by Will Fowler In 1996, Judy Philactos quit her job at Dean and DeLuca and took the first steps toward running her own business. “I decided I wanted to do […]
Little Red Fox reopens for pickup orders, Calvert Woodley closing temporarily, and WaPo tells the story of one block in Van Ness
If you had an order pending at Calvert Woodley, today and tomorrow are the days to pick it up. The store is closing at 5 p.m. on Saturday until at […]
Sfoglina reopening for curbside service, Little Red Fox working on it, and more updates from our COVID-19 directory
Van Ness Main Street and Forest Hills Connection are keeping track of changes in business operations in Forest Hills and Van Ness so that customers have an easier time finding […]
The shop-local guide to treating your Valentine – or yourself
On Valentine’s Day, you can treat your loved ones and show some love for local businesses. The ones listed here, for the most part, have posted Valentine’s Day menus and […]
The shop-local guide to a superior Super Bowl spread
Having a few people over on Super Bowl Sunday? A few local places are offering to do the cooking for you. Sfoglina Van Ness is accepting orders until noon Thursday, […]
What’s on tap and when at the Van Ness Holiday Pop-UP Shop this weekend
You’ll know it by the snowflakes in the windows. And the flurry of activity at 4340 Connecticut Avenue. Van Ness Main Street has transformed its storefront for what it says […]
The Shop-Local Workout, Holiday 2019 edition
Longtime Forest Hills Connection readers know how much our editor Marlene loves to walk, and how much we love local businesses. In 2012, Marlene combined the two into a “shop-local […]
The Van Ness Holiday PopUp is Dec. 13-15. Here are the vendors and activities planned
The Van Ness Holiday PopUp Shop returns for three days in December. Van Ness Main Street is opening its storefront at 4340 Connecticut Avenue to some 20 local creators. The […]
Nov. 23 at 4340 Connecticut: Closing celebration for Nicole Crowder pop-up; last day of UDC farmers market
The Nicole Crowder Upholstery pop-up store at 4340 Connecticut Avenue opened with a celebration. So it’s fitting that it ends with one. Saturday, November 23rd is the pop-up’s last day […]
The shop-local guide to Thanksgiving meal prep and dining in Van Ness and Forest Hills
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and local businesses are standing by to help you prepare the meal… or enjoy it! Find the best wine to pair with your holiday […]