Going Out Guide: Capitol Hill


Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 05/01/2013

District Taco now open and serving breakfast tacos on Capitol Hill

One of our favorite purveyors of tacos and burritos in D.C. opened today on Pennsylvania Avenue near Seventh Street SE.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  02:31 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitol Hill, Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 04/10/2013

On Ambar's new patio, happy hour brings Balkan bites

Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on weeknights, and the menu includes $4 cocktails, beers, wine and small plates.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:43 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Capitol Hill, Patio Season

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Art and Soul looks to locals for coffee, eggs and decor

The reopening of chef Art Smith's Capitol Hill restaurant showed off a new look and a new menu.

By Maura Judkis  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitol Hill, Restaurants

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Chef Aaron Silverman on Rose's Luxury pop-up, future plans

The forthcoming Barracks Row restaurant promises playful fare with globe-spanning influences.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:17 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitol Hill, Restaurants

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Where to drink this weekend: Beuchert's Saloon on Capitol Hill

After opening quietly on Tuesday, Beuchert's Saloon is serving retro cocktails and farm-fresh meals on Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Capitol Hill, Openings

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 02/16/2013

On Presidents' Day, a rare peek into the heart of the Library of Congress

Abraham Lincoln's handwritten draft of the Emancipation Proclamation also on display.

By Ron Charles  |  01:12 PM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitol Hill, Museums

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 01/17/2013

Hank's on the Hill suffers minor damage in early morning fire; will reopen in a few days

A fire on the roof of the popular oyster bar will shutter operations for a few days.

By Maura Judkis  |  12:18 PM ET, 01/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitol Hill, Restaurants