#FlyWashington Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 50

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WASHINGTON DC ’ S H STREET NE CORRIDOR

By Nevin Martell
Think of H Street NE as Washington DC ’ s Little Brooklyn . This vibrant northeast neighborhood is oftentimes called the Atlas District . Washington , DC ’ s H Street NE Corridor was built in 1849 . Streetcars followed 23 years later , creating a successful business center and encouraging development in the neighborhood . They ran up and down the street until they were replaced by buses in 1949 . This neighborhood has now become a great place for residents and visitors with its diverse dining options , nightlife , music and the arts . After more than 50 years since streetcars last serviced the streets of Washington , DC , the new DC Street Car services the H St NE corridor from Union Station to Benning Road .
Visitors will find some of the most talked about restaurants , coolest shops and liveliest events . With the support of the city and an influx of forward thinking entrepreneurs , the neighborhood has flourished .
GETTING THERE
Located northwest of the Capitol Building , the H Street Corridor is easy to access . Union Station , which is on the red line , is the closest Metro stop . From there you can either take the X2 bus , stroll east , or take the new DC Streetcar .
WHAT TO DO
Maketto ( 1351 H St . NE ; 202-838- 9972 ; maketto1351 . com ) is part Cambodian eatery , part cafe and part hipster chic boutique , and is a unique collaboration between chef Erik Bruner-Yang , founder of Toki Underground ramen joint , and Will Sharp , who founded the streetwear company Durkl . In the shop , you ’ ll find killer kicks , a tightly curated selection of clothing and stunning sunglasses .
The Daily Rider ( 1108 H St . NE ; 202.396.0704 ; thedailyriderdc . com ) specializes in urban-centric bicycles and gear galore , plus the knowledgeable staff does excellent repair work .
Get a work out with a stop at Yoga District ( 500 H St . NE , rear entrance ; 202.265.9642 ; yogadistrict . com ).
DC Streetcar
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