Living close to Barracks Row is both a blessing and a curse (although the curse might just be my laziness but I digress). The point is, I love having so many restaurant and bar options (ok and cupcake shops) all within walking distance from my house, but I do wonder if the convenience factor makes […]
Did you know today is National Pie Day? Even better, the folks at Dangerously Delicious Pies on H Street are offering a 20 percent discount on all pies today. Also, from 5 p.m. to midnight, the shop is hosting a “Date Night” special: two slices of savory and sweet pie and two drinks for $20. […]
If you are a baker or pastry chef serious about starting your own business or taking it from your home kitchen to a retail concept, Think Local First wants to help! They are now accepting applications for bakery and dessert concept business plans for the next StartUp Kitchen competition. The competition winner will get 8 […]
Growing up in the South, I have witnessed the covered dish in all its forms: church social, holiday picnic, family reunion, and sick friend. It was the answer to all ills and the basis of any reason to gather. Yet, until recently, I never quite appreciated its ability to nourish the spirit. This summer, I […]
Whether you’re shopping for the chef who has everything or someone who’s just learning kitchen basics, there are plenty of Hill Holiday gift items for the cook. Of course any holiday shopping trip wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Hill’s Kitchen. The local shop carries a number of kitchenware products, some unique to Capitol […]