Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

“If you find yourself by 6th St. SE and Independence Ave SE, walking to Eastern Market, look for an alleyway that is called Browns Court. It is a delightful combination of rowhouses that were built circa 1908, renovated carriage houses, and modem condominiums.”



601 2nd Street, NE at F Street back in the Toscana days

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Asad Sheikh is expanding his Butter Chicken Company fast casual concept and opening two new locations, the first at 601 2nd Street NE, near Union Station and the second at 1506 19th Street NW, in Dupont Circle. The 2nd Street NE location is slated to open this month on Monday, October 19th and the Dupont Circle location will open this Winter. (more…)



12th and Maryland Ave, NE

Liz reported Sunday morning: “This morning around 7:30am my husband saw some folks riding horses on Maryland Ave. and F St. NE. They weren’t wearing any uniforms and didn’t exactly say what they were doing other than “going for a ride.” Does anyone know what that was about?”

Thanks to Shannon Quinn for passing on the photo above from around noon on Sunday.

The Bajan Sensation notes: “There are groups of horse owners in PG County that ride into the city regularly, especially on the weekends”



212 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Last week learned that Ghibellina, formerly on 14th Street, NW had moved to Ivy City.

Thanks to Beth for passing on “I just saw this on their website – SO SAD. I think we knew this was going to happen but still it hurts!”:

“Dear Acqua al 2 family, friends and neighbors:

It is with a heavy heart that we have had to close Acqua al 2 at our Capital Hill location in Washington, DC. It has been a true joy serving you all and getting to know you for the last 10 years.

We are, however, excited to announce that we have found a way to keep the spirit of Acqua al 2 in the neighborhood though the Acqua al 2 Sauce Shop! (more…)


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