Author Andrew W

A couple of years ago we heard about the Hilltop, a new bar and restaurant planned for 2737 Sherman Avenue NW. It’s from Kaleabe Getaneh and Sam Jahanbeen, who are both affiliated with the folks behind the Saloon on U Street, and like that establishment will be focused on German and other imported beer and…

This is pretty bizarre. On the Craigslist housing offered section there’s a super creepy ad looking for a “sexy fwb” (as in friends with benefits) in exchange for free rent somewhere near the Howard campus. Basically he is asking for prostitution. And bizarrely, seemingly the same person posted another ad at basically the same time…

I’ve written about the Wonderland Circus before, it’s a variety show with lots going on at the namesake watering hole. This Wednesday’s event has burlesque, comedy and music. Read on! WASHINGTON – The producers of The Capital City Showcase, the variety show that brings you some of DC’s finest performing artists, return to The Wonderland…

I mentioned this in the post about Walters, the new sports bar between DC Reynolds and Looking Glass, but DCR has expanded their patio! They took part of the old Park View Patio’s patio so now it’s a big L-shaped area. They also added some mist-sprayers, which are great for hot days and hot nights.…

I’m excited for this. Walters, the new sports bar that’s a joint effort from the DC Reynolds and Looking Glass Lounge folks, will be opening this Friday. I checked out the soft opening last night and really enjoyed it. We first heard about the idea in May, and I’ve been waiting for this every…

A friend on Facebook just linked to this, someone spotted a white dog with a couple black spots in a harness near 13th and Columbia. Know this dog? This little guy is roaming Columbia Heights. Obviously someone’s pet. Last seen going south on 13th St NW and went west on Columbia Rd NW. He would…

Well, this is something I never thought I’d see: workers working on the “new” Bacon Funeral Home. I say “new” because it’s been an empty shell for at least 6 years. Bacon Funeral Home at 3447 14th St NW has long had a massive, ugly and empty cinder block shell next door that’s ostensibly been…