Pound Coffee has been quietly spicing up the lunch scene in NoMa with its “comfort food from around the world.” With Falafel Fridays, Curry Wednesdays and one dish prepared for lunch (veggie versions available) they’ve gotten quite the lunch following at their current location. Add to the fact that they’re the only coffee shop on […]
This afternoon, as the kids and I made our some-Tuesdays stop at Mr. Henry’s for macaroni and cheese with a side of adult conversation, we made a point of checking out the former Locanda storefront. Ah, Locanda: I still mourn you. Where else within a short walk of my house will I go to be […]
“Belgium has the best beer in the world,” declared Bart Vandaele, the owner and head chef at Belga Café, as we sat down at his restaurant’s bar. “This is a fact.” Such statements help explain why Vandaele recently was awarded membership in the Knighthood of the Brewers’ Mash Staff, the modern-day incarnation of Belgium’s centuries-old […]
…to nominate your favorite Hill business for the 2nd Annual HILLY AWARDS. From now until October 1, you are invited to nominate your favorite Capitol Hill businesses for inclusion on the official ballot. This year, two categories have been added to the slate. The categories are as follows: Restaurant of the Year Service Provider of […]
When I was growing up, my mom flew in her favorite coffee — French Market — from her home town because she discovered that the roast they shipped around the country was a different, weaker blend. That was my first lesson in how particular people’s coffee preferences can be. And with the wide range of […]