Barracks Row Restaurants Named “Best in Capitol Hill” Barracks Row continues to shine as one of Capitol Hill’s premier dining destinations! Washingtonian has released its latest guide to the Best Restaurants in Capitol Hill, and several Barracks Row favorites made the list. Congratulations to Ambar, Belga Café, I Egg You, Omakase @ Barracks Row, Pineapple and Pearls, Rose’s Luxury, and Sushi Hachi—all located along 8th Street SE and recognized among the neighborhood’s best places to eat. From...

Barracks Row Main Street is saddened to share that a significant fire on Thursday evening caused extensive damage to several properties in the 700 block of 8th Street SE. Based on information currently available, the buildings most heavily impacted include: ​ 725 8th Street SE, home to Jackson Hewitt Tax Services and Cask & Barrel Wine & Spirit 723 and 723 1/2 8th Street SE, formerly occupied by The Ugly Mug and Valor Brewpub 721 8th Street SE, where She Loves Me Flower Shop operated until...

Join the Friends of Virginia Avenue Park on Saturday, June 13 from 11 AM–2 PM for a fun-filled community gathering at 11th & L Streets SE. Enjoy a park cleanup, garden tours, music, games, snacks, beverages, and activities for both people and pups while exploring the park's community garden, dog park, playground, and picnic areas.