Capitol Hill
The Hill is home. In all of the years I’ve lived in DC, I have lived on the Hill for all but 2 years of them. Over time, my community has strengthened on this side of town, and moving to another corner would feel a lot like starting over. I love that the Hill shares some of the similar architectural polish of Georgetown, but with an unfussy, more casual attitude. The neighborhood boasts a buzzing market over the weekends, stately buildings clad in marble, and a generous smattering of restaurants and coffeeshops that hit the spot. Plus, there are 3 metros (4 if you count Union Station), easy parking, and seamless connections to both Amtrak and DCA. The Hill is a corner of town that many of my out of town clients don’t initially prioritize, but somehow they find themselves moving here – what can I say, I am a bit biased!
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My recommendations
Morning cafes & casual lunch spots
Wine & Butter Cafe & Market - & if you are here in the summertime, don’t miss Le Petite Scoop next door – I’ve been going once a week!
Bullfrog Bagels or Call Your Mother - I am partial to Bullfrog, honestly.
Quill & Crumb in the Folger Library.
Blueberry pancakes at Eastern Market
Nothing Fancy - this is a fancy and fun coffee shop inside of Pineapple & Pearls.
Santa Rosa Taqueria - hot take, but the margs are cheap and good.
La Casina – my favorite pizza in town!
The Roost - great for casual family outings or groups of friends.
Hill East Burger
Dinner & drinks
Little Pearl - I miss when it was a coffeeshop, too!
Rose’s Luxury - in my top 5 for DC!
The Eastern - easy wine and snacks
Duck & The Peach
La Casina - one of my favorite spots for pizza!
Pascual
The Wells - glam cocktails
Paraiso Taqueria - great for happy hour cocktails
Caruso’s Grocery for classic Italian
Lobby Bar
Acqua al 2 - I still need to go for the pasta flight!
Maru San – loved this place.
Shops & noteworthy neighborhoods moments
Eastern Market
Capitol Hill Books
East City Bookshop
Gingko Gardens
Marine Barracks
US Capitol Grounds
Supreme Court Gardens
Library of Congress
Lincoln Park
East Capitol Street, between 2nd & Lincoln Park
A Street SE, between 3rd and 9th
Terrace Ct NE, for some London-style mews
Walter Street NE, especially on Halloween
Independence Ave & A Street NE, too
All of the Little Free Libraries scattered about
