Time for fresh food: the Columbia Heights Farmers Market is now open again, every Saturday from 9am-1pm. It will also eventually be open on Wednesdays, but I think that comes in a few months. The market is on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, the triangle plaza bounded by 14th, Park and Kenyon. The Mt. Pleasant…

The weather this weekend is looking nice and Sunday is Earth Day: why not get out and help pick up some litter around the area? The “Great CoHi Cleanup” is this Saturday, April 21, from 1-3pm. The event, organized by local resident Jordana Merran and a few ANC commissioners, aims to bring people together and…

Good news for fans of much lauded restaurant Bad Saint on 11th — ANC commissioner and Ward 1 council candidate Kent Boese has news that the popular Filipino spot is looking to add ten patio seats. The spot currently has 24 seats and a long wait almost every day, so that’s a good sign. Eater…

If you’re a Wawa fan, you’re probably going to be thrilled — while if you’re a Five Guys, Pete’s Apizza or Potbelly fan, maybe not. Wawa, the Philly-area convenience store know for their subs (or hoagies if you prefer) is coming the corner of 14th and Irving. It’s replacing Five Guys, Pete’s Apizza and Potbelly. A…

Today is the monthly First Friday event, where you can visit small businesses on Georgia Avenue and get freebies, specials, deals and more. This month includes live music at Colony Club and the Midlands, salsa dancing at Esencias Panameñas, 20% off at Mom n Pop Antiques, drink deals at Reliable Tavern, Ten Tigers and DC Reynolds,…

This sounds like fun: Wonderland is hosting Three Sheets, a short lecture series where the presenters have had a few, this Saturday at 8. It’s also a fundraiser for a nonprofit that works with Peruvian women — entry is free if you bring a backpack, graphing calculator or school supplies — more below. Read on!…

Today I finally got a chance to check out Flip It LJ Diner at 1432 Park Rd NW, and it’s good. It’s a pretty small spot, maybe 20 seats, with a good sized menu: breakfast, lunch and dinner with traditional diner fare plus some Latin American items. I went for breakfast/lunch style and go a…

I’m starting a new series: the Best of Columbia Heights, where I’ll write about my favorite spots in a theme. And now that good weather is finally here, let’s start with the best places to eat and drink outside. Feel free to add your suggestions in the comments! Wonderland: you can’t go wrong with Wonderland’s…