Neighborhood Series: Capitol Hill (February 2011)

If you need to burn off some steam after work, look no further than these five Capitol Hill favorites for an after-hours drink or bite.

If you’re tired of the same brown-bag lunch and want some fresh air, here is one cheap,  one mid-price and one expensive eatery nearby you can try.

Frager’s Hardware

So, you’ve met a great guy. You’ve gotten together in your neighborhood, but now he wants you to come try out his. One problem: You’ve only ever worked on Capitol Hill before, never bothered to go out and explore the area.

So you’ve moved to Capitol Hill. You’ve explored the new shops and the more quaint ones, taken in the nightlife and eaten at all the restaurants in your neighborhood. 

The United States Capitol Historical Society’s chief guide, Steve Livengood, is friendly and soft -poken upon first meeting him.

Eighth Street SE was the first commercial center in Washington. In 1799, the Navy Yard located next to natural harbor on the Anacostia River was named St. Thomas Bay.

Chef Art Smith of The Liaison Hotel’s restaurant Art & Soul breezes into our lunch interview in a colorful paisley top, oozing much-needed warmth on a cold, winter afternoon.