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Muffin Top
Just up the street in Shaw, a brand new bakery and lunch spot has recently opened. Uprising (1817 7th ST., NW) promises a delicious selection of homemade muffins, locally roasted, small-batch coffee and lunch bites made from fresh, local ingredients.
To Market, To Market
April 3 marked the opening of the annual FreshFarm Markets Farmers’ Market (8th and D Sts. NW). Most of the regular favorites are back, but there are also some interesting new faces like No. 1 Sons, as well as live music and a new CSA program. With the recent openings of Menu MBK (405 8th St., […]
Foodie Radar: Just a Taste
Here are a few foodie activities in the neighborhood where you can sample some new, interesting or favorite beverages. Sake Tasting Thursday, April 3, 7-9pm Historical Society of Washington (801 K St. NW) Master brewers from Japan offer tastings of sake, shochu and beer. Vodka and Gin Tasting Saturday, April 5, 1-3 pm DC […]
History on Foot: Willard Hotel and the Civil War
Have you ever noticed the assorted plaques on the exterior of the Willard Hotel (1401 Penn. Ave. NW). A lot of history has taken place at this spot. One notable event, the Peace Convention held in February 1861, “the last major effort to restore the Union and prevent the Civil War.” Unfortunately, the proposed amendment […]