The Fourth Wall
November means different things to each of us. For some it’s a time for families ‒ both biological and those we choose – to...
Capitol Cuisine
As the holidays approach, much is happening at the District Wharf, especially on the restaurant front. Among recent gustatory arrivals is Makers Union, 664...
Forty Layers of Lasagna at L’Ardente
Forty layers of lasagna? Yes, I counted them, or—I started to count them when Peter and I were dining at L’Ardente (200 Mass. Ave....
Poetic Hill
Carol A. Beane—a wordsmith at heart—has lived, loved, and worked in DC since 1991—teaching Spanish language + African-Hispanic literature + Simultaneous Interpretation + Translation...
RAMMY Winners
“There’s a food revolution in our city; the restaurant scene is in overdrive,” said Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The occasion was the 41st annual RAMMY...
Ukrainian Restaurant Ruta Shines Near Eastern Market
June–and restaurants–are bursting out all over. Well, not exactly, but Capitol Hill has gained so many new establishments, and they are winners.
Ukrainian Power
Near...
Croom, Maryland: Poetic Hill
Kenneth Carroll is a poet, writer and arts educator. His writings appear in numerous journals and anthologies. He is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee...
Destiny Concealed
Destiny Concealed: The Eagle Academy Public Charter School Story is a powerful documentary film that honors the founders of Eagle Academy Public Charter School...
New and Upcoming Restaurants on the Hill
Spring, with tourists and cherry blossoms, has finally returned. Accompanying these annual arrivals are several new Capitol Hill restaurants. At last, east of Lincoln...
Capitol Cuisine
Ben’s Chili Bowl, the 65-year old culinary icon, is expanding far beyond the Beltway. Beloved for its chili-smothered half smokes and celebrity clients including...