Tag: Capitol Cuisine
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...
Mexican Replaces Caribbean as Tortuga Morphs into Playa Ocho Cantina
Adios, conch fritters. Hola, sizzling fajitas. Mexico has replaced the Caribbean as Tortuga Caribbean Bar & Grille, 514 Eighth St. SE, morphs into Playa...
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...
The Capitol Square Diner
I recently checked out DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill, 1500 East Capitol NE. Ensconced in a former barber shop, the two-month-old Capitol Square...
Silver Charm Shines at Silver Diner
The venerable Silver Diner chain, which boasts 19 suburban locations, has landed in the Navy Yard. You’ll find the hip, two-level newcomer at 1250...
Zero Waste Shopping is Here
It’s here! “Zero waste” Mason & Greens has arrived at 800 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (on the corner). The sustainable newcomer reminded me of the...
Newcomers to Navy Yard
You can’t miss this place: In the Navy Yard area, an enormous magenta sign heralds the arrival of Pink Taco. You’ll find the new...
The Hill’s Upper Crust: Capitol Cuisine
Pizza–or Pinsa? I’ve revisited La Casina Pinseria Romana, 327 Seventh St. SE, near Eastern Market. With colleague Liz O’Gorek, I first dined there shortly...
Lydia On H Heats Up Atlas Restaurant Scene
Just in time for spring, the District Wharf welcomes Boardwalk Bar & Arcade, 715 Wharf St. SW, next to Ben & Jerry’s. The funky...
Dining in, Chilling Out
As you probably know, since January 15, anyone 12 and older entering a Washington DC restaurant, bar or nightclub must show proof that they...