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PQ Holiday Shopping List
I know this is a little later than usual, but I couldn’t resist the synchronicity of posting on 12-12-12 at 12! Here are a few ideas I’ve spotted in the neighborhood for friends and family gifts this holiday season. Happy shopping! Part 1: For the World Traveler Hand-woven bags from Peru, Inca, PQ Holiday Market (F […]
History on Foot: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (619 10th St., NW) According to the history provided on the Church’s web site and the plaque displayed at the entrance: St. Patrick’s was first established in 1794 to serve the Irish immigrant population helping to build the White House and Capitol building. It was one of the first church […]
Catch the Holiday Spirit
This weekend the holiday season jumps into full swing. Here are just a few of the events you won’t want to miss! Downtown Holiday Market (F St., NW, between 7th and 9th Sts.) November 30 – December 23 U.S. Capitol Tree Lighting (U.S. Capitol Building, West Front Lawn) December 4, 5pm White House […]
Foodie Radar: Neighborhood Thanksgiving Feasts
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’d rather enjoy the fruits of someone else’s holiday cooking labors this week, then check out the Thanksgiving specials at these neighborhood restaurants. Art & Soul (415 New Jersey Ave., NW) Brasserie Beck (1101 K St., NW) Carmine’s (425 7th St., NW) Corduroy (1122 9th St., NW) Cure (1000 H St., NW) […]