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) (more…)
Eastern Market
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. (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.” (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 (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). (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! (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. (more…)
750 C Street, SE
Thanks to Austin for sending:
“locally owned Turning Natural is coming to Eastern Market.”
Their website says:
“Turning Natural is more than a juice bar, it’s a health movement! (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
Thanks to Martin and Arthur for sharing:
“Just noticed Acqua al 2 took their sign down. That can’t be good.” (more…)
7th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to John for sending news of the new ice cream peeps, Moorenko’s, coming to the former Trickling Springs space. Lexie also writes: “Is it possible Eastern Market is getting new ice cream AND cake spots?!”
Indeed it is!
325 7th Street, SE
“Custom cake & cupcake creations for all occasions serving the DMV and beyond.”