When the co-owners of the Broad Branch Market in Chevy Chase DC decided to open a sister market in Van Ness, they turned to Inscape Studio, a DC architecture firm. […]
Review: Sfoglina is already a neighborhood classic
by Kim Sperduto Few can pronounce it. None can resist it. In Sfoglina (it’s pronounced Sfo-lean-a), Maria and Fabio Trabocchi have created a neighborhood classic and a Van Ness landmark […]
Neighborhood in the news: Something about Sfoglina
This collection of news articles about our neighborhood, like the last one, has a particular focus. Unlike the last one, it is overwhelmingly positive. Glowing, even. Such have been the […]
The Forest Hills last-minute gift guide
Still have some holiday shopping to do? We have a few ideas. New books by local authors: Rock Creek Park A to Z, by David and Lorraine Swerdloff (at Politics […]
Fannie Mae building atop Van Ness Metro station sold for $24.8 million
Fannie Mae has sold its three properties on Wisconsin and Connecticut Avenues, including its iconic headquarters building at 3900 Wisconsin (right). The Japanese developer Sekisui House, in a partnership with […]
DC Council members join eat-in at Comet Ping Pong
Sometimes, support from our elected officials comes in the form of an epic ping pong battle. Update: I’ll be taking on @ChmnMendelson in an epic ping pong match @cometpingpong later […]
It’s easy to shop small and local on Small Business Saturday
Want to avoid the Black Friday crowds? Shop Small Business Saturday instead. Our options keep expanding. Little Red Fox, Bread Furst and Soapstone Market have opened their doors in the […]
Soapstone Market is now open
Soapstone Market (4465 Connecticut Avenue) is now open for business. It’s getting a nice welcome from the neighbors. Thank you so much for the warm welcome #ParkVanNess, especially @BreadFurst for […]
Chai + Wifi: How one local restaurant is welcoming workers
Sometimes, the work-from-home crowd needs a place where they can work away from home. Where can they go? They can join one of the co-working spaces springing up around DC. […]
Van Ness DC walking tour highlights area’s new strengths, continued weaknesses
by Marlene Berlin A walking tour of Van Ness last Saturday highlighted the past, the present and the potential of this DC commercial district. Around 30 people, mostly neighbors, joined […]