Despite today’s return to chilly temps, in theory winter is over. Spring, you’ve made yourself known, but no need to be so shy. In fact, this weekend would be the perfect time for you to unpack for good and grant us a lovely weather weekend by which to enjoy Easter brunch. I’ve written this brunch […]
Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill. Speaking as someone who lives on Capitol Hill in a long narrow house, I always perk up when I see a […]
Dear Capitol Hill: this has just been brutal. Rookie bars have threatened the status quo, but we arrive at the FOAMY FOUR part of the tournament with three heavyweights alive and well. Only Beuchert’s Saloon, which opened back in March of 2013, can be declared a rookie. So, wow! CONGRATULATIONS, YOU GUYS! You really know how […]
In a high density area with little public space greenery, the Wylie Street Community Garden is a small, urban oasis. Located just north of H Street at 13th, NE, and diagonal to the R.L. Christian Library site, the garden sits on an undeveloped end lot owned by the H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC) but […]
“Kid friendly” dining has taken on a whole new meaning since I recently became a mom. I used to think it meant a couple of basic things — does the restaurant have a kids menu? And are high chairs provided? But I’ve quickly learned that bringing your baby or child out to eat, especially if they aren’t yet walking, is about a lot more than […]