On Saturday, Metro Mutts opens its second Hill location, setting up shop on Barracks Row at 407 8th Street, SE. They will be celebrating with opening day cider and fall treats for pets and their humans. Co-owner Lee Hartshorn gave me a sneak peek of the work in progress on Wednesday night and I can […]
Has anyone else felt like climbing into a clothes dryer this month? With over ten inches of rain we’ve endured one of the soggiest Septembers on record. Perhaps that means we are in for a wonderful October, with autumn now officially here and the promise of cooler temperatures and picturesque foliage. We can hope at […]
No doubt the culinary confections you churn out at home are delicious (well I know mine are and even if they’re not I generally eat them anyway) but how about taking your baking skills to the next level? The Hello Cupcake level. Now you can as the 8th Street location is offering cupcake classes. If […]
September has arrived, and with the comes nicer weather and the desire to be outside enjoying the crisp breezes and perhaps a deep-fried Oreo or three. Fortunately, those desires and many more can be satiated by the many street festivals coming our way in the next few weeks. Many of these special events are planned […]
Last week, post earthquake, fellow THIHer Liz Festa and I were lucky enough to attend an event at one of Barracks Row’s newest restaurants, Lavagna, and try a few of their dishes. Owner Stephen Cheung, also of Fusion Grill, is very excited about his newest restaurant and wanted to introduce a few key items of […]