If you’re like me, you’ve spent this past Saturday afternoon and evening at home avoiding the downpours and strong winds of Hurricane Irene. That time was mostly spent trying to find productive things to do, peppered with worry over losing power and just a hint of “please don’t let that limb fall on my car.” [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Eastern Market'
The To Do List
August 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC, Eastern Market, H Street
So, this weekend may be your last chance for fun in the sun before the Labor Day long weekend, or it may be a soggy windy mess if Hurricane Irene decides to pay us a visit. Either way, you’ll probably have some free time and want to spend it indoors. Take advantage of your neighborhood [...]
Tags: Atlas Performing Arts Center·DC United·Eastern Market·Freshfarm·Nationals·Red Palace·To Do List·TSNY·Yards Park
Survey Tests the Water for Weekday Venue for Local Farmers at Eastern Market
August 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
Today I had the pleasure of buying plums from a gentleman who had just gathered them from his yard not two miles away. They’re juicy and green, the size of small garlic bulbs, and called sineguelas. Granted, I’m presently in rural Spain, but this very fresh, very local food for cash pleasure could be coming to [...]
Tags: Eastern Market·Food·local farmers
Local Business: Workshop Visit with Eastern Market Vendor Jon Wye
July 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
After six years in business, Jon Wye and his belts are a mainstay at Eastern Market and chances are good that you might recognize them or his signature skull-and-crossbones chef logo. However, there are few who know the full story behind this Capitol Hill native’s business, or why he chose Eastern Market as his primary [...]
Tags: Eastern Market·Jon Wye
Hine Design Concerns Mount, But Not Insurmountable to ANC6B
June 22nd, 2011 · 22 Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
At a special call meeting Tuesday night, ANC 6B voted 6-3 to approve a memorandum that development partners Stanton/Eastbanc should make various aesthetic design changes to the proposed Hine School site, clearing the way for a decision by the Historic Preservation Review Board June 30th on key architectural plans for the square block project. ANC [...]
Tags: ANC 6B·Community·development·Eastern Market·Hine School
“Top Chef” Tour Comes to Eastern Market
May 11th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Capitol Hill, DC, Eastern Market
If you’re a fan of reality TV and food porn, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29. “Top Chef: The Tour” will be rolling into Eastern Market for a veritable Food-a-palooza, complete with cook-offs between participating chefs. The event will also include demonstrations, raffles, games, and chances for photos and autographs with [...]
Tags: Carla Hall·cooking·Eastern Market·Mike Isabella·Spike Mendelsohn·Top Chef
Arriving Soon: BoxCar Grill; Destination: Seventh Street, SE
April 5th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Eastern Market
We have an appetizing little update on our news from weeks and weeks ago on a new commercial neighbor on Seventh Street SE: an in-house charcuterie; cheeses; a large wine selection; ales; and a “fresh progressive menu,” with chef Brendan Tharp, formerly of Baltimore’s Blue Hill Tavern, at the helm. Forgive the mixed metaphor, but [...]
Tags: BoxCar·Capitol Hill·Eastern Market·Food·New Business·Real Estate·restaurants
Adding to the Market Mix
March 4th, 2011 · 9 Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
I received an email recently that made my wallet itch and my tummy rumble. The outdoor market at Eastern Market is accepting new vendor applications until March 31. That means there’s room for new arts & crafts vendors, farmers/growers/producers, dealers in all things antique, collectible and vintage, prepared food purveyors, as well as “Ethno-specific” imports. [...]
Tags: Eastern Market·shopping
Christmas Cheer (and Shopping!) at Eastern Market
December 17th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Eastern Market
The vendors at the Eastern Market Flea Market want to remind you that cold and snow will not keep them from serving your holiday shopping needs! In addition to being out all weekend, many of the outdoor vendors will have their stands set up from 10am until 5pm every day next week. You can find [...]
