I wasn’t much a fan of The Chesapeake Room when it first opened. The oversized chairs on the patio, while beautiful, were uncomfortable and put you too far away from your dining companion. The food was ordinary. The drinks were fine. Then Xavier Cervera left (sort of) the restaurant empire he built… Long story short, […]
Four years may feel like light-years away in the life of a blog. Sometimes, when we look back in this column, it’s a marvel to see just how many things have changed in the neighborhood. This week is one of those weeks. Four years ago, we covered a meeting of neighborhood businesses and stakeholders hosted […]
This past Saturday (April 30) was the third annual Taste of 8th event organized by Barracks Row Main Street on 8th Street SE. Twenty restaurants, stores, and soon-to-be eateries participated, offering a sample of food and/or drink for $5. Those who were more curious or more voracious could get five tastes for $20. The turnout […]