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Cupping: La Colombe
There’s a new breed of coffee shop popping up around DC that are more focused on quality, sourcing, and savoring the experience. Providing blends and single origin fair trade coffee, industrial chic design and a hipster chic clientele, La Colombe (Blagden Alley, 924 Rear N St., NW) not only makes a great cup of joe, but […]
Foodie Radar: RAMMY Winners
The 2014 RAMMY Awards were celebrated on Sunday at the Convention Center. Congratulations to all of the winners, but especially to our Penn Quarter spots! Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Fiola (601 Penn. Ave., NW) Chef of the Year: Haidar Karoum, Proof (775 G St., NW), Estadio and Doi Moi Restaurateur of the Year: Michael Babin, Neighborhood Restaurant Group (owners of […]
Foodie Radar: Noelia
Another new restaurant is set to open in the neighborhood. Last night, we noticed new signage in the old Finemondo space. A quick internet search revealed that Noelia (1319 F St., NW) will be opening this Saturday. First time restaurateur, Kaiser Gill, has hired former Sette Osteria and Cafe Milano chef, Carmen Piazza, as the executive chef. […]
Getting Around
Bike and Roll has opened a new location at the MLK Library (9th and G Sts. NW). Bike rentals and guided bike or Segway tours are available.