Latino Meets Shaw
Were we in El Salvador, Honduras or perhaps Oaxaca in Southern Mexico? We could have been in another country, but no, this was Benito’s...
Meet Michael Bekesha
Out at a cocktail party one evening, Michael Bekesha found himself deep in conversation with another partygoer. Their discussions ranged over all the major...
Testing for Asymptomatic DC Residents Expanded
On April 28, the District expanded COVID-19 testing to include more asymptomatic individuals; the first such expansion was announced April 22. Residents can now...
Bloomingdale Bites
HPRB Approves North Capitol Development
Throw a rock down North Capitol Street and you’ll likely hit a building being developed or in the process. The...
MidCity Outdoor Dining Options
Gradually our beloved Mid-City is coming back to life. Local restaurants and bars with patios, rooftops, and gardens have reopened for wining and dining....
Insatiable
Georgia on Our Minds
Peter and I finally got around to dining at Supra, the stylish Georgian restaurant in Shaw. The appealing decor features traditional...
What’s Safe for My Unvaccinated Child?
On June 15, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) joined President Joe Biden in inviting the nation to celebrate July 4th in Washington DC. The invitation...
Insatiable – October 2017
Food, Booze, and Books
Peering into the Petworth Citizen & Reading Room, we felt we had time-traveled back to the 1940s. Reminiscent of an Edward...
Local Artist Rachel Burns Combines Composition and Comedy
Local artist and activist Rachel Burns combines composition with comedy to create a unique, theatrical experience for her audience. The DMV native is a...
Made in Shaw: Right Proper Brewery
Many businesses in the neighborhood could rightfully say their products are made in Shaw, but only Right Proper Brewing Shaw Brewpub and Kitchen (624...