747 C Street, SE via La Collina
From a press release:
“Just in time for summer, La Collina will open for dining on Friday, June 18th. Inspired by the simplicity of Italy’s osterias, La Collina (Italian for ‘the hill’) will offer summer dining al fresco with a menu of classic and comforting dishes, including house-made pastas, a selection of antipasti and salumi, large plates that can be shared or savored by one, and wines by the carafe. Dinner will be available on the patio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. Read More
This rental is located on Capitol Hill. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,365 Private Bedroom and bathroom in Renovated Capitol Hill Townhome (Capitol Hill) Read More
Photo by Jim Havard
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an expansion of the DC Main Streets and Clean Teams programs. Through this expansion, the Bowser Administration is investing an additional $660,000 into communities to support safe, beautiful, and economically vibrant commercial corridors. Read More
This rental is located at 600 D Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,595 / 1br – Awesome location! charming one bedroom one bath Eastern Market (Capitol Hill Eastern Market) Read More
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Ryan asks: “Missed the memo about the park at Eastern Market Metro apparently. any insight?”
See lots of details and renderings from an October report here.
From Department of General Services:
“Eastern Market Metro Park project is the result of a 2013 community led Master Park Plan commissioned by Barracks Row Main Street that illustrated new public space improvements surrounding the Eastern Market Metro. Read More
via IG
Some sweet photos from The Duck & The Peach and La Collina coming to Capitol Hill
La Collina is: “*Coming soon* An Italian restaurant for the Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC offering patio dining and carry out.” Read More
Photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
I have a question I thought you might be able to help with. I bought a sweater last fall from a guy in the outdoor portion of Eastern Market who sold mostly vintage/dad-style sweaters and shirts. It ended up being my favorite sweater and I’d love to get another but I haven’t been able to find him since Read More
via google maps
Ed. Note: They buried the lede – “In December, the team will also introduce a new gin bar, The Wells, adjacent to the two restaurants.”
From a press release:
“Capitol Hill will soon be home to two new restaurants located at 7th and C Streets SE. These dining concepts, just blocks from the nation’s capital and across from Eastern Market, bring new excitement to Washington with community-focused hospitality and a celebration of the flavors, details and moments that bring people together and provide comfort at home.
First to open will be The Duck & The Peach (300 7th Street SE). Read More
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! Read More
406th 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Bry for sending. Dunkin has moved into the old Thai restaurant space down 8th. The larger Dunkin was located at 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Read More
