Woohoo! Long weekend! I mean, let’s stop for a moment and be thankful for labor. And what better way to honor hard work and long hours than by stretching a two-day break into three? Lots of people will be heading out of town for one more dip at the shore, but if you’re hanging on [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Barracks Row'
The To-Do List
August 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, H Street
Ah the quiet days of August. Congress is out, the last family vacations are under way before the start of school, and it’s hot and muggy so few people want to be outdoors. Oh, are you still here too? If you plan on hanging around the Hill this coming weekend, here are few fun things [...]
Tags: beer·dance·movies·restaurant week·To Do List·to-do·weekend
greenHILLhome: Green To-Go
August 10th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, H Street
“Ordering out” is a common occurrence in many households. In our home we find ourselves phoning in an order at the end of a long week (especially during the school year) or Saturdays at lunch, though there are exceptions to those patterns. As I reached for a helping of moo shu pork a week or [...]
Barracks Row Main Street Wins National Trust Citation
August 5th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Barracks Row
Barracks Row Main Street has received the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Program accreditation for 2010. The program was set up to recognize business groups and local revitalization organizations that have strengthened the neighborhood economy and protected historic buildings. Barracks Row Main Street is evaluated annually by DC Main Streets, an organization [...]
Things We Take for Granted: Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
August 4th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Barracks Row
When I hear about the temperatures my friends who live in India endure, first I thank God for the prevalence of air conditioning and toilets here in the US. Then, turning my thoughts to the country’s gustatory gifts, I marvel at the powers of the diverse country’s food. The way the flavors that dance on [...]
Just Fill This Thing Out, OK?
August 3rd, 2010 · 3 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, Union Station/NOMA
Hey! You! Yeah, you! That’s right, I know you’re flipping through your bookmarks, checking Facebook, clicking on your Twitter feed, desperate for something to amuse you. Well, nothing is happening. Nothing is going to happen. No matter how many times you click refresh. So why don’t you hook me up and fill out this survey [...]
Tags: Circulator·DDOT·Navy Yard·transportation·Union Station/NOMA
Riding Around the Hill for a Good Cause (and FUN!)
July 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, H Street
Do you have $20 burning in your pocket, a bike, and an earnest desire to make life a little better for many? Then Hill and Go Seek is the event for you! On Saturday, August 28th from 5-8 pm, two-person teams will go around Capitol Hill, trying to complete the fastest route between ten points [...]
A Barbershop Duet, Part Two: Sneed’s 8th and I
July 21st, 2010 · 6 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill
You may remember my post from a couple of weeks ago, on the experience of getting a haircut (vicariously) at Brice’s Barbershop. Today, I will tell you about Sneed’s Barbershop, at 8th and I Streets, SE. Where Brice’s is a loud, colorful affair, Sneed’s is a subdued one. The space is tidy and stark, with [...]
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Hello Cupcake to Open on Barracks Row
June 22nd, 2010 · 13 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill
Barracks Row Main Street announced the news yesterday on their Twitter account — Hello Cupcake will be opening a second location at 705 8th Street, SE, one of the three storefronts previously occupied by Capitol Hill Bikes. According to Barracks Row Main Street, they hope to open for business in two or three months. I [...]
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Celebrate with Dads on Sunday
June 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, DC, Union Station/NOMA
Ah, Father’s Day — honoring dads across the globe for all they do with cliché greeting cards that poke fun at falling asleep in a recliner, not reading maps for directions, and not reading instruction manuals. The annual celebration of all things paternal can be traced back to 1910, though it wasn’t made an official [...]
