights of his stand up act at the Atlas this weekend. So as a doting mom myself I just assumed his proud parents would be there to see their […]


22 Aug 2011

Hill Couple on HGTV's "House Hunters"

I freely admit to getting sucked in to 30-minute semi-reality shows on channels like HGTV and the Discovery Channel, and “House Hunters” is both hypnotizing and frustrating to me at the same time.  But multiple times a week, I get to accompany one or two folks and their realtors on a tour of three potential […]


17 Aug 2011

THIH Discount at Lavagna

Have you made it over to our newest Italian restaurant, Lavagna, yet?  Well now’s your chance!  Through September 15, Lavagna is offering our readers a 25% discount on their check.  The only catch is that you have to be seated between 4pm and 6pm.  So skip lunch and have an early dinner, or bring the […]


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