Fun for your Humpday: Celebrating!
Yet another Wednesday upon is, with its infamous “wedgie” placement… but hey! Cheer up you guys! Here is a short list of things to get excited about: 1. THE WEEKEND, DUH! 2. The fact that today’s...
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Photo courtesy of EDENS Two weeks of conventions are coming to an end and our wonkier neighbors will be back in town flush with that partisan-high. How best to distract them and ourselves from these...
View ArticleGet a “Taste of the Market”
originally uploaded to flickr.com by Jason Rosenberg One of the more popular charitable events held each year is the Taste of the Nation DC evening at the National Building Museum. The party brings...
View ArticleLast Chance for Summer (Pt. 1)
Photo by Sharee Lawler. Believe it or not, we are on the back side of summer. Just a few more weeks left to enjoy all the delightful cliches of the warmer months. I, personally, detest summer. I...
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It seems like it was just yesterday we were planning our Memorial Day barbecue, and now here we are sending out a Save the Date for the Labor Day backyard party. There are just a few more weeks to...
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Yum. Uploaded to flickr.com by Eric Sidle. There’s a lot going on in the world of food these days on Capitol Hill (okay, the entire city but we have to focus here folks). Sometimes we here at The Hill...
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Originally uploaded to flickr by Enesse Bhe. IF you’re still in town, you know the drill. The city has emptied, so get out there and enjoy: At the Atlas, this is the last weekend of Oscar Wilde’s...
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We’re shocked too! Lots of food news this week! Photo originally uploaded to flickr.com by Ben Sutherland. Back to school, back to work, and back to eating. Chefs and restaurant owners are busy...
View ArticleFall Festival Round-Up
Fun in the sun at last year’s H Street Festival. Photo by María Helena Carey September brings lots of annual milestones – the first day of autumn, kids going back to school, Congress grumbling back to...
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originally uploaded to flickr.com by foodtruckapp. It’s the week for sweets, as we trick-or-treat our way through Capitol Hill. What’s sweeter than new sweets being offered on the Hill? Read on. If...
View ArticleFirst Bite: Ris Arrives at Union Market
Photo courtesy Twitter user @RisUnionMkt Mention the name Ris Lacoste, and you’re likely to find more than just a few fans of her cooking. Lacoste’s Foggy Bottom restaurant, Ris, is best known for...
View ArticleDate Night on Capitol Hill
Sure, date night and Capitol Hill are not synonymous — especially for this mom of two who hasn’t been on a date in a very, very long time — but that isn’t stopping Destination DC and Living Social...
View ArticleYour Guide to DC Beer Week on Capitol Hill
Beer nerds, rejoice! You have a week’s worth of drinking ahead of you. Next week is DC Beer Week, now in its sixth year of existence. And, if you live on Capitol Hill, you have a distinct advantage....
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Chef
Pretty Rancho Gordo beans from Salt and Sundry for the discerning chef. Do you have someone on your list who subscribes to ten or more food-related newsletters? Are they more likely to pick up Food and...
View ArticleFirst Bite: The BBQ Joint at Union Market
Alison runs a wine consulting business called Bon Vivant DC out of her Capitol Hill home. In addition to teaching wine classes and conducting private wine events for her clients, Alison publishes a...
View ArticleGet Campy Under the Canopy — April 23
When all of us at Casey Trees were thinking of the best way to toast both Arbor Day and the individuals who work tirelessly to re-tree D.C., we instantly thought, “Let’s throw a party!” And that’s...
View ArticleTwo Rivers PCS Framing the Future Gala
Saturday April 25th Two Rivers Public Charter School hosts its 11th annual Framing the Future gala. This year the event has moved from the school’s contemporary elementary school building at 4th and...
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Photo by Jim Havard on Flickr Eater DC noticed a Reddit conversation about bottomless brunches with some strong opinions about Capitol Hill locations. JDLand reported that Delegate Eleanor Holmes...
View ArticleHow to Spend a Perfect Sunday at Union Market
If you haven’t been to Union Market yet for a Mason Dixie biscuit or ice cream from Trickling Springs Creamery, run… don’t walk! But perhaps save it for a Sunday because I’ve discovered a great...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Cook
Once again I have taken on the task of telling you what you should be getting the cooks in your life. While I stand by Last Year’s Guide there is always room for improvement. Here are some ideas for...
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