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Boxing In Penn Quarter
Photo credit: snow0810 on flickr DC doesn’t see a lot of boxing matches come to town, despite having the Verizon Center in the neighborhood. But, every once in a while it seems like the Mayor strikes a deal to have a one-off boxing match in town. The Capital Showdown is the latest match to be […]
Restaurant Updates: Elisir and The Hamilton
The restaurant opening train keeps on chugging in the Penn Quarter and the East End with the now opened Elisir starting service and The Hamilton planning to start service in the next two weeks. We’ve been watching Elisir, Enzio Fargione’s Italian restaurant project at 427 11th St NW, since December 2010 and we’re happy to […]
Penn Quarter Holiday Shopping
Give fabulous gifts to your loved ones while supporting your neighborhood businesses with these gift ideas for foodies. Cheese of the Month Club at Cowgirl Creamery (919 F St. NW) Colorful Laguiole Steak Knives from Anthropologie (950 F St. NW) Cooking Classes at Zola Wine & Kitchen (505 9th St. NW) A great bottle of […]
Les Frisco’s? Del Halles? We’ve Got Nothing
Our friend Drew forwarded us this article about the long-vacant Les Halles space finally finding a new tenant. Next summer DC will become home to a Del Frisco’s Grille, a sister restaurant to Del Frisco’s Steakhouse. While not the most exciting concept this seems like the type of place that will appeal to tourists and those vising […]