September 29th, 2008 | by lance | published in Bars, Capitol Hill, DC, Food & Drink
Lola’s is quite possibly my new favorite sports bar. For being a brand new bar, it has a great deal of personality - it feels like it has been there for years. The walls are covered with nicely framed historic photographs of DC and there is a Washington Redskins 50th Anniversary mirror (which [...]
August 17th, 2008 | by lance | published in Capitol Hill, DC, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Wow. A nicer, cleaner Five Guys with a more varied menu, salads, milkshakes and is within walking distance? I’m sold. Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn opened Good Stuff Eatery in July, and every time I’ve walked or driven past there since, the line has been to or out the door. Beth and I decided to [...]
August 9th, 2008 | by lance | published in Capitol Hill, DC, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Since we moved to the Hill, the number of quality local restaurants has increased significantly, but we always appreciate more walkable dining options. When we saw that there was a new Italian restaurant coming to Pennsylvania Avenue last spring, we were pretty excited. After a few delays, Locanda finally opened last fall, and Beth, Valerie, [...]