We’re only a little more than two weeks into 2020, but already it’s one of the more exciting times to dine around DC thanks to these newcomers. Maialino Mare 221 Tingey St SE Lauded New York restaurateur Danny Meyer just opened his first-ever full-service restaurant outside NYC in Navy Yard (if nothing else, you know him for [...]
Skiing requires two things: snow and slopes. A decent number of the latter are within an easy drive of Washington. The former is more of a challenge. In the Mid-Atlantic, snow can be elusive. Which is why skiers from our area and other not-quite-Switzerland locales might take heart from a trend that has quietly revolutionized [...]
While DC home prices continue to rise and surpass previous records, one thing has seemingly stayed consistent over the past few years: there are usually about 8-10 neighborhoods in the city where the typical listing sells for above $1 million. For 2019, million-dollar neighborhood mainstays Spring Valley and Berkley were at the top of the list, with respective median [...]
The long weekend means restaurants are offering brunch on Martin Luther King Day (Monday, January 20). Here’s where to start the week with free-flowing mimosas, all-you-can-eat specials, and extended restaurant week promotions. Ambar 523 8th St., SE; 2901 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon Savory pies, creamy spreads, and mezze platters are all part of Balkan brunch. For [...]
In December 2010, the median home price in Washington, DC came in at $399,000. Last month, the median price in the city shot up to $635,000, setting an all-time record and illustrating the magnitude of home appreciation in the city over the last decade. The previous record price of $620,000 was set just back in June. [...]
With the 2019 housing market in the rearview mirror, UrbanTurf breaks down a series of numbers that provide a picture of the DC market last year. 9,278 -- The number of homes sold in 2019, up 3% from 2018. 4,534 -- The number of condos and co-ops that sold in 2019. $585,000 -- The median home sales [...]
1 Bed | 1 Bath | Listed at $475,000 Gorgeous condo in the heart of Dupont in boutique building newly built in 2017. Wood floors, recessed lighting, high ceilings and designer finishes throughout including stunning kitchen cabinets and countertops and a luxury bathroom. Private outdoor patio space and in-unit W/D. Great [...]
Jeff Bezos may soon own a second home in DC. UrbanTurf learned earlier this week that the founder of Amazon is scheduled to close on the four-bedroom home at 2325 S Street NW (map) on Friday. The home, listed for just under $5 million with Bobbie Brewster, Kimberly Casey and Daryl Judy of Washington Fine Properties, went [...]
The percentage of cash home sales in DC in 2019 dropped slightly compared to previous years. 8,490 homes sold in the District through the first 11 months of 2019 — and 17 percent of those homes went to buyers paying all cash. This percentage is down from the three previous years in DC where approximately [...]
Whether you’re battling a cold or shivering while you await the next snow forecast, a hot bowl of soup is a winter survival necessity. These downtown spots ladle hearty stews, comforting noodle soups, and soothing bowls of broth. Greek Deli 1120 19th St., NW Lunchtime crowds line up for Kostas Fostieris‘s orzo-dotted avgolemono soup, which comes with a [...]