Green roofs are cool. Literally. During a recent tour of the UDC rooftop farm, our guides explained that one goal is to reduce the “heat island” effect of urban areas. […]
Find greens for your fridge AND your garden at the UDC farmers market
by Marlene Berlin This is for all you backyard, balcony and window sill gardeners. At the UDC farmers market last Saturday, it was the variegated sage in a friend’s box […]
James Beard winner Mark Furstenberg is a reluctant awardee
If we’d had our way, “outstanding baker” is an honor we would have bestowed on Bread Furst founder Mark Furstenberg a long time ago. Now, it’s as official as it […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calvert Woodley owner sells building, but business will stay put
“Popular wine store sells its Northwest D.C. property, but retailer is staying put” says the headline. That store: Calvert Woodley Wines & Spirits at 4339 Connecticut Avenue. The Washington Business […]
How Politics and Prose and Busboys and Poets will work for each other
by Susan Krause Bell In an era when bookstores large and small have struggled to compete with internet sellers and e-readers, Politics and Prose has thrived. It has managed to […]
The Obamas shop (again) at Politics and Prose
Politics and Prose is a well-loved spot in our neighborhood to buy gifts and a little something for ourselves. The First Family seems to think so, too. The bookstore at […]