I always welcome the addition of more sweet treat shops on the Hill, so its sad to see this one go. Capitol Hill Bakery (previously Café Roma) is closing its cupcake storefront this Sunday (Oct 30th). Having opened a couple of months ago, management says the location (411 18th Street NE) wasn’t conducive to retail […]
From the narrow, intimate feel of Lola’s Barracks Row to the soon-to-come revamped Hawk ‘n’ Dove, Xavier Cervera’s establishments have become temptingly unavoidable on the Hill. Although many have mocked the seemingly extensive use of wood milwork, it’s undeniable that his places are comfortable and offer great food, stiff drinks, and great Happy Hour specials. […]
This isn’t the first time I’ve expounded upon the joys of Capital Bikeshare, but I’m back to the topic with good reason — DDOT has announced 32 new bikeshare locations will be added in the district, 18 of which will include larger stations with more bikes for rent. The expansion is the first since the […]
If you’re interested in taking advantage of the booming H Street corridor with your own business aspirations, now is your big chance — and apparently you don’t have to go broke doing it. DC is introducing an incentive program to build retail on H Street, NE, currently home to trendy hotspots like H Street Country […]
Like them (or not) food trucks have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill lately, and the culinary offerings go way beyond the traditional $2.50 for a hot dog, chips and soda (not that there’s anything wrong with this option at times!) From sweet treats (Curbside Cupcakes I’m talking to you) to delectable lobster rolls […]