Entries Tagged as '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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Tags: Best of DC·business·Food·FUN·restaurants·Shops·sports
Have you been reading our March Maddness series? The voting is going strong, so go here and catch up! There are certain places on Capitol Hill you know you’ll rub elbows with the people who someday may be president. And then there are others you go and you’ll rub elbows with those who were once [...]
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Tags: bars·Capitol Lounge·favorite bar on the hill·march madness·Nightlife·Union Pub·yum
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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Tags: Batter Bowl Bakery·favorite foods·Good Stuff Eatery·Hill eats·Matchbox·Pretzel Bakery·Tortilla Cafe·Wisdom
In news that will surprise virtually no one, Barnes & Noble, which was planning to close earlier in 2012, has finally pulled the plug on its Union Station location. The store will close its doors on Friday, March 1st. According to a staff member at the Union Station B&N, the store is slated to become [...]
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Tags: B&N·Barnes & Noble·closing·H&M·retail·Union Station/NOMA
Think Local First has announced finalists for their second StartUP Kitchen, and now you can be part of our version of a local food reality show. Monday, February 25th, at 6:30p, the three finalists will be judged live at Tabula Rasa on Barracks Row (731 8th Street, SE) in a Chopping Block Competition. A limited [...]
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Tags: Barracks Row·business·entrepreneur·Food·Hello Cupcake·restaurants
Love it, hate it, one thing’s for sure: you can’t escape it. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re counting down the days until Cupid’s arrival, hopefully you’re planning to celebrate Hill style. You know the drill with restaurant reservations on Valentine’s Day. If you haven’t made one already, you might be out [...]
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Tags: Barracks Row·Food·H Street·restaurants·Valentine's Day
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 together chefs and mixologists from tens of DC establishments for a night of eating and drinking that benefits Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, which aims to end [...]
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Tags: Share Our Strength·Taste of the Market·Taste of the Nation·union market
After more than a year of construction and bumpy car and bike rides across Columbus Circle, it looks like streetscaping improvements to the Union Station front entrance are approaching an endpoint. The Hill is Home snapped a picture of the upgraded crosswalk and roadway this morning. It looks a lot smoother than the hodgepodge of [...]
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Tags: construction·DDOT·streetscaping·Union Station/NOMA
Union Station is an iconic example of classical architecture in the District, the business-end of the facility is less than appealing to look at. Some major renovations and additions have been proposed that will significantly alter the character of the north side of the station, and tonight the public is invited to an Open House [...]
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Tags: redevelopment·trains·Union Station/NOMA
What little things make a difference to you when you’re traveling? Understanding that the little things can mean everything, DoubleTree by Hilton asked travelers what “little things” would improve their travel experience and created a unique experience for consumers nationwide based on their responses. On May 14, 2012, the Little Things Project tour will stop [...]
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Tags: DoubleTree·Free food·Hilton·Little Things·Union Station/NOMA
