11 Aug 2010

Things We Take For Granted: Pete’s Diner and Carryout

Washington, DC is justly criticized for lacking the lunch places and corner delis of other major American cities. Blame it on the growth of the Federal Government (among about a zillion other reasons). As the gov’met grew, they tore down rows and rows of hash slinging dives, restaurants, chop suey palaces, and so on; in […]


28 Jul 2010

Things We Take for Granted: Prego

You may remember me from my post about sandwiches a few months back. After that post I was actually referred to as “the girl who hates sandwiches,” but that couldn’t be any further from the truth. I love my staples from home — Macaroni with red gravy and ricotta, pizza with extra cheese, cheesesteaks with […]


27 Aug 2009

Things We Take for Granted – Banana Cafe

This may or may not become a regular feature that takes a look at some of our neighborhood’s more established spots.  I’d like to shine a light on some Hill institutions (for better or worse) that we’re lucky enough to take for granted. Banana Cafe has been a Barracks Row mainstay since before we called […]


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