Columbia Heights

The drive-in returns to Union Market this month with Rushmore tonight. (Photo: Union Market)

Weekend Guide

Festivals Fill This Fall Weekend It’s Columbus Day weekend and many people – especially government workers – will have a long weekend. It’s a perfect time to celebrate with a festival and the DMV has plenty to choose from – film festivals, arts festivals, food festivals,
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El Tio's Mexican platter with (l to r) refried beans, Mexican rice, beef enchilada, chile rellano (rear), chicken tamale (front), pica de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Olé

New El Tio Tex-Mex Food Is Hit or Miss El Tio Tex-Mex Grill recently opened its fourth location – and first in D.C. – in Columbia Heights in the former Alero in Tivoli Square at 3345 14th St. NW. Alero opened in Columbia Heights in the former Rumberos space back in 2010. Alero’s
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