Morning Rundown

H Street Connection Strip Mall Closes Ahead of 2016 Demolition — All the stores in the H Street Connection strip mall between 8th and 10th streets NE have closed ahead of a scheduled demolition and redevelopment in 2016. [District Cuisine]

Local Restaurants Make List of Dishes That Shaped D.C. Food Scene in 2015 — Two eateries on the H Street corridor, Sally’s Middle Name and Maketto, made the Washington Post’s list of dishes that changed the District food scene this year. [Washington Post]

H Street is Going to Be Very Busy Tonight — The Frozen Tropics blog put together an extensive list of New Year’s Eve parties planned for tonight along the H Street corridor. [Frozen Tropics]

The Rest of the Area Will Also Be Fairly Busy — For events outside the H Street corridor, check out our guide to New Year’s Eve parties and dinners in the Capitol Hill area. [Hill Now]