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Sponsored Post: Living a Truly Local Life

February 1st, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, H Street, Near Northeast/Atlas District

This post is sponsored by Accounting 4 DC Whether it’s your favorite bar, or your favorite accountant, the principle is the same We all love pop-ups – testing new concepts, showing off new collections, and bringing a sense of excitement and vitality to otherwise unused space. What if these pop-ups were owned by strangers with no [...]

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Black Friday Shopping on the Hill: Shop Now & Save Your Sanity

November 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Eastern Market, H Street

A friend on Facebook recently posted a photo of Christmas presents all ready to go, wrapped and everything. I’d like to think she’s the only person in the world who is that organized, and that the rest of you haven’t started thinking about what to buy for the holidays. You can delay, but not for [...]

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Little Loft: Art Space for Tots Coming Soon

September 28th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill

Some time ago we teased you all via Instagram about what was coming to the space at 511 11th street SE. Now we are happy to say that Little Loft is the business that will come soon to this space! Do you have a budding artist in your midst? Do you want to bring more [...]

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We made the cut! Vote for us!

September 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill

Sometimes a shameless plug can be endearing, no? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a loyal reader of The Hill is Home. In fact, you may have been one of the votes that got us included in the “Neighborhood Blog” category in the Washington Post Express “Best of 2012” list. And for that, we [...]

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Bummer: Crepes on the Corner Closed Its Doors

August 28th, 2012 · 6 Comments · Capitol Hill, New Hill East

I was going to do my Christmas shopping in the neighborhood, but, sadly, I’ll have to go somewhere else to get my locally-sourced jams. Oh, and my Nutella and banana crepes. After almost a year of anticipation for its opening, with Hill East residents chomping at the bit, the proprietors of the creperie have shuttered [...]

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Capital City Diner to Close this Weekend

January 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Kingman Park

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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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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Five Questions with Xavier Cervera

September 21st, 2011 · 95 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. [...]

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Additional Bikeshare Locations Coming to a Corner Near You

July 27th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill North, Capitol Hill South, Eastern Market, H Street, Union Station/NOMA

This isn’t the first time I’ve expounded upon the joys of Capital Bikeshare, but I’m back to the topic with good reason — DDOT has announced 32 new bikeshare locations will be added in the district, 18 of which will include larger stations with more bikes for rent. The expansion is the first since the [...]

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