Update: A memorial service for Maria Calomiris will take place Monday, May 18 2015 at Saint Sophia Cathedral, 2815 36th St NW, starting at 10:30 am. If you never had the pleasure of being helped by Maria Calomiris, the cheerful matriarch of Eastern Market produce stand Calomiris and Sons, I’m sorry. For those of us […]
The Capitol Hill neighborhood is mourning the loss of a devoted and loved member of the community, Steve Cymrot. Steve passed away yesterday afternoon. He had been hospitalized following a traffic accident the week before Thanksgiving. Steve and his wife, Nicky are long time Hill-residents who have been heavily involved in community organizations such as the […]
One of the great stories of Capitol Hill came to its inevitable conclusion this morning. Rudi Appl, longtime bartender at Mr. Henry’s Capitol Hill, passed today at about 10:15 am. He was with a good friend at his side, and had just finished a pleasant phone chat with another. I came to know Rudi from […]
The Hawk ‘n’ Dove, home of Super Bowl XLV champions, after-hour politicos, 18+ dance parties, and most importantly, thirsty throngs of Capitol Hill residents, will close Sunday. The soon-to-be defunct bar is 44-years old. Let’s be real. The Hawk was a downright dive, and for that, we loved it. Brunch was served the Wisconsin way: […]