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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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Is Your Capitol Hill Business Open During Snowquester?

March 6th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, DC

Are you a Capitol Hill business planning to stay open during today’s snow storm? Let The Hill is Home know, and our editors will list your hours of operations, snow storm specials, and any other important details as part of our ‘What’s Open’ post this afternoon.  Please let us know by 1pm!

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Be There for Live Judging of StartUP Kitchen Finalists

February 21st, 2013 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, 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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Local Businesses Turn to YOU for Funding

January 18th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill

I think we’ve all heard stories about a startup video and online fundraising campaign that launches a small business or creative artist’s latest project.  They’re just the type of populist, bootstrapping stories we all love.  A personal favorite is one my husband ran across a year ago:  Dollar Shave Club.  (Yeah, its Friday, so go [...]

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Hawk ‘n’ Dove, Opening Tomorrow

January 16th, 2013 · 21 Comments · Capitol Hill

Some in our fair community would say that this is not a reopening. To quote resident curmudgeon Tim Krepp, this is “a Hawk ‘n’ Dove-themed bar.” Perhaps it’s not even that: the new Hawk ‘n’ Dove, brought to us all by Xavier Cervera of Senart’s, the Chesapeake Room, and many others, doesn’t have much left [...]

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StartUp Market on H Street TOMORROW!

November 30th, 2012 · No Comments · H Street

Anacostia’s loss is H Street’s gain.  Due to a problem with DDOT (thanks DC gov), the first of a series of four StartUp Markets sponsored by Think Local First will be at HR-57 tomorrow, Saturday, from noon to 4pm.  HR-57 is located at 1007 H Street, NE. StartUp Market is a temporary one-day market that [...]

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Red Palace to Close at The End of The Year

November 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, H Street

The Red Palace confirmed today on its Facebook page that it will be closing at the end of the year. So if you have never made it to one of their burlesque shows, now is the time. No word yet on what will open next in the spot but we’ll let you know as soon [...]

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Call for Dog Walkers at Metro Mutts

September 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Barracks Row, H Street

   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 [...]

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Things We Try Not to Take for Granted: Businesses in Hill East

June 22nd, 2012 · 3 Comments · Capitol Hill, New Hill East

So I’ve been corrected here about the boundaries of my neighborhood of Hill East, but when I think of it in commercial terms, I really think of 10th Street, SE as the western boundary, with the DC Jail and Congressional Cemetery as the eastern edge. A number of successful businesses have made the neighborhood home [...]

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Call for New Vendors at Eastern Market

May 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Eastern Market

Did you miss the call the first time around for new vendors at Eastern Market? That deadline has come and gone, but a new one has taken its place! New applications are currently being accepted until May 10 from farmers for the new open-air market to be held on Tuesdays from 3-7 pm. Please note [...]

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