Summer is finally here, and the kids are ready to leave their homework behind. They can’t wait to enjoy long, carefree days in the sun, but don’t let the “summer slide” get better of them! Located on Capitol Hill in…
The vows have been exchanged. The dancing is done. The honeymoon was amazing. What now? Planning a wedding was exciting - all the attention was about you and your spouse - and most topics of conversations were about your big…
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital will honor America’s first liberated slaves with celebratory and scholarly programs that bring together a diverse group of prominent experts, artists, and public figures April 12-15, 2018. Named for the Old Naval Hospital’s…
Overheard at Hill Center's Valentine’s Day concert: “I cannot get over the quality of the performers they get here.” Yup, it’s true. Imani-Grace Cooper gave the Hill Center audience the same quality performance she offered in her debut as a…
By Amy Nazarov of Dead Men’s Hollow My husband Ari and I bought a condo on East Capitol Street SE in 2002. Every weekend, we explored our new neighborhood on foot; one day in 2002 or 2003, we can’t quite…
Hey Lovebirds! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you figured out a way to charm your sweetheart? Here are 5 ways to take a traditional Valentine’s gift to the next level. You will definitely score some cool points…
On the 12th Day of Cooking Christmas, we give you Chef Pangaud's dessert recipe that is easy, but amazing. GÂTEAU OF PEACHES WITH MASCARPONE & LEMON VERBENA Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 ripe peaches Flour and butter for the mold For…
On the 11th Day of Cooking Christmas, we bring you a recipe from our favorite two-star Michelin Chef Gérard Pangaud! TARTINE OF TAPENADE (BLACK OLIVE PUREE), ARTICHOKES & ASPARAGUS Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Olive oil Salt and pepper 12 small asparagus…
On the 10th Day of Cooking Christmas, we bring you Chef Mark Haskell's recipe for Duck and Andouille Gumbo. DUCK & ANDOUILLE GUMBO INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp Duck Fat (or oil) 4 tbsp flour, sifted 1 onion, diced 1 stalk of…
On the 9th Day of Cooking Christmas, we give to you another of two-star Michelin Chef Gérard Pangaud's recipes - this time for a great main dish! ROCKFISH WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES INGREDIENTS (4 servings) Olive oil, salt and pepper…