I love diners. I love breakfast food. And I have loved Capital City Diner ever since the owners brought the 1940s-era diner to DC. Sadly, they have just announced that thy will be closing up shop and this weekend will be their last. Last call for the Super Happy Fat Boy Breakfast. Thankfully, there may be [...]
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Capital City Diner to Close this Weekend
January 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Kingman Park
Tags: Businesses·Capital City Diner
Things We Take For Granted: Our Friends, the Small Business Owners and Workers on the Hill
January 6th, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill
Some days, you need simple things: a dozen eggs for breakfast, some sort of starch to go along with them, and perhaps some fruit. So maybe you get in your car and drive yourself to the supermarket; or you walk a few blocks and grunt hellos under the fluorescent lights. In and out: transaction over. [...]
Tags: Businesses·twtfg
Last Chance to Get Your Sugar Fix
October 26th, 2011 · No Comments · H Street, Union Station/NOMA
I always welcome the addition of more sweet treat shops on the Hill, so its sad to see this one go. Capitol Hill Bakery (previously Café Roma) is closing its cupcake storefront this Sunday (Oct 30th). Having opened a couple of months ago, management says the location (411 18th Street NE) wasn’t conducive to retail [...]
Tags: Businesses·Food
Five Questions with Xavier Cervera
September 21st, 2011 · 52 Comments · Capitol Hill
From the narrow, intimate feel of Lola’s Barracks Row to the soon-to-come revamped Hawk ‘n’ Dove, Xavier Cervera’s establishments have become temptingly unavoidable on the Hill. Although many have mocked the seemingly extensive use of wood milwork, it’s undeniable that his places are comfortable and offer great food, stiff drinks, and great Happy Hour specials. [...]
Tags: Businesses·interviews·People
Special Street Talk this Wednesday – Retail Priority Incentive Act Q&A
July 26th, 2011 · No Comments · H Street, Near Northeast/Atlas District
If you’re interested in taking advantage of the booming H Street corridor with your own business aspirations, now is your big chance — and apparently you don’t have to go broke doing it. DC is introducing an incentive program to build retail on H Street, NE, currently home to trendy hotspots like H Street Country [...]
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Block of 13th St SE Gets a New Name
December 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Capitol Hill South
His name is John Matthews, but to many residents in Southeast DC he’s known as “Peter Bug,” a nod to a Volkswagen beetle he’s been driving for years. Now, in addition to his nickname, John Matthews will also be known for having the 400 block of 13th Street SE named in his honor. “Peterbug Matthews [...]
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