You’ve read Maria’s post about our own version of March Madness. And if you haven’t, get caught up here! The Ugly Mug & Lola’s aren’t just competing for your vote, they’re also sharing some prime real estate along Barracks Row. In last year’s “Favorite Bar on the Hill” match up, The Ugly Mug beat out [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·bars·best bars on the hill·favorite bar on the hill·Nightlife
I was excited when two neighborhood friends invited me to have dinner with them at Ambar. It isn’t every day you eat at a place specializing in modern Balkan cuisine. What followed was a pleasant dining experience that included energetic service, lovely cocktails, and quite an array of flavors. Ambar opened in January in the space formerly occupied [...]
Tags: Ambar·Balkan·Barracks Row·drink·first bite·Food
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·Food·H Street·restaurants·Valentine's Day
Living close to Barracks Row is both a blessing and a curse (although the curse might just be my laziness but I digress). The point is, I love having so many restaurant and bar options (ok and cupcake shops) all within walking distance from my house, but I do wonder if the convenience factor makes [...]
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Just on the heels of our round-up of new restaurants coming to 8th Street, when I wondered how much longer it would be until Tash and Nooshi finally open, Barracks Row Main Street announced that Tash will have their grand opening on Thursday, January 31. And if you want an early taste, stop by tonight, [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·new restaurants
My dog gets a stocking hung by the fire just like everyone else in our family. In fact, at the home of a family member, the dogs get their own tiny Christmas tree complete with special dog themed ornaments but I recognize some might see this as a tad overboard. Point being, when you’re breaking [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·H Street·holidays·Pets
The weather was perfect: the first day of fall brought along with it late-springlike warmth and the bluest sky. The food was plentiful: you could have lobster rolls with soft-serve ice cream; get a funnel cake or a kabob or barbecue; or stroll into one of the many eateries with their doors wide open onto [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·Barracks Row Fall Festival·DC State Fair·FUN·photography
If you live on the Hill and count a four legged friend as a member of your family, chances are good you’ve been to Metro Mutts to stock up on food, treats and toys for your pet. Did you know they also offer dog and pet sitting services? And they’re in need of new [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·business·H Street·Pets
Barracks Row is about to see some new business on the block, and that may be welcome news for neighbors who have seen months of construction at two prominent retail posts on 8th Street. The Prince of Petworth reported that Yes! Organic Market and Chipotle are expected to open in the coming days… or could it be weeks? [...]
Tags: Barracks Row·Barracks Row Main Street·Chipotle·New Business·Yes! Organic Market
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