Local Business Highlight
Local Business Highlight
Spotlight on the local businesses, markets, and institutions that make Washington, DC and the DMV a vibrant place to live.
Old Ebbitt Grill: Washington's Oldest Saloon Still Pours a Welcome
DC's oldest continuously operating saloon, Old Ebbitt Grill at 675 15th Street NW, has poured since 1856. Steps from the White House, it remains the bar to know.
Kramers at 50: Dupont Circle's Beloved Bookstore and Cafe
Kramers, the independent bookstore and cafe at 1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, turns 50 in Dupont Circle this October 2026. Its 1976 founding, the 1998 reader-privacy fight, and why it still anchors Washington, DC life.
Ben's Chili Bowl: A U Street Institution in Washington, DC
The story of Ben's Chili Bowl at 1213 U Street NW in Washington, DC since 1958: the half-smoke, Black Broadway history, Howard University ties, and the Shaw neighborhood real estate it anchors.
Union Market: NoMa's Vibrant Food Hall & Local Business Hub
Discover Union Market in NoMa, Washington, DC — a historic market transformed into a modern food hall with 40+ vendors, artisan shops, and the heartbeat of a rapidly growing neighborhood.
Eastern Market: A Capitol Hill Institution — Local Business Highlight
Discover Eastern Market on Capitol Hill — Washington, DC's oldest continuously operating public market since 1873. Fresh produce, artisan crafts, flea market finds, and community spirit.
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Robert Clarke
Realtor · Coldwell Banker Realty · SP99196 · DC
Engineer turned real estate agent with a Master's from George Washington University. I help families find their place in the DMV with a blend of technical rigor and genuine local knowledge — from neighborhood deep-dives to hands-on relocation support.
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