I didn’t know what to expect when I went to DC-3 for a sneak peek tonight. I love me some encased meats – I dream about Hot Doug’s in Chicago – but I didn’t really know how the Matchbox/Ted’s team would interpret the hot dog. I knew the American classic was in good hands, I […]
After Halloween it seems as though we slip into a sort of holiday vortex, where parties and presents take hold of our lives and we forget to appreciate all the wonderful things that make late fall and early winter, particularly the days between November 1 and December 31, wonderful–things like cool weather, warm fireplaces and […]
Around for (officially) just under a year, Aesthetic Answers already has under its belt two of Eastern Market’s busiest gathering places, a Hilly Award nomination and the logo for the premier and, well, only blog covering all of Capitol Hill. Owners Amy and Scott Herbert are a creative combination with great variety and depth, offering […]
Thanks to a reader who brought this to my attention. It seems that 8th Street LLC is applying for a tavern license for the 8th Street Bar and Grill, which will replace Capitol Hill Sporting Goods at 727 8th Street SE. According to the application, this will be a, “new tavern with American cuisine, dancing […]
Colder temperatures are upon us, and it will just get colder (well, until sometime in 2011). Many of us spend time turning off exterior water supplies and covering patio furniture, but how many people take a few hours to winterize their homes each fall? Spending some time sealing cracks and topping off (or replacing) insulation […]