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Hill’s Eye View: Working for the Weekend

May 20th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast

The temperatures are going up and the boys of summer will be back in town this weekend. Quench your Monday thirst with a cold one, gratis of the THIH Flickr pool. Add your own homage to boys or beverages right here.  

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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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Big Board Announces Latest Beer Dinner

March 13th, 2013 · No Comments · H Street

Ever since The Big Board hosted a fast food beer dinner with the brewers at Chocolate City well over a year ago, my better half and I have eagerly awaited their next brewery collaboration.  Last night we were rewarded by walking in the door moments after the menu was finalized for this month’s event. On [...]

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Five Questions: Upcoming Renovation at St. Mark’s

January 25th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill South

If you have walked by St. Mark’s Church on the corner of 3rd and A Streets SE recently, you may have noticed some new arrivals – three trailers have taken up residence in the church’s courtyard.  A major building renovation is underway that affects not only church members and neighbors, but also the wider Capitol [...]

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Hill Buzz

October 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill

JDLand reported that Vida Fitness is officially coming to  12Twelve at the Yards in 2014. Greater Greater Washington discussed how Hine will be a major factor in the upcoming ANC election. Young & Hungry did some digging to spoil a scuttlebutt that Old Dominion Brewhouse is coming to Union Market. Urban Turf shared the designs for the Edmond School’s [...]

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Food Trucks and Microbrews this Saturday

August 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast

As a frequent attendee, I can say there really isn’t an event or experience quite as unique as Truckeroo.  I can have Korean inspired tacos for an appetizer, a Maine-style lobster roll for dinner, and a macaron-encrusted ice cream sandwich for dessert, all while enjoying a cold beverage and listening to some cool local bands.  [...]

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Fun for your Humpday: Celebrating!

June 6th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, DC

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 Google Doodle is about the Drive-In theater! Go click on it and then remember: you can have your pick [...]

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Special, Locally-Brewed Cherry Blossom Beer Served for a Limited Time On H Street

April 19th, 2012 · No Comments · H Street

Less than a year ago Chocolate City Beer poured their first beer at a business on H Street. Now, to benefit H Street Main Street, the local brewers are making their latest brew exclusive to the neighborhood where they got their start. This Saturday, eight barrels of Sakura Washington, inspired by the 100th anniversary of [...]

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Pound the Hill Unveils Bistro and Wine Bar

February 1st, 2012 · 5 Comments · DC, Eastern Market

Picture this: You’re walking down that wide, tree-lined boulevard we call Pennsylvania Avenue. It’s spring, and you see children walk by in strollers and dogs and their owners briskly sauntering by. The sun starts to set dramatically over the Capitol. In the air, the unmistakeable scent of apple blossoms mingles with Moroccan lentils, or perhaps [...]

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Hawk ‘n’ Dove plans released: more light, less minors

September 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill

A change in ownership at the Hawk ‘n’ Dove also means several proposed design changes to one of Capitol Hill’s longest running bars. Last week, we bid farewell to the old Hawk ’n’ Dove, as news spread that Barracks Row restaurateur Xavier Cervera purchased  the bar from Stuart Long after 44 years of ownership. The [...]

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