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BUSBOYS AND POETS

Being a Conscious Consumer in the District

By Emrose Kathawala November 17, 2017

In our hectic daily lives as Georgetown students, we can easily forget that we are also consumers — where we choose to spend our money matters. Our purchases at certain stores and restaurants not only...

PINEAPPLE AND PEARLS

Eclectic Cuisine and Playful Elegance at Pineapple and Pearls

By Daniel Almeida November 10, 2017

★★★★★ At Pineapple and Pearls, chef and owner Aaron Silverman makes fine dining fun. Silverman’s 2016 project presents a refined but playful menu comprising 11 courses paired with...

REPUBLIC KOLACHE

Hoya Alumnus Honors Roots With Republic Kolache

By Emily Greffenius October 31, 2017

Family traditions shape lives. The most recent business venture of Texan native Chris Svetlik (SFS ’09) is a testament to the enduring influence of tradition and heritage. Republic Kolache, co-founded...

OKI BOWL @ GEORGETOWN

Restaurant Review: Oki Bowl at Georgetown

By Emily Greffenius October 18, 2017

★★★★☆ The patrons of Oki Bowl @ Georgetown are as charmingly eclectic as the decorations surrounding them. Walking into the restaurant is like travelling to a new world. Leaving behind the...

KATHRYN BAKER/THE HOYA

Restaurant Review: Santa Rosa Taqueria

By Kathryn Baker September 6, 2017

Kathryn Baker is a Hoya Staff Writer. ★★★☆☆ Spike Mendelsohn, best known for finishing in fifth place on season four of “Top Chef,” first made his mark on the Georgetown community with...

SWEETGREEN

Sweetgreen Turns 10, Opens New Location

By Yewande Ilawole September 1, 2017

In 2007, a trio of freshly minted Georgetown alumni were dissatisfied with their difficulty finding affordable and healthy food. From this problem, Sweetgreen was born. Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet...

COURTESY KELSEY KNUTSON

Blue Bottle Coffee Arrives in Georgetown

By Meena Raman July 10, 2017

Georgetown students are now able to get their caffeine fix at Blue Bottle Coffee, a coffee retailer best known for its commitment to freshly brewed drinks. The cafe celebrated its grand opening July...

Wawa To Open in Georgetown in 2018

By Meena Raman July 10, 2017

To the delight of its growing client base, Wawa Inc., a chain of convenience stores and gas stations headquartered in Chester Heights, Pa., recently announced a location in Georgetown slated to open...

INSOMNIA COOKIES

Insomnia Cookies Opening Location in Georgetown

By Meena Raman July 3, 2017

In 2003, Seth Berkowitz, then a University of Pennsylvania student, had an idea: He wanted to find a way to satisfy college students’ late-night cravings for something sweet. He began to bake cookies...

KUNG FU TEA

Kung Fu Tea Comes to Georgetown

By Meena Raman June 14, 2017

The New York-based bubble tea sensation Kung Fu Tea will open its first location in Washington, D.C., this Monday on Wisconsin Avenue. With nearby locations in Rockville and Silver Spring, Md., and McLean,...

ON TAP: The Drink Guide

By Anna Jorgensen and Jackie Liang April 28, 2017

Washington, D.C., is often portrayed as a city driven by its political agenda and business networks, leaving to the side recognition of the innovative creativity in its music, food and art. However,...

Restaurant Review: Boulangerie Christophe

By Jiwon Noh April 27, 2017

1422 Wisconsin Ave. Washington DC 20007| Cuisine: French | $$ |★★★★☆ Founded by a father and son from Saint-Tropez, France, Boulangerie Christophe is a charming French bakery and restaurant...

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