Jennell Alexander's (realtorjennell) Blog

My family is always on the hunt for new dining experiences in DC.  We were excited when we found The Pig in the Logan Circle neighborhood. We couldn’t wait to try out its unique menu.This contemporary American restaurant describes itself as, “A warm & rustic pork-centric dining experience of hand...

Hey Washington! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events!Southside rise up!  I can't think of a weekend in recent memory when so many exciting activities were scheduled for venues East of the River!The party starts at noon on Friday at the Hookie DC Festival, which bills itself as a succes...

The June Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 4B) meeting for the Takoma, Manor Park and Lamond-Riggs neighborhoods took place on Monday evening at the MPD Fourth District HQ Community Room.  Commissioners and citizens rushed to complete their business before the two-month summer hiatus. Here ar...

Hey Washington! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events!Many fan-favorite events hit the calendar this weekend.Explore DC's best museums under the stars during the Smithsonian's Solstice Saturday.Join National Book Awards-honored authors in a discussion of the importance of James Baldwin ...

Hey Washington! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events!With DCJazzFest and Capital Pride events unfolding all over town, this weekend is packed with activities.  DCJazzFest has a number of big-time stars on the bill like Jon Batiste and Cécile McLorin Salvant, but there are many local an...

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 4A) meeting for the Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights and Crestwood neighborhoods for the month of June took place on Tuesday evening at the MPD Fourth District HQ Community Room. The agenda for this month was light but did ...

Love Living DC is Washington’s #1 real estate team for dependable neighborhood expertise. In this episode, Realtor Jennell Alexander visits Soup Up, one of uptown's most popular healthy dining destinations. She chats with owner Donna Henry to see what the Brightwood Park establishment is all abou...

Hey Washington! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events!One of my favorite parts of the National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place this weekend: The Blossom Kite Festival.  Join hundreds of families and kite afficiados as they build, fly and compete in this spirited event. There are ple...

Living in a resourceful community can be so handy.  A few weeks ago, one of our neighbors had the taste for some delicious Southern Fried Chicken.  Wisely, she posted a request for suggestions on our community message board. Then watched as the recommendations rolled in.Here are several of the se...

Ritchie's Cafe, Best Crepes in Washington, DCWhere: 6204 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20011Hours: T, W, F, Sa 8am-8pm, Th, Su 8am-7pm, closed MWhat: Sweet & Savory Crepes and CupcakesCost: $1.50 - $8Contact: Fernando & SilviaPhone: 202-726-2000Specializing in Crepes and Cupcakes in Brightwoo...