Celeste McCall

At last, the highly anticipated Boulangerie Saint Georges has debuted at 303 Seventh St. SE, across from Eastern Market. Customers hardly recognize the former Radici space. Folks are greeted by gleaming white counters and attractive tables and chairs. The bakery/cafe sports a large, pet-friendly sidewalk patio. The recently arrived Boulangerie Saint Georges offers spacious, pet-friendly sidewalk seating. Here’s husband Peter: “Third time’s almost a charm,” he stated.

After enduring the harshest winter in recent memory, Capitol Hill is eagerly welcoming spring. Like the blossoming cherry trees gracing Capitol Hill parks, new restaurants are blooming. Folks were queued along the “Avenue” and around the corner at last month’s “soft” unveiling of Bumblebirds, 303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE (former Good Stuff Eatery).

On a blustery mid-winter day, we sought warmth at La Famosa, 1300 Fourth St. SE, in the Navy Yard area. Since we could not swing a getaway to San Juan, we settled for a delightful lunch at this casual Puerto Rican restaurant. Seated by a swinging window booth, I ordered a glass of Chispas, a pleasant Spanish white wine, recommended by our savvy server Brandon.