The restaurant on the east end of Lincoln Park, which was for many years the Park Cafe, should be the most neighborhood-y of neighborhood spots. So when we went to check out the new incarnation, Ninnella, we did so with our neighbors in tow. Let’s first dispense with the obvious, Ninnella: you’re open now, so […]
In my recent roundup of new restaurant openings I mentioned Beuchert’s Saloon, which is expected to open in the next couple of weeks at 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, the old Capitol Hill Art & Frame store. Flanked by Pound the Hill and Mattress Discounters (how is that place lasted so long??), and with its windows […]
It was a night of glitz and glamor, Hill-style. Sparkly dresses, leopard-print stilettos, some awesome paisley print tux pants and a feather boa or two. Toss in a couple of Councilmembers, plus all the class that comes with taking over the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Yes, it was the 3rd Annual Hilly Awards, where we […]
You cast votes online and during the H Street and Barracks Row Festivals, so now the results are in on the people and places you have nominated as your Hill favorites. Between October 1st and 28th, you’ll be able to go online to choose the winner in each category. The awards will be presented on […]
After many discussions about the lack of true bakeries and sweet shops, it looks like the Hill will soon have more than we may know what to do with. On 8th Street alone we will soon have Hello Cupcake, Sweet Lobby, 32 Below (frozen yogurt) and Spring Mill Bread. Spring Mill Bread, the latest to […]