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Open House Round-Up for 5/12/13

May 12th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, DC, Eastern Market

Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill. 635 South Carolina Ave SE could be an interesting opportunity for someone with a little vision. Located in the “heart of [...]

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Conviction in the T.C. Maslin case

May 3rd, 2013 · No Comments · DC, Eastern Market

In this blog we usually stick to the lighter side of things. We love our neighborhood and all the fun, interesting or stimulating things there are to do and eat. We love revisiting our neighborhood’s history as well. We are vested in the future, but also in retaining the quirky character that has made so [...]

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The Best of Capitol Hill

April 12th, 2013 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill North, Capitol Hill South, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC, Eastern Market, H Street, Near Northeast/Atlas District, Stadium Armory, Union Station/NOMA

When the Washington City Paper Best of DC list is announced, I’m quick to review the winners. For me, and I’m sure for many of you, it is exciting to see Capitol Hill represented in so many categories. I am excited for and proud of the storefronts, restaurants, festivals, shows and more that I frequent [...]

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Favorite Bar on the Hill: Update

April 10th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill North, Capitol Hill South, DC, Eastern Market, H Street, Near Northeast/Atlas District

Hello everyone! Just in case you’re joining us now, here is our fascinating sports update, minus the gruesome injuries! When we started off with our Boozy Sixteen, we never imagined we would see vote counts in the thousands! You guys sure love your bars! Some of the matches were very civil: the Tune Inn Vs. [...]

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March Madness: The Tune Inn Vs. Tunnicliff’s Tavern

April 1st, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill South, DC, Eastern Market

Did you miss the original March Madness post? If so, go here and catch up! So…. the Tune Inn vs. Tunnicliff’s. Where to begin? It seems I have painted myself into a corner because these places are hard to write about. In short, they are both pretty amazing, welcoming, and overall wonderful places. Tunnicliff’s, located [...]

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Get Your Feet Wet with a One-Time CHAW Event

March 20th, 2013 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill South, Eastern Market

By Megan Cheek of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7th Street, SE) presents a colorful assortment of one-time experiences this spring to give you a small taste of what we have to offer.  Explore the arts with Burlesque, Tarantella, painting, cabaret, harmonica, and more. CHAW has been building community [...]

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First Bite: Beuchert’s Saloon

March 15th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill, DC, Eastern Market

The farm-to-table dining movement lands smack in the middle of Capitol Hill with the opening of Beuchert’s Saloon on Pennsylvania Avenue SE.  Yes, this long, narrow eatery occupies what was an art and frame shop, but that space years ago was a true speakeasy, serving homemade alcohol to those who made their way through a [...]

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The Hill’s Best Eats

March 11th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, DC, Eastern Market, H Street, New Hill East, Union Station/NOMA

Last week The Washington Post created a veritable desert island list of foods that “every Washingtonian must try.”  While we aren’t a city known for a plethora of native foods, the 40 Eats feature in the Weekend section outlined a wide variety of dishes that shape our metropolitan area.  Showcasing the melting pot that the [...]

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East City Art: The Artists of Eastern Market

March 7th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, DC, Eastern Market

By Zofie Lang, East City Art On weekends, outside its gorgeous Victorian building, Eastern Market is buzzing with activity. Hipsters, tourists, Capitol Hill residents and young families all stroll the grounds, many bringing dogs and children in tow. Eastern Market is the heart of Capitol Hill, and as such, it is essential to the community. Like [...]

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Hill’s Eye View: Hipity Hopity

March 4th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market

Who can believe Easter is just around the corner? While Peeps on my plate make me want to wretch, the various displays of Peep art in our fair city leave me grinning. More, more! And while you’re at it, add your spring whimsies to the THIH flickr group.

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